The Winery
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is a premium estate winery located on the Short Hills Bench at the base of the Niagara Escarpment (a United Nations biosphere) in St. Catharines, Ontario. Owned and operated by the Speck family since 1988.
“There’s a cozy, historic feel to this family winery 18 miles outside of town. Henry of Pelham crafts delicious sparkling rose and crisp unoaked Chardonnay, as well as reds like Pinot Noir and Baco Noir, made from a hybrid grape that’s Ontario’s answer to Zinfandel and Syrah.”
- Bon Appetit, June 2009
We offer a full wine experience from tours and tastings, open air casual dining, and a permanent art collection on display.
Wine Boutique and Tasting Room
Enter into our Wine Boutique and Tasting Room and have the feeling of stepping back in time. Located in the main building this area showcases our wines surrounded by the original foundation of the Henry of Pelham building. Here you will find our wine tastings, wine related merchandise, and a complete selection of our quality wines, including specialty wines, limited editions and back vintages.
Open daily from May to October (10am to 6pm) and November to May (10am to 5pm).
Vineyard and Winery Tours
Public & Group Tours
Time: 1:30 pm daily, May long weekend (Victoria Day) through to the end of October.
Cost: $10 inclusive per person
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people (special tour times available when possible).
Includes:
• A tasting of (4) Henry of Pelham wines
• History of the winery and tour of vineyards, family cemetery (weather permitting) and Canada’s largest underground barrel cellar
• Tours capped at 50 people, no reservations are required
• For the winter season reservations are required
To Book a Tour:
Monday to Friday, please contact Tara Lavallee at 1-877-735-4267 or by email. Saturday & Sunday please call 1-877-735-4267 extension #226. All tours start and finish in the winery tasting room.
Private Tour
Book a private tour with one of our informative guides and enjoy a tasting of 1 sparkling wine in Cuvée Catharine Room, 4 wines in barrel cellar, history of the winery and tour of vineyards and cemetery (weather permitting).
$15 inclusive for 10 or more people. Max 50 people.
Reservations are required. Call 905-684-8423 or email Tara Lavallee (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm)
Specialty Tours
Enjoy a guided tour through the Niagara Region by one the following companies:
Coach House Café and Cheese Shoppe
The Coach House Café is a unique wine country experience. Overlooking the estate vineyards, dine on wine country cuisine in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere on our patio. Enjoy fine housemade sandwiches, salads, unique breads and fine Canadian cheeses. Flights of wine or wines by the glass are also available.
Open daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 5pm, May 21st to October 10th, 2011.
No reservations required, but larger groups requested to call ahead (905-684-8423 ext. 234).
Bobbi Speck Art Collection
While visiting the winery, please feel free take the time to wander through the building and view the fine art collected by our parents, Paul and Bobbi Speck, throughout the 1970′s.
These original paintings are from a range of Canadian artists that passed through the beautiful Annex area of Toronto where we lived growing up. Our parents offered free studio space to a variety of these painters and sculptors in the early stages of their careers and we now proudly display their art throughout the winery buildings and offices.
Guests are welcome to visit the Ballroom above the tasting room where many of the oil paintings are on view for free.
Picnic and Patio Facilities
Visitors are welcome to use our picnic and patio facilities beside the Henry of Pelham Historic Winery Buildings.
Take a break from your winery tour to relax and enjoy open air dining in our beautiful gardens.
Bring your own picnic lunch or choose from the delightful light fare menu available at the Coach House Café and Cheese Shoppe.
After lunch feel free to roam through the estate, visit our vineyards and enjoy a tasting in our historical building.
Weddings
For all your wedding needs please contact:
Wellington Court
11 Wellington Street
St Catharines, Ontario L2R 4W9
Feastivities Events & Catering
162 Hagar Street
Welland, ON L3B 4J8
905-735-5864
905-994-7979
or
The Keefer Mansion Inn
14 St. Davids Street West
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 2K9
905-680-9581
