PRIVATE WINE TOURS · NIAGARA, ON

Twenty Valley / Beamsville Bench Wine Tour

Escarpment-edge wineries — Riesling, Chardonnay, and serious reds.

8 hours Up to 14 guests Private vehicle Door-to-door pickup
DURATION8 hours
GROUP SIZEUp to 14 guests
PRICINGPer group
FROMCA$799

Overview

The Niagara Escarpment ridge that runs from Grimsby through Beamsville, Vineland, and Lincoln is where Ontario wine starts taking itself seriously. Beamsville Bench Riesling, Twenty Valley Chardonnay, and bold Cabernet Franc grow on the escarpment-warmed slopes — and the wineries (Hidden Bench, Tawse, Thirty Bench, Vineland Estates) are some of the most-awarded in Canada.

What makes the Bench different from NOTL

NOTL is the icewine-and-icons region. The Bench is the serious, structured, terroir-driven region — bigger Rieslings, more body, more acidity. If your group has been to NOTL twice already, the Bench is the next-level day. Wineries are smaller, less tourist-heavy, and the views from the escarpment are some of the best in Niagara.

Best pickup cities

Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and Stoney Creek are 30–45 minutes from the Bench. Toronto and Mississauga are 1h 15min. Pearson Airport is 1h 20min.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Pickup

    Door-to-door pickup from west-GTA or Hamilton.

  2. 2

    First Bench winery

    Beamsville Bench Riesling — Hidden Bench, Tawse, or Thirty Bench.

  3. 3

    Photo stop

    Escarpment lookout for vineyard panoramic.

  4. 4

    Lunch

    Vineyard restaurant table reservation.

  5. 5

    Second winery

    Twenty Valley estate — bold Chardonnay or Cabernet Franc.

  6. 6

    Third winery

    Final pour and cellar shopping.

  7. 7

    Return drive

    Relaxed chauffeured ride home.

Vehicle options

This tour is available in the following vehicles. Choose the one that matches your group size.

What's included

✓ Included

  • Chauffeur for 8 hours
  • 3 Bench wineries
  • Lunch reservation
  • Photo stops
  • Bottled water

✗ Not included

  • Tasting fees
  • Lunch cost
  • Gratuity

Pickup locations

We pick you up door-to-door from any of the following cities. Choose your city to see drive time and hotel pickup spots.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time — full refund of any deposit. Less than 24 hours: 50% refund. Same-day: no refund.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to drink wine to book this tour?

No. The tour is fully chauffeured — drink as much or as little as you like. Non-drinkers enjoy the vineyards, food, and scenic stops.

Are tasting fees included?

Tasting fees (typically $15–30 per winery) are paid directly at each estate. They are not included in the tour price.

What if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. All wineries have indoor tasting rooms — the weather rarely affects the experience.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?

Yes. Tell us about allergies, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, or halal needs in the booking notes — we coordinate with the restaurant.

Is gratuity included?

Gratuity for the chauffeur is at your discretion. Industry standard is 15–20% of the tour price for great service.

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