Peninsula REGIONAL APPELLATION MAP

Appellation Region Overview Appellation regions are a combination of appellations NIAGARA LAKESHORE with similar character and winemaking experience. LAKE FOUR MILE CREEK Niagara-on-the-Lake LINCOLN LAKESHORE Situated below the crest of the and stretching to the Niagara CREEK SHORES BEAMSVILLE BENCH River and the shores of , this ST. DAVID’S BENCH region encompasses four sub-appellations: TWENTY MILE BENCH Niagara River, Niagara Lakeshore, Four Mile SHORT HILLS BENCH Creek and St. David’s Bench. Although there VINEMOUNT RIDGE is a great diversity in geology, soil composi- tion, elevation and climate, the wineries of this appellation share the collective benefits of proximity to the Lake, River and Escarp- ment, which their reflect.

Niagara Escarpment Representing the bench lands along the Niagara Escarpment, west of St. Catharines to Grimsby, this complex region encom- NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT passes three sub-appellations: Short Hills Bench, Twenty Mile Bench, and Beamsville NOTABLE FEATURES NOTABLE FEATURES Bench. The air circulation and frost protec- Niagara-on-the-Lake is the heart of Ontario The Niagara Escarpment is recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve and is tion provided by the bench topography and culture and a world-renowned wine country the most prominent topographical feature of . This regional appella- steady water supply define unique condi- destination. The region is becoming well known tion draws together the three appellations that share the fossil rich sedimentary soils tions for grape berry maturation across this for its annual celebrations of terroir-focused and dramatic topography adjacent to the escarpment ridge. The Niagara Escarpment region and contribute to the distinctive and foods and wines. supports a vital ecosystem, with hundreds of unique species of birds, mammals, refreshing style of bench wines. reptiles, fish and flora, including 37 types of wild orchids.

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