SPRING WINE & FOOD TASTING PASSPORT
Enjoy delicious barbecue and grilled-inspired tastings in Canada’s iconic wine destination
Where BBQ Meets VQA
Experience the flavours of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wine country with the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Pass! This self-guided tour invites you to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries while enjoying delicious barbecue and grilled-inspired tastings, perfectly paired with VQA wines.
Learn more about the Sip & Sizzle Tasting Passport
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Each pass includes 8 winery experiences, featuring barbecue-inspired bites and perfectly paired VQA wines (or non-alcoholic alternatives with the AF pass). Additional tastings can be added to your order, but only 8 winery visits can be scheduled per day.
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Choose Your Wineries – Select the wineries and your tour date when purchasing. No time slots required.
Check Your Email – Confirmation will come from SquadUP (check spam/junk folders too).
Plan Ahead for Groups – Groups of 9+ should call each winery ahead of time for the best experience.
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Didn’t plan ahead? No problem. On event days, you can now purchase individual tastings for $15 each (plus fees). Just remember: tastings are only available until 4:30 PM and availability is limited.
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Signature Tasting Pass: $65.68 + HST & fees — Includes 8 winery tasting experiences
Alcohol-Free Pass: $65.68 + HST & fees — Includes 8 non-alcoholic pairings
Individual Day-Of Tastings: $15 each + HST & fees (limited availability, until 4:30 PM)
Explore the pairings
Bella Terra Vineyards
Sweet Custard and a Wild Wine
Featuring: Sweet Custard and Apple Pastry
Paired with: Wild Ferment Riesling, 2024
Non-Alcoholic Option: Spring Sunrise Mocktail ("Tequila Sunrise")
Dietary Info: N/A
Between the Lines Winery ⋆
Citrus Grilled Chicken
Featuring: Chicken, Ciabatta, Arugula
Paired with: Pinot Grigio
Non-Alcoholic Option: Available
Dietary Info: Gluten free, vegetarian available
Byland Estate Winery ⋆
Byland Roast Suckling Pig
Featuring: Roast Suckling Pig With Ontario Pear, Kimchi & Cucumber Salad
Paired with: Sparkling Chardonnay
Non-Alcoholic Option: Gatorade Zero (591 mL)
Dietary Info: N/A
Chateau des Charmes⋆
Gamay French Beef Dip
Featuring: Gamay French Beef Dip Fire-roasted Canadian beef sliced thin and served on French baguette with Gamay jus, crispy onions and horseradish cream.
Paired with: Gamay Noir
Non-Alcoholic Option: Seasonal mocktail
Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available
Dandor Estate Winery
Theodore's Artisan Butcher's 'Mici' paired with Dandor Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé
Featuring: Traditional grilled sausages served with Adjika, a vibrant Georgian‑Moldovan pepper sauce.
Paired with: 2024 Dandor Estate Winery Rosé
Non-Alcoholic Option: Lilia's Signature Mocktail
Dietary Info: N/A
Ferox Estate Winery
The Lion's Share
Featuring: BBQ Pork Belly with Dry Rub, Sauce and Garnish
Paired with: 2025 Fabian Reis Blanc
Non-Alcoholic Option: A “White Wine” Spritz
Dietary Info: Gluten-free
The Hare Wine Co. ⋆
A Cut Above
Featuring: Grilled Canadian Beef Filet with Foraged Garlic Chimichurri, Canadian Parmesan on a Toasted Baguette
Paired with: 2019 Jack Rabbit Red
Non-Alcoholic Option: NEOB Lavender Lemon Spritz
Dietary Info: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, & dairy-free options available
Inniskillin Winery ⋆
The Montague Melt & Savoury Jam
Featuring: Beef and Brisket Slider
Paired with: 2022 Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir
Non-Alcoholic Option: Cherry Noir Spritz
Dietary Info: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available
Lailey Winery
Lively. Layered. Luxurious at Lailey
Featuring: Lemon Grass Grilled Chicken
Paired with: 2022 Off-Dry Riesling
Non-Alcoholic Option: Lavender Spritz
Dietary Info: Gluten-free
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate ⋆
Sauv the best for last...
Featuring: Mint & Cilantro Pork Skewer with pickled veg and cilantro and mint chutney
Paired with: Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Non-Alcoholic Option: 0% Sauvignon Blanc
Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available
Konzelmann Estate Winery
Pop-Cone Chicken
Featuring: Southwest chicken caesar salad in a waffle cone
Paired with: 2025 Riesling
Non-Alcoholic Option: Gruvi Dry Secco
Dietary Info: N/A
Lakeview Wine Co. ⋆
Pinot & The Burrito
Featuring: Carnita Beef
Paired with: 2021 Lakeview Pinot Noir
Non-Alcoholic Option: Ginger Marg
Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available
Marynissen Estates ⋆
Meat Cute
Featuring: Pork Empanada
Paired with: 2022 Charmed Rosé (Sparkling)
Non-Alcoholic Option: Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule
Dietary Info: N/A
Niagara College Teaching Winery ⋆
Lemon, Herb & Harmony
Featuring: Grilled Chicken served on a chickpea salad
Paired with: 2018 Balance Viognier
Non-Alcoholic Option: Basil Lemon Spritz
Dietary Info: Vegetarian & gluten-free options available
Palatine Hills Estate Winery
Macin’ Me Grab the Chilled Red
Featuring: Pulled pork on mac ‘n cheese
Paired with: 2024 'Good Boy' Chilled Red
Non-Alcoholic Option: Chilled Red Spritz
Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available
Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant ⋆
A Little Heat, A Little Sweet
Featuring: Duck Taco
Paired with: Private Reserve Riesling
Non-Alcoholic Option: Virgin Mimosa
Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available
Pillitteri Estates Winery ⋆
Sundance Chicken Parm
Featuring: Chicken Parmesan
Paired with: 2023 Sundance Red
Non-Alcoholic Option: Cran-Slam Spritz
Dietary Info: Dairy-free option available
Queenston Mile Vineyard ⋆
Blush & Brunch
Featuring: Chicken & Waffle with Maple-Chili Glaze
Paired with: Pinot Noir Rosé, Signature Reserve
Non-Alcoholic Option: Fuzzy Peach Mimosa
Dietary Info: Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available
Ravine Vineyard ⋆
Spring in the Orchard
Featuring: Vanilla Bourbon Peach Custard with Cardamom & Lime Granola
Paired with: 2024 Sand & Gravel York Road
Non-Alcoholic Option: Strawberry Lemonade
Dietary Info: Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
Reif Estate Winery ⋆
Klaus' Wurst Kept Secret
Featuring: Sausage
Paired with: 2023 Syrah
Non-Alcoholic Option: San Mon (Non-Alcoholic Prosecco)
Dietary Info: Gluten-free option available
Riverview Cellars Winery ⋆
Holy Mortadella!
Featuring: BBQ Mortadella skewers
Paired with: 2024 Pinot Grigio
Non-Alcoholic Option: Peach Watermelon Blast Mocktail
Dietary Info: N/A
Strewn Winery
The Asparagus Affair
Featuring: Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
Paired with: 2024 Premium Sauvignon Blanc
Non-Alcoholic Option: Lemonade & Mint Sparkler
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
FRESH Wines, at Shiny Apple Cider⋆
Cheesy Does It
Featuring: Grilled Cheese
Paired with: FRESH Moscato
Non-Alcoholic Option: Holly Paw-mer (non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer)
Dietary Info: Vegan option
Trius Winery & Restaurant ⋆
Fresh Fruit & Bright Bubbles
Featuring: Fruit Kebab
Paired with: Trius Methode Cuvee Close
Non-Alcoholic Option: Tickled Pink Fizz
Dietary Info: Vegetarian; dairy-free option available
Wayne Gretzky Estates ⋆
Steak & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent with Whisky Oak Red
Featuring: Steak & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent
Paired with: Wayne Gretzky Whisky Oak Aged Red Wine
Non-Alcoholic Option: The Happy Camper
This is a pear inspired mocktail with hints of lemon and 99 old fashioned simple syrup.
Dietary Info: Gluten free option available
MAP OUT YOUR TASTING ADVENTURE
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sip & Sizzle runs Fridays to Sundays from May 1 to 31, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at participating wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Your Signature Tasting Pass includes 8 food and wine pairings—one at each winery. You can visit all in one weekend or spread them out across the month. Each stop must be booked in advance for the specific date and time you plan to visit.
Passes must be purchased by 11:59 PM the day before your first reservation (e.g. if you’re booking your first reservation for Saturday, you must reserve your tasting by 11:59PM on Friday).
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No. Most guests plan 3–4 stops per day. You’ll select all your winery reservations when you buy your pass, but visits can be spread across the month.
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A limited number of day-of tastings may be available directly at select wineries for $15 (including fees + HST) each, but they can’t be reserved ahead of time and depend on availability.
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Signature Tasting Pass – $65.68 (incl. HST & fees): 8 wine + food pairings
Alcohol-Free Pass – $65.68 (incl. HST & fees): 8 non-alcoholic beverage + food pairings
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No—each stop offers a tasting-sized portion designed to complement the wine. Think small plate, not full meal.
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Tickets are handled by our partner SquadUP. If you can’t find your confirmation, email support@squadup.com and they’ll resend it.
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Passes are non-refundable, but anyone can use them—the ticketholder’s name at check-in is enough.
Some reservation date changes may be possible depending on availability, but they aren’t guaranteed.
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Transportation is not provided by Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guests are encouraged to arrange their own travel between stops.
Our transportation partners include Coventry Transportation and Niagara Air Bus.
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Yes—each winery lists dietary notes and accessibility details on the passport page so you can plan your route comfortably.
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Pairings are set by each winery to showcase a specific combination of food and wine, so substitutions aren’t typically available. That said, some wineries may be able to offer an alternative at their discretion. If you have preferences or restrictions, we recommend calling ahead to the specific winery.
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No—all passes and day-of tickets must be purchased online through our website.
