Locally handcrafted wines by winemaker Jeff Innes | Stunning views from the top of the Beamsville Bench, Ontario
Locust Lane took over the former Mike Weir winery. None of the three owners has a background in running a winery. Frank Mondelli and Michael Sannella, both real estate developers from Toronto, and Douglas Wheler, founder of an events and catering company based in Toronto, bought the 40-acre Weir property, retail/tasting facility and winery.
Locust Lane was left with 13 acres under vine with only 8 acres producing fruit, mainly Riesling and Merlot. There will be an aggressive program of replanting the correct grapes on the property and sourcing grapes from growers in Niagara.
Winemaker Jim Innes is looking at planting Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Syrah in the estate vineyards, along with expanding the Merlot plantings.A major renovation of the main tasting facility to include two restaurants ‚a pizza/charcuterie venue on the main floor and a larger restaurant on the bottom floor that opens up to the vineyards and views down to Lake Ontario;
Monday: | 12:00 - 17:00 |
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Tuesday: | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday: | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday: | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Friday: | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday: | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday: | 11:00 - 18:00 |
4041 Locust Ln, ON, Canada