Jackson-Triggs is a heavyweight on the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine scene. Chance are you have heard of them even if you have never ventured north of the border. They are well known for their icewine, which is widely available in the US.

As we were driving to the winery we noticed an odd building in the distance and weren’t quite sure what it could be – the futuristic, industrial lines looked like it could be a power plant or something from Tron Legacy. Rolling closer we realized this was in fact our destination.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most unusual and coolest winery buildings you’ll ever see.

The winery is a state-of-the-art facility and 20 times Jackson-Triggs


My tasting was somewhat limited here. The tasting room was crowded and in order to pace myself (we had been visiting other wineries) I decided to sample just a couple of selections.
My first was the 2006 Niagara Peninsula Meritage. This is a blend of 37% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. This had some nice raspberry and plum flavor notes, but to me it had a rough quality – perhaps due to high tannins.

The winery is a showcase and also offers a full experience with winery tours, culinary events and musical performances. You can also check out icewine from four different grapes: Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Riesling and Vidal. A sparkling Riesling icewine is also offered.
This is an NOTL must see.
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