Niagara-on-the-Lake: Between The Lines Wine Tasting Bar

Summary

Niagara wine tasting with guided pours and local stories

You’ll taste four distinct Niagara wines at Between The Lines Winery’s bar while a wine educator shares stories behind each pour. Expect honest conversation, subtle flavors you might not expect, and time to linger without feeling rushed. It’s more about connection than spectacle—and you’ll probably leave wanting to try saying “Lemberger” again.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the first pour to taste like spring after rain, but there it was—something crisp and almost electric. We’d just arrived at Between The Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and I was still shaking off the drive when our wine educator, Mark, handed me a glass of their Riesling. He grinned when I hesitated before the first sip—“Just let it sit for a second,” he said, which made me laugh because I’m usually impatient with these things. The room smelled faintly of wood and grapes, with a low hum of voices from another group nearby.

We stood around the tasting bar (no vineyard tour here, just straight to the good stuff), and Mark started talking about how their Lemberger Reserve is made—apparently it’s not that common in Ontario? I tried repeating “Lemberger” back to him and probably butchered it; he didn’t correct me though, just smiled. Four wines in total, each one different enough that I kept glancing at my notes like I’d forget what was what. There was this moment with the third glass where everyone went quiet for a beat—maybe we were all just processing how earthy it tasted, or maybe we were thinking about lunch.

Honestly, I liked that it wasn’t rushed. No one pushed us to finish or move along. Mark answered every question—even the odd ones (“Does this pair with chips?”). When we left, there was a little chill in the air outside and my hands smelled faintly of cork. I keep thinking about how something so simple—a few pours at a bar—felt personal because of who poured them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tasting at Between The Lines

• Arrive at winery at reservation time
• Join tasting at one of the bars
• Learn about award-winning wine production
• Taste 4 wines per person

Top questions

How many wines do you taste at Between The Lines Winery?

The classic tasting includes four wines per person at the tasting bar.

Is there a tour of the vineyard included?

No, this experience does not include a tour of the property—just the guided tasting.

Do they provide transportation from Niagara-on-the-Lake?

No transportation is provided; guests need to arrive at their reservation time on their own.

Who leads the wine tasting session?

A wine educator from Between The Lines Winery guides your tasting and answers questions.

Are service animals allowed during the tasting?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Between The Lines Winery.

Is lunch included with this wine tasting?

No lunch is included; only four wine samples are provided during the guided tasting.

What’s included

Your day includes a reservation for four guided wine samples at Between The Lines Winery’s tasting bar in Niagara-on-the-Lake, led by an experienced wine educator who shares production insights and answers questions throughout your visit.