13th Street Winery

The best butter tarts! And overall a great destination to stop at to eat, buy Christmas gifts, explore art and sit outside with wine. They had a lovely art piece that also serves as an outdoor fire pit. Highly recommend the hospitality here. We purchased in the art gallery and the woman was very helpful and kind.

Amazing butter tarts. Drove from Hamilton to get them and wasn't disappointed. Friendly staff. $3.50 per butter tart Jan 2026. Would love to visit again in better weather and with more time to enjoy the property.

Fantastic winery in Ontario’s Vineland. The wine is very good, an abundance of tables to sit and eat. The charcuterie board was very big! The pizzas were different and delicious. A wonderful way to spend a day, wine tasting and eating! The butter tarts here are phenomenal!! Definitely buy some if visiting.

Beautiful grounds, art, bakery, eatery, and tastings. Butter tarts so good. Friendly atmosphere. Weekend music. Top rated in Ontario for its wine

Had an amazing time at 13th Street Winery! The wine tasting tour was informative and fun — every pour was unique and full of character. The atmosphere was relaxed with great vibes all around and live music. I had the chicken parm burger and truffle fries, and both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area or passing by, as it’s the perfect mix of great food, great wine, and great energy!

A Long Overdue Review of 13th Street Winery I made a quick pitstop at 13th Street Winery this past Saturday for my frequent purchase of butter tarts, and once again I was reminded why I love this place so much—and why it has become such a popular destination in Niagara. Over the years it’s grown busier and busier (rightfully so), and sometimes as a local that can make it feel a bit overwhelming to visit. This time, though, the bakeshop was quieter, and I had the chance to chat with the girls behind the counter. We talked about upcoming events, shared a few laughs, and I even got to tell them about my new career path. It felt easy and familiar, the way good local spots should. As I was leaving, I stopped to admire the Floyd Elzinga fire cone—a beautiful piece of art that’s also wonderfully functional. I found owner Doug Whitty there tending the fire and ended up in a lovely, unexpected conversation. Despite the success and growth of 13th Street, Doug carries himself with the grounded warmth of someone who hasn’t forgotten his roots. Speaking with him felt like chatting with one of the farmers I grew up around in my small Haldimand County village—unhurried, sincere, and fully present. What struck me most was how he made me feel like our conversation was the only thing on his mind in that moment. No rush, no pretense—just a down‑to‑earth exchange that left me smiling all the way back to my car (butter tarts safely in hand). 13th Street Winery has always delivered on quality, but this visit reminded me that what truly makes it special is the people. It’s a place where community still matters, where conversations linger, and where even a quick stop for butter tarts can turn into something unexpectedly meaningful. Highly recommend—always.

I have aged many of their wines and always a win. I live in Louisiana and luckily pass through at least once a year. Recently pulled out a few Chardonnays from 2017 (first visit) and had a few friends over and it was quite the evening. I love the atmosphere, the food, the art, well and the wine. Just come enjoy ya self. Made another visit, the updated outdoor eating area is great with a little music.

13th Street Winery in Niagara is one of our favorite wineries to visit. We absolutely love the tranquility and peacefulness of the country drive to get here. Even once you arrive and park, you continue to feel that carefree country vibe. No matter which direction you head, you are almost certain to encounter friendly staff who make you feel welcomed. Oddly enough for a winery, they are widely known for their delicious butter tarts—and rightfully so, as they are by far the best I’ve ever had. The food is always crafted nicely, with presentation matching the expectation and delivering on taste. We love sitting on the grassy area near a tree, having lunch while enjoying a glass of wine.

The butter tarts in the bakery are as good as you can buy anywhere! The art gallery and outdoor art installations are wonderful. Next time I go back I'll sign up for a winery tour and/or eat lunch at the cafe.

Beautiful winery with a bakery on-site, sculpture garden, & art gallery. These unique features DEFINITELY makes it stand out and draws the crowds! Their bakery is known for their butter tarts of which they have various flavours! Tarts & other bakery items were around $3.50 which is pretty competitively priced - they also have coffee. It seems as though there was a bit of miscommunication with the different departments. I was told by the store/bakery staff that they tastings (in the next building) would probably be booked up which they weren't. Then when I inquired about the tastings, in the tasting building, I was told that there were self-guided tastings outside and that they offered larger pours. When I told this to the female staff outside, she gave me a sour look. She was quite rude! Service at the outdoor counter, where food orders are also placed, were quite slow. The rude female worker was just standing in front of the cash register, but not taking any of the people in line, so only one register was open while a line kept getting longer and longer. I assumed that her register was broken, but she said nothing, only stood there. When she finally opened up, she was not only rude, but not very enthusiastic about recommending any of their wines. ALL except 1 wine that she recommended were white and they weren't great. Not to my taste, no depth of flavour, quite young tasting. 4 samples were $20 + tax. I'd visit again, but I'd either pre-book one of their tastings at the tasting building OR just visit their bakery & art areas.

13th Street Winery in Niagara is one of our favorite wineries to visit. We absolutely love the tranquility and peacefulness of the country drive to get here. Even once you arrive and park, you continue to feel that carefree country vibe. No matter which direction you head, you are almost certain to encounter friendly staff who make you feel welcomed. Oddly enough for a winery, they are widely known for their delicious butter tarts--and rightfully so, as they are by far the best I've ever had. The food is always crafted nicely, with presentation matching the expectation and delivering on taste. We love sitting on the grassy area near a tree, having lunch while enjoying a glass of wine.

Great wine. Great service. Beautiful grounds. Great food. I'd call it a must when visiting the Niagara area. Take enough time to tour the grounds and the art gallery, and certainly try to butter tarts!

This winery is an absolute must-visit when you're in the Niagara Escarpment region. I haven't come across another winery quite like it anywhere in the world. It's a vast property with beautiful vineyards, an inviting outdoor dining area, a captivating sculpture garden that encourages exploration, and they even have cozy fire pits during colder seasons with live entertainment. But it's not just about the ambiance; their wines are outstanding. We loved them so much that we took several bottles home. Their bakery - it's truly unparalleled. The butter tarts are perfection, boasting the best pastry I've ever tasted - incredibly buttery and flaky, with just the right balance of filling to pastry. I also couldn't resist getting their pumpkin pie, which turned out to be the best I've ever had. I even jokingly suggested joining the winery's wine club, and my husband quipped that he'd join a bakery club if they had one. Honestly, if there were a bakery club, we'd be the first in line to sign up!

Unique wine, gorgeous property, fantastic staff - what more could you ask for! Came to 13th Street for a pre-booked tasting on a day out in Niagara for my mums birthday. The wines are unlike any I've tried before, and really enjoyed the selection (lots to choose from). The grounds are beautiful, and in addition to the wine shop there is a cafe and art shop as well that we didn't have time to visit. I already want to go back and spend an afternoon here!

A Canadian winery that doesn't specialize in Riesling? Color me intrigued. Sparkling wines, Pinot Gris, and Gamay are the coins of the realm at 13th Street Winery. After reserving a late morning time for a guided tasting, I was impressed enough that I bought bottles of all three. And I'm a tough cookie when it comes to wine. It takes quite a bit to impress me. What knocked my socks off was the Premier Cuvee 2017 sparkling wine. This beauty was aged for 48 months on the yeast and was hand riddled. Its depth of flavor and richness was delightful, and for $39.75 Canadian it felt like a bargain, even if it was the most expensive bottle of the day. What left me a little flat was our tasting of the Pinot Gris did not have the acidity I expected. My suspicion was that our tasting was poured from a bottle that had been opened the day before. So I went out on a limb and bought a bottle anyway. Lo and behold, the freshly opened bottle at home had all the pep and verve the tasting room sample was lacking. That was the only weak spot. But it is especially unfortunate when tastings are done by reservation only and the winery charges for the samples. However, the glassware is delightful, and the tasting experience is well worth the cost. I would recommend doing it with a partner or two so you can try more than just four of the many wines available. The hardest part of the sampling was choosing which bottles to taste. I long for the days when wineries would simply pour you a bit of everything and anything they had available. Other highlights included walking the grounds and enjoying the art, eating lunch from the cafe and dining al fresco, grabbing treats from the bakery and scoring a Nanaimo Bar. Yes, I know the bakery is lauded for having the "best" butter tarts, and they were very good. However, I have determined that I prefer mine with a looser interior texture. Still, you should try these as they are delicious. Without a doubt my visit to 13th Street Winery was the highlight of my trip to Ontario, and I can't wait to uncork my bottle of the 2017 Premier Cuvee on some sufficiently celebratory occasion.

We stopped to buy butter tarts to take home. Delicious! The bakery is clean and has lots of things for sale including frozen entrees.

We stopped here on the way home after spending a day in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The property is beautiful. There is a lot of greenery in addition to various buildings for art, wine tasting, eating, and shopping. There is a lot of parking on site and less crowded than the NOTL wineries, which is nice (especially during a summer weekend). We had already visited a couple of wineries so instead decided to check out Canada's beat butter tarts. In addition to the butter tarts, I picked up a bottle of red wine. The wine was meh; I have had better reds, but the butter tarts were to die for. Sadly they do not ship to Toronto so I will have to visit again to buy more and explore the rest of the winery. Good for: wine, dining, shopping, 'touristing'

Updated March 2021. Always wonderful to stop at 13th Street Winery. Great wines to be had and lots of great treats! The butter tarts are fab. This months special was a Maple Walnut but we also love their Cherry tarts. You can get scones, breads, squares and more. We did try the frozen chicken pot pies which were wonderfully flavorful but could do with more chicken. :). Still will be a go to spot for us in Jordan when we are in the hood. Note - with Covid and store restrictions on number of shoppers it does get busy on the weekends. You can order in advance and just pop by and pick up! Note. They are closed on Sunday's.

I would give 6 stars! We stumbled upon this place while visiting the lighthouse and were pleasantly surprised. First, the grounds are gorgeous and the weather was perfect for a patio tasting. Amanda was a great host and really wanted us to enjoy the tasting experience. We had lunch at the bistro and everything we ate was absolutely amazing. After lunch we took a visit to the bakery and selected some scrumptious treats to enjoy later. I would recommend this place for a delicious wine tasting, lunch and dessert experience.

Finally stopped into 13th Street to see what the hype was about! Was not disappointed at all. What a cute, casual, and groovy spot to enjoy a glass if their vin rose. If you like Whispering Angel, you'll love this and will support local all at the same time! So many spots to take photos and have your wine. We saw some people ordered Charcuterie in pizza boxes but we had already ate. We also missed picking up their famous Butter Tarts but let's be real, I am looking for any excuse to come back here.

It's a picturesque setting. Friendly service. Retail bakery is really cute too. We saw many locals coming here just for coffee and pastries.

Really great day at the Handmade Market. Beverage service was quick and so was our salad at the outdoor luncheon bar. Fresh seasonal produce, free live music and a lovely selection of light reds and refreshing whites. What more can you ask for.

One of our favorite wineries. We're wine club members. Best butter tarts in the world! Or at least in our world ! Tasty food in the bistro. Delicious wines

Very rude employee working in the bakery. I asked her to help me and she responded 'can't you see I'm busy because heaven forbid you want a skor butter tart'. I told her I didn't and let her know what I wanted. She took my order of 2 butter tarts and shoved them hard in a white bag. She was tall wearing glasses. I understand that it's busy in the bakery especially with Grape and Wine but being a local I frequent this winery a lot and I have never been treated like this before.

Love it here! I always find myself stopping by this winery whenever I'm in the area. This place combines great scenery/ambience, tasty wine (I love the red), and amazing butter tarts (a must try!). The butter tarts are quite renowned in the area and rightly so - they are so good! They are sold in the little shop to the right of the winery. I personally love the original butter tart and the cherry butter tart. I also quite enjoy the lemon/coconut squares and the nanaimo bars. The shop also sells some cool gifts, souvenirs, and knick-knacks which I believe are all locally sourced and many are organic/vegan. This winery also has a small art exhibit by the parking lot where they host free exhibits for local artists. Definitely a nice place to visit before leaving. In terms of COVID protocols, this place does a good job - all the employees wear masks/gloves and there is a limited amount of people allowed inside any of the indoor areas. This place gets crowded on the weekends so I would definitely recommend coming during a weekday if you want to avoid the crowd. There are sometimes live musicians who do performances outside the main square - definitely something to enjoy while drinking some wine and snacking on some butter tarts.

This winery is pretty. The wine is on the dry end. You get 4 tastings for $10. If you buy two bottles of wine, they waive the $10 tasting fee. Being very familiar with vineyards on the US side, the wine at this vineyard was not extraordinary, but definitely beautiful. We also stopped by the bakery to try their products. The butter tarts were nice, but the cookies were dry, clumpy, and tasteless. I am not sure if the cookies are meant to be that way.

Super cute winery (went here for one of the Icewine festival passes) and was super impressed. The outside is so nice (would love to come back in the summer), sculptures, fire pit, outdoor gazebo like structure - perfect for a wedding! There is a store attached that sells along with their wines, some cheeses, pastries etc. They all looked delicious! The staff is super friendly. Definitely one winery I'd be interested to come back to and do a tasting (we had a Discovery Pass so had ice wine and a small food pairing).

Beautiful winery with a very modern vibe. Not sure when it opened but it looks brand new, very clean and pristine. They have an an adorable gift shop and stunning outdoor seating area where you can sit and have lunch or just some wine. They had the wine tastings in a separate building next to the gift shop with friendly staff. Also outside they had an open air market selling fresh fruit. Beautiful modern art sculptures are on the lawn with seating under some gorgeous trees. Highly recommend if you are doing wine tastings in the area.

Beautiful grounds with white washed buildings and an elaborate sculpture garden. Butter tarts... enough said. What's sets this place apart is the service! The staff are very welcoming and up for a bit of a chin-wag. Ben has a deep knowledge of the wines on offer; going as far as to point us in the direction of vineyards that produce wine closer to our palate. He even brought along Scott who gave us spot on recommendations for food in Toronto.

This is a super modern winery, with plentiful parking, little fire pits outside which gives room to socialize, and even a little store located next to the winery. We had received a card for a free tasting from our Airbnb host, so we came to use that. It was Saturday evening and it was pretty packed, and at first I thought it might take forever to get a tasting, but we were approached pretty quickly by the staff which was really nice. Although we had the free tasting, they are decently priced regardless. The young lady who did our tasting was very sweet and courteous, and did a great job of addressing all of our questions and even making recommendations based on our preferences. You can tell that the staff here really does their homework. Also, it just so happened that we came on a day that they were doing free tastings of their new wines paired with food, and it was all completely complementary! We strolled through and tried their new wines, and the food that was paired with it, and I ended up taking a bottle home. After checking out the wine, we went into the little store they have. They had a wide variety of different things, from soups to fancy Christmas decor, and tons of things that would make great Christmas gifts. I definitely wish I lived closer, because this place is amazing. They do have a wine club, and apparently there's a bunch of people from upstate NY who make the drive up every few months to get a crate of wine and the complementary tasting that comes with it (if you're in the club). I definitely recommend!

Love the set up and the deco of 13th Street Winery. Modern and Chic. The patio overlooking the vineyard definitely a place to chill and enjoy a glass of wine or some baked goods or snack which are available from the bakery on site. Staff is super friendly here! We were greeted warmly wherever we go! We tried a few wines for 4 samples/$5 though nothing really interested me. The grounds are definitely worth the visit even if you are not into wine! There are also sculptures done by Karoly Veress http://www.karolyveresssculptor.com/biography.html scattered around the Grounds and it can be quite enjoyable taking a stroll in Carolinian Forest Walk.

Now this place is cute but I really only loved the sparkling rose... what's getting the 5 stars is the bakery on property. Get a butter tart. But more then you think you should and thank me later. We had the pecan and skor bar ones... get MORE then you think you should... You're welcome.

Winery is awesome. We did a tasting and it was great. Informative and friendly. Tastings are $8 for 4 tastings but the fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles. Beautiful building and grounds. It looks like they have lots of areas to sit and relax with your wine. They also have a bakery and cafe on the grounds. The bakery has buttertarts and other goodies. Would give 5 stars but bakery staff was a little rude so they lost a point. If it were just the winery it would be 5.

Spectacular winery! Went back twice in one weekend. Beautiful contemporary grounds. Not only is it our new favourite winery ... their bakery was a delicious bonus. Thank you Seth for the warm welcome and guidance on your wine. The Rose was everything you promised. See you soon!

This place has the best Butter tarts known to man in their bakery. No joke. In fact they just won Best Butter Tart In Canada. Their higher end Sandstone Chardonay is also one of the best in the bench area and well worth the $29 price tag. Their Gamey Noir is also one of my favourites. They're white palette and red palette entry level wines are great for $15 for a great table wine. This winery has a great wine club as well with 2 and 6 wine shipment options.

A fun excursion with friends on a Saturday in March. We arrived around 1130 for a cheddar and wine tasting. For $20 + tax, we got to try 5 wines and several types of cheese. 2 Chardonnays, 1 Cab/Merlot, 1 Pinot Noir and a Cab Sauvignon. The wines range in price from $22 for the Chardonnay to $45 for the Pinot noir. Corinne was very friendly and knowledgeable and patient with the large and somewhat rowdy group. I didn't find any of the wines had a wow factor but the cheese was lovely and the pairings worked well. There is a bakery just across from the winery and they do "soup Saturdays" so we went there for lunch after for soup and shared a flatbread. Please note there is only one soup option but they have many flatbreads to choose from and do also have a nice selection of other treats (butter tarts, cookies, mini lemon meringue pies). There is also a shop of other fun things to purchase like jams, chutneys, Knick knacks, etc. A fun place to check out if you are in the area.

Fabulous store.....don't forget to buy pastries !!! We had wine (one was the special of the day only $5 a glass) Each day there is a different food option....on Monday it was a pizza truck. Delicious pizza!! They are very well organized here and have lots of outdoor tables and umbrellas.

This is a fairly busy winery, but once you're taken care of it is a fantastic experience. We had two lovely attendants approach us and offer us a tasting Just as a disclaimer, my wife and I are visa infinite cardholders which participates in the wine country program (highly recommended by the way!). This entitled us to free tastings but that didn't change the service quality. Everyone was very knowledgeable and accommodating and happy to replace something if it didn't suit our palate. The grounds are gorgeous and worth stopping for a few pictures. Some of my favourites are the sparkling rosé, and we ended up purchasing the gamay. Will definitely return in the future...with someone else as a designated driver

Gorgeous grounds and decor all around. Lots of wines to choose from.4 sample tastings for $5. Enjoyed our tasting experience. Staff was friendly and helpful too.

This review is for the Bakery & Farmhouse Cafe portion. The experience was delightful! Very friendly and approachable staff. The venue isn't overly fancy but very pretty and relaxing. An excellent place for lunch; especially on the patio. We sat on the charming patio and split a perfectly balance roasted chicken sandwich on fresh baked cornbread. The side salad was on of the best salads I've ever had, a vegan Caesar with chickpea croutons and a nut parm dressing. We finished our meal with fresh bakery treats: chocolate peanut butter cup and a strawberry rhubarb tart. We enjoyed them so much we bought two more to go! I would recommend this for anyone who's looking for a friendly, cheerful lunch in a charming environment.

Bakery and winery. Phenomenal butter tarts, hands down the best we've had. Focus on gamay and Pinots it seems, generally ok, except the 2010 pinot which was very good. Their 2010 Pinot was loved by our friends over heavy weights like old third, Norman hardie and domaine queylus.

Has beautiful contemporary tasting room and has bakery/marketplace across the tasting room building. Staff was knowledgable about wine and tasting room was very nice. It reminded me small gallery with contemporary setting. Gamay was delicious. Bakery/marketplace sells baked goods, pizza, cheese and soups.

We were given VIP access to the tasting room when they did not have to do so. They were preparing the room for another group but let us use it anyway. This only happened because Laura was brave enough to ask them for a meat and cheese platter and they we're generous enough to oblige. I won't soon forget their kindness and their sensational, savory Cabernet Merlot. We are simply not worthy.

The winery grounds, décor and artwork were all very nice however the service was not up to par. I emailed them prior to visiting asking if a reservation needed to be made for our group arriving in on the weekend for tastings and they said it wasn't needed and to just head straight there. When we arrived with our group of 8 on Saturday morning, the staff reacted very cold and somewhat hostile and told us that we should have made a reservation first. Because of the size of our group, they asked us to sit outside on the lunch patio. Our server was green and seemed a bit nervous. We were an upbeat, casual kind of group which didn't seem to sit well with the staff at 13th street (maybe just a bit too pretentious). For a group just looking to have a good time, I can't say this was the most enjoyable experience especially compared to other wineries in the area.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! Can't say more except we wished we had visited when it wasn't raining so could've enjoyed the grounds more. Great little bakery and super modern tasting room. Left with a few bottles to enjoy back in Miami. This one is a must visit.

Loved our stop here! Great wine, friendly and attentive staff and THE BEST butter pecan tart I have ever had in my life. Highly recommend!

Beautiful decor, great design however the restaurant is a rip-off. $16 for a salad that is supposed to be a main dish... The waitress was not able to guide us through the menu. Beautiful plate but far from being enough for an average appetite

Such a nice winery. The butter tarts are a must have! So good. The wine was great and I loved the fire pit outside. Such a nice atmosphere and the workers were so friendly

Stopped in for a wine tasting, the atmosphere is instantly relaxing with the art and bakery. The owner was around and even gave my husband and I mini-tour.

Here for the Icewine festival that we've been coming here for 10 years. We plan a whole day in st Catherine's. This was our first stop and we excited to try 13th Street. We arrived at 11:30 on Sunday the 14th (first. Weekend of advertised ice wine festival). Only to find out that they put up cones in the driveway and a sign saying they were closed. Wow - a winery billed in NOTL famous ice wine festival and choosing not to open - my guess is that they ran out of already - again poor planning. Well guess their wine not worth my time! Do not recommend....

Fantastic little winery! We stopped in for a tasting and were educated about the winery's history and specialties. The tasting room is a modern space that's beautiful and peppered with art. The bakery and shop across the path is more traditional but equally lovely with tasty treats. Took a couple bottles of the Red Pallet to enjoy at home.

Have not visited the Winery or Bakery, however a guest had brought a lemon meringue pie and an assortment of tarts to our Easter Dinner. Unable to cut the pie as filling was very thin and watery (however tasty,) did not appear to have crust on bottom. Likened to a very thin pudding. The cherry tarts (filling scant but excellent), however crust was thick and unbaked. The butter/bacon tarts had an excellent crust however, filling was very loose and leaked out. Our guest mentioned that the store seemed unprepared with her order and perhaps was not baked enough?. Worth another try sometime in the future.