Photo by Mike Kelly
We entered our 2023 Cabernet Franc Appassimento in the International Cabernet Franc competition held in California. We are honored to announce that the win won Gold and Best of show by the professional judges in the specialty division
Photo by Mike Kelly
We entered some of our wines in the International Cabernet Franc competition held in California. The competition was organized such that wines competed against wines from similar areas. We are greatly honored to announce that our 2022 Cabernet Franc Reserve won a double gold and Best of Show by the peoples choice judges, in the Eastern division.
Written by Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves
The story behind some of New York’s most unusual plantings
Read about Chateau Niagara’s exotic grapes!
By: Richard Rocca – American Wine Society
Since ancient times vinters around the world have been searching for distinctive grape varieties to plant in their vineyards to imporove the quality of their wine. Fetească Neagră also known as the “Black Maiden,” is one such grape. Jim Baker’s latest bold ventur is centered around bringing legendary Old World grape varieties to his vineyard.
By: Witty Wine Critic
Nestled on the serene banks of the 18 Mile creek in Newfane, the Chateau Niagara Winery stands as a beacon of vinicultural prowess on the Niagara Lake Plain. Embracing a perfect mélange of passion, innovation, and tradition, the winery has been the dream vision of Jim and Kathy…
By: Wine Folly
Born out of our love of fine wines and delicious food, Chateau Niagara Winery has become the premiere location for fine wines on the Niagara Lake Plain.
In June of 2006 our odyssey began when we purchased 31 acres of prime farmland on the banks of 18 Mile…
By: Lake Ontario Living
If you want an ordinary bottle of vino, head to your nearest liquor store. However, if you want fine dry vino that comes corked with a well of information, you need to head quickly to Chateau Niagara, hands down.
A most unlikely pair of husband-and-wife Vintners…
By: Wine Traveler
For the past few decades, Buffalo has been the punch line of far too many jokes. Toss out a rustbelt quip and you’ll quickly see locals bristle because they know what you don’t: Buffalo has seen an unprecedented resurgence in recent years. Where there were once desolate districts…
By: WPA Wine Pirate
I’ve not met Jim Baker in person, though our paths have crossed on many occasions in wine social media. Jim noticed that one of my interests is under-the-radar wineries and individuals who courageously go their own way. Jim offered to send me a couple bottles of Chateau Niagara wines…
By: WPA Wine Pirate
I’ve not met Jim Baker in person, though our paths have crossed on many occasions in wine social media. Jim noticed that one of my interests is under-the-radar wineries and individuals who courageously go their own way. Jim offered to send me a couple bottles of Chateau Niagara wines…
By: Foodwineclick
I’ve not met Jim Baker in person, though our paths have crossed on many occasions in wine social media. Jim noticed that one of my interests is under-the-radar wineries and individuals who courageously go their own way. Jim offered to send me a couple bottles of Chateau Niagara wines…
By: WPA Wine Pirate
Kagor is traditionally a fortified dessert wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and other varieties of red grapes in the coastal area surrounding the Black Sea. Kagor was originally made for the Russian Orthodox Church as a sacramental wine.Finding American-made Kagor…
By: East Coast Wineries
In June of 2006 Jim and Kathy Baker bought 31 acres of farmland on the banks of 18 Mile creek in Newfane. They began planting grapes, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Bleaufrankish as well as a few…
By: Kathryn Anywhere
I’m the first to admit that I thought that Niagara Wine Country ended at the border to the United States. I believed that there was only wine production on the Ontario side of Niagara, not on the New York side. Like the border was this imaginary line where the topography stopped…
