Ridge Road Estate Winery: A Wine Lover’s Delight
Tucked on the edge of Ontario’s “wine country”, you’ll find Ridge Road Estate Winery while driving the backroads on the Stoney Creek mountain. In this post, I’ll take you to this beautiful Stoney Creek winery for a short visit.
I love writing content for my fellow Ontario road trippers. However, there is a cost to run a website. There may be affiliate links scattered throughout the website. If you click on a link, don’t worry, there is no cost to you.
Ridge Road – A Stoney Creek Winery
Are you looking for a reason to visit a winery that’s hidden away off-the-beaten-path?
Wine drinker or not, in this blog post, I’ll tell you why Ridge Road is a “must visit” hidden gem located on the fringe of Ontario’s Niagara Region. Wine, wine, and more wine! 🙂
Location
Tucked away on the backroads of Stoney Creek mountain, along the Niagara Escarpment, Ridge Road Winery is your ultimate hidden gem for an unforgettable tasting of some of the Region’s best!
History of Ridge Road Winery
Ridge Road Winery is a small, family owned winery which has been in the family for generations. What initially began as a farm was transformed to a vineyard in 1994.
Initially the grapes and juices were sold to .neighboring winemakers. By 2009, the winery introduced its own wines and opened a tasting room. Visitors can relax and enjoy a range of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines.
The winery is operated by a husband and wife team from the 5th generation, with the husband being the winemaker. When visiting Ridge Road, you will frequently see the owners greeting and chatting with guests of the winery.
Ridge Road: a Stoney Creek Winery
The tasting pavilion lies in the heart of this hidden and serene Stoney Creek Winery. The welcoming reception received when entering the winery, will entice visitors to grab a seat at one of the high-top tasting tables, or laze in the comfy chairs by the fire.
It’s All About the Wine at Ridge Road
Let’s face it, you can’t visit a winery without ordering a tasting flight, and Ridge Road Estate Winery is no exception. Wine-lover’s will have various choices of wine, including:
White Wine:
- Unoaked Chardannay
- Pino Grigio
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Oaked Chardannay
- Riesling
- Cross Roads White
Red Wine:
- Gamay Noir
- Call Me A Cab
- Merlot
- Baco Noir
- Rose (I know not totally a red wine 🙂 )
Sparkling Wine:
- White Bubbles
- Pink Bubbles
DRIVER’S TIP: My favourites are the Call Me a Cab and Pink Bubbles
Tasting Flights
Which flight would you like to try?
Store
If you fall in love with a wine that you’ve tasted, there is a store on site which offers bottles of wine for purchase, as well as pre-package gift baskets.
When you run out, the winery will deliver 6 bottles or more, locally free of charge to Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Grimsby, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, and Binbrook.
Ridge Road offers free delivery anywhere in Ontario when purchasing 12 bottles or more.
Food
Wine tasters visiting the Ridge Road Estate Winery, won’t go hungry. Wine drinker’s can fill up on:
- Cheese & charcuterie board — the perfect choice when relaxing with a wine flight
- The Ridge Road-which
- Deb’s famous grilled cheese
- Call me a cab caramelized onion
- Riesling pear chutney
- Bocconcini skewers
- Wedge of Artisanal Cheese
- Three Cheese Dip Board
- Hummus Duo Dip Board
- Locally made Asparagus Chips and Salsa
Experiences at the Winery
Although guests are welcome to visit without a reservation, if you want to partake in an experiences offered at the winery, reservations will be required.
Fire Pit Experience
Whether Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall, this is one experience you won’t want to miss! The fire pit experience is available Saturday and Sundays, at either 12:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. and includes:
- 90 minutes pit-side for 2 – 8 people
- 1 – 6 oz. glass of wine or a mug of mulled wine
- wood burning pit for 90 minutes which is taken care of by the staff
- 90 minutes of rest and relaxation in the great outdoors
Outdoor Entertainment
Throughout the Summer months, the winery hosts live music on Saturday nights. Reservations are required, and can be made directly on the winery’s website.
As experiences are forever changing, it’s wise to check out the website to see all of the fun stuff happening at the winery.
Things to Know
- Reservations are recommended for groups over 6
- Seating is on a first come, first serve, basis if no reservations are made
- Fur babies are welcome
- Outside food and drink are not allowed BUT children are
- The winery is wheelchair accessible
Visiting the Ridge Road Winery: In Conclusion
Visiting Ridge Road Estate Winery is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s a great spot to visit whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking to relax outdoors.
From the stunning outdoor views to the friendly, knowledgeable staff who make you feel right at home, every moment feels special. Ridge Road Estate Winery is one Ontario winery that you won’t want to miss!
When visiting this winery, my only advice to you, would be to not forget to take a bottle (or two!) home to relive the memories. Cheers to a fantastic time!
SAVE TO VISIT RIDGE ROAD ESTATE WINERY
