Trius Winery

Trius Winery is a Canadian winemaking pioneer based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, crafting fine VQA wines from premium grapes for over 40 years. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, the winery harvests grapes from four Niagara-on-the-Lake appellations to create distinctive varietals that reflect the region's unique taste of place. Its winemaker, Emma Garner, blends art and science to craft award-winning wines using innovative techniques. The Trius name rose to international prominence through Trius Red, a Bordeaux blend-inspired wine produced by Hillebrand Winery. In 1991 it became the first-ever Canadian vintage recognized as the Best Red Wine in the World, a landmark moment that signaled Canadian wine could stand on its own against Old World wines. Trius Red remains one of Canada's most iconic wines. While Trius Red was originally the only Trius wine in the Hillebrand Winery portfolio, the range grew over time to include sparkling wines and other offerings such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. As more Canadian wine lovers discovered Trius and wanted to visit the winery where the wines were produced, the Hillebrand Winery property was aligned with its most beloved brand, and in 2012 Trius Winery was born. The portfolio is organized around two main tiers: the Trius Showcase series, featuring wines from Niagara's best vineyards made with an unrushed approach to winemaking, and the core Trius series of smooth, refined reds and whites that showcase Niagara's rich terroir. The estate also operates a winery boutique, a cafe and wine bar, and the Trius Winery Restaurant, described as Niagara-on-the-Lake's only Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant for three consecutive years. Visitors can join seated tasting experiences, take The Trius Tour, and enroll in wine clubs such as myWineLife or the Niagara Winemaker's Collection Club, which offer benefits across five estates in Niagara.

Trius Winery's story begins with Hillebrand Winery and a single wine that changed the perception of Canadian wine. Trius Red, a Bordeaux blend-inspired wine produced by Hillebrand Winery, burst onto the international wine scene when it became the first-ever Canadian vintage to be recognized as the Best Red Wine in the World in 1991. The win marked an important step for the Canadian wine industry, sending a signal that the country's wines could stand on their own against Old World wines. Trius Red continues to be recognized as one of Canada's most iconic wines. While Trius Red was originally the only Trius wine in the Hillebrand Winery portfolio, over time the portfolio grew to include sparkling wines and other offerings including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. As more and more Canadian wine lovers discovered Trius and wanted to visit the winery where the wines were being produced, it was a logical next step to align the Hillebrand Winery property with its most beloved brand. In 2012, Trius Winery was born. Today the winery describes itself as a Canadian winemaking pioneer that has been crafting fine VQA wines from premium grapes for over 40 years. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, it harvests grapes from four Niagara-on-the-Lake appellations to create distinctive varietals that reflect the region's unique taste of place. Winemaker Emma Garner blends art and science to craft award-winning wines using innovative techniques. The Trius Showcase series features wines from Niagara's best vineyards made with an unrushed approach to winemaking, while the Trius series offers smooth and refined reds and whites that showcase the unique, rich terroir of Niagara. Beyond the cellar, the estate has developed a hospitality destination: a winery boutique, a cafe and wine bar serving handcrafted coffees, teas, pastries, sandwiches, salads and shareable bites, and the Trius Winery Restaurant, described as Niagara-on-the-Lake's only Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant for three consecutive years. Visitors can reserve seated tasting experiences, take The Trius Tour offered daily, and join wine clubs such as myWineLife or the Niagara Winemaker's Collection Club, which provide benefits at five estates in Niagara.

• 2012

  The Hillebrand Winery property is aligned with its most beloved brand and Trius Winery is born.

• 1991

  Trius Red, produced by Hillebrand Winery, becomes the first-ever Canadian vintage recognized as the Best Red Wine in the World.

A pioneering Canadian VQA winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, blending art and science to craft award-winning wines that express the region's unique terroir, with a flagship red that earned global recognition.

• Trius Red

  A Bordeaux blend-inspired wine produced by Hillebrand Winery; the first-ever Canadian vintage recognized as the Best Red Wine in the World in 1991, and one of Canada's most iconic wines.

• Trius Showcase series

  Wines from Niagara's best vineyards made with an unrushed approach to winemaking.

• Trius series

  Smooth and refined reds and whites that showcase the unique, rich terroir of Niagara.

• Trius sparkling wines

  Sparkling wines added to the portfolio as the Trius range grew beyond Trius Red.

• Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling

  Varietal offerings added to the Trius portfolio over time.

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