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Niagara Escarpment AVA: 21 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Niagara Escarpment AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in New York, established under 27 CFR 9.186. It covers Niagara counties and contains 21 licensed wine producers.

Where These Wineries Are

Niagara Escarpment AVA: 21 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Niagara Escarpment AVA Is

Niagara

Grapes Grown in Niagara Escarpment

Niagara

Riesling

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Merlot

Pinot Gris

AVAs Inside Niagara Escarpment

None

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.186.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Niagara Escarpment AVA?

21 licensed producers are located in the Niagara Escarpment AVA.

Where is the Niagara Escarpment AVA?

It lies in New York, covering Niagara counties.

What does the Niagara Escarpment AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Niagara Escarpment must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.186.

Is Niagara Escarpment part of a larger AVA?

No, Niagara Escarpment is not nested inside another AVA.

States

New York Wineries

Grapes

Niagara Wineries · Riesling Wineries · Pinot Noir Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Pinot Gris Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.