Lakeview Wine Co.

In 1986, The Gurinskas Vineyard was created from a 13 acre fruit farm on the Beamsville Bench as a retirement project by medal-winning amateur winemaker Eddy Gurinskas and his wife Lorraine. Back then they planted hybrid varieties like Baco Noir and Vidal. Three years later they planted vinifera varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Gris. In 1991, they opened Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery Limited as one of Niagara’s first cottage wineries producing a whopping 2,300 cases of wine. In 1996 they brought in Larry Hipple and Stu Morgan as equal partners and changed the vineyard name to match the winery name. Eddy established a name for Lakeview Cellars early in the Niagara wine industry, by crafting big, bold reds and aromatic whites. Cabernet Sauvignon has been the focus of Lakeview Cellars. Eddy has been quoted as saying that “it is my favourite grape variety. I enjoy a wine with body and tannins that need to age 4 or 5 years.”
In 2001, the partnership sold a majority interest to Diamond Estates and in 2003 Eddy retired as winemaker with Tom Green, who apprenticed under Eddy, taking over the winemaking job. In the same year, 2003, Eddy was awarded what was then The Ontario Wine Society’s Winemaker of the Year Award in recognition of his consistent yet innovative ability to produce quality wines from a broad spectrum of Ontario-grown grapes. In 2008 Diamond Estates built a state of the art winery facility in NOTL and consolidates all the production to the new facility. Under the guidance of Tom Green (now VP of Operations for Diamond) the wine making team continues the legacy of Eddy by crafting premium red in the same style that Eddy so loves. The original Lakeview estate was sold in 2009 to Tawse Winery.

Address | 1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake |
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Wine Maker | Thomas Green |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
Region | Niagara Peninsula |
From this Producer
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This medium-bodied Baco shines with notes of smoky blackberries, black cherries, and undertones of spiced oak. These rich flavours are echoed on the palate with firm tannins, leaving you with a complex finish.
Explosive aromatic notes of lime, green apple and a hint of grapefruit. The palate displays vibrant flavours of white peach, pineapple, and zippy lime-zest partnered by a delicate backbone of acidity.
Green apple and citrus are apparent on the nose with a touch of floral aromas. Intense citrus flavours are complemented by strawberry and raspberry notes on the palate. Subtle tannins are present along with a refreshing acidity to balance the finish of the wine.
Gold Medal winner of The 8th "SAKURA" Japan Women's Wine Awards!
lThis Merlot from Lakeview Cellars is a full-bodied Niagara red, showing notes of black currant, blueberry and black cherry with hints of mocha on the finish.
Deep violet in colour with complex aromatics, this full-bodied Malbec boasts notes of pomegranate, cassis and a hint of coffee on the nose. The palate is rich with flavours of coffee, mulberry and blackberries leading to an elegant finish.
The 8th "SAKURA" Japan Women's Wine Awards Gold medal winner!
A rich and bold Niagara red wine, this Cabernet Sauvignon from premium Lakeview Cellars line pairs well with the main course and dessert alike.
Gold Medal winner of The 8th "SAKURA" Japan Women's Wine Awards!
lThis Merlot from Lakeview Cellars is a full-bodied Niagara red, showing notes of black currant, blueberry and black cherry with hints of mocha on the finish.
This Syrah Reserve from Lakeview Cellars in Niagara is a rich red wine with robust flavours of cherry, plum, black pepper and cocoa.