Sharing Great Wine
One thing unites every VQA wine produced by Henry of Pelham: the land. Our family has lived on it for generations, and our vines have been putting down deep roots for decades. Every bottle captures this unique connection to our corner of Niagara. Not just good wine—beautiful wine.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OUR VQA WINES OF ONTARIO
Cathy Huyghe of Forbes Magazine describes our Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir as “utterly quaffable.” Wine Anorak UK says our Cuvée Catharine Blanc de Blanc as “Crisp and fruity with nice purity to the citrus and pear fruit (92 pts).” Toronto Star’s Carolyn Evans Hammond writes, “when friends who like a bold red wine ask me to recommend an Ontario bottle, I direct them to Henry of Pelham Baco Noir.” John Szabo of Winealign.com praises ‘The Dry River’ Riesling, “I love the purity of fruit and driving force across the palate (91 pts).” Be your own critic and try our wine for yourself.
WHAT'S NEW
WINE ALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2025
GLOBAL FINE WINE CHALLENGE 2025
- 96 POINTS (Andrea Pritzker, MW)- 2022 Speck Family Reserve Riesling
- 95 POINTS (Huon Hooke, MW) - 2023 Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay
STAY TUNED ON INSTAGRAM
Developed Through Time — The Tavern Years (1838–1855).
Henry of Pelham`s namesake Henry Smith, planted a vineyard, opened a tavern, and unknowingly started a winemaking dynasty. What began as a tavern on a toll road in Pelham became a defining chapter in our family story. Learn more at our profile link.
Swipe to explore artefacts from this era:
• “Henry of Pelham” Signature — Gall ink on paper, 1842
• Smith Water Well — Oak, limestone, iron, 1842
• Brick Oven, Smith Tavern — Brick and wood, 1843
• Lost Glass Eye — Cryolite glass, 1848
Developed Through Time — The Tavern Years (1838–1855).
Henry of Pelham`s namesake Henry Smith, planted a vineyard, opened a tavern, and unknowingly started a winemaking dynasty. What began as a tavern on a toll road in Pelham became a defining chapter in our family story. Learn more at our profile link.
Swipe to explore artefacts from this era:
• “Henry of Pelham” Signature — Gall ink on paper, 1842
• Smith Water Well — Oak, limestone, iron, 1842
• Brick Oven, Smith Tavern — Brick and wood, 1843
• Lost Glass Eye — Cryolite glass, 1848
Spread holiday cheer with Henry of Pelham Giftpacks, 🎁 the perfect treat for the wine lovers in your life! Tap our profile link to shop, and remember: December 7th is the last day to order for pre-Christmas delivery!
Spread holiday cheer with Henry of Pelham Giftpacks, 🎁 the perfect treat for the wine lovers in your life! Tap our profile link to shop, and remember: December 7th is the last day to order for pre-Christmas delivery!
Our Retail Manager Olivia has selected the Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir for the December Staff Pick! "The 2023 Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir is such a treat! Soft, delicate oak is balanced with ripe notes of raspberry. It`s deserving of the 93 points from the 2025 @winealign National Wine Awards. I will be treating myself with the Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir over the holidays!" Come by for a taste, learn more about our tasting options at our profile link.
#StaffPick #HenryofPelham #RedWineSeason
Our Retail Manager Olivia has selected the Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir for the December Staff Pick! "The 2023 Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir is such a treat! Soft, delicate oak is balanced with ripe notes of raspberry. It`s deserving of the 93 points from the 2025 @winealign National Wine Awards. I will be treating myself with the Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir over the holidays!" Come by for a taste, learn more about our tasting options at our profile link.
#StaffPick #HenryofPelham #RedWineSeason
It’s sparkling season! Build your December Feature Flight by choosing 3 of our 4 feature wines: Cuvée Catharine Brut, Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, 2023 Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir, or our 2024 Classic Rosé. Plus, enjoy a bag of buttery popcorn to make the moment even merrier. Learn more about our tastings at our profile link.
It’s sparkling season! Build your December Feature Flight by choosing 3 of our 4 feature wines: Cuvée Catharine Brut, Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, 2023 Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir, or our 2024 Classic Rosé. Plus, enjoy a bag of buttery popcorn to make the moment even merrier. Learn more about our tastings at our profile link.
