At Chateau Niagara, we offer all our visitors an intimate, hands-on experience. We tailor our experience to fit you, from beginner to connoisseur, wherever you are on your journey in the wine world.
Not only will you have a great time while you’re here, but you’ll learn so much about wine food pairing, and the inner workings of a small family winery!
We’re open
April thru December Thursdays – Mondays from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM and would love to welcome you for a tasting.
Winter Months we are open weekends only.
Great wine very nice staff highly recommend
We decided to check this place out because of their dry wines. Did not disappoint. We ordered a case and joined the club
Was für ein tolles Event. Wir waren eine Gruppe von Deutschen und haben im Rahmen einer kleinen Niagara Winery Trail Tour das Weingut besucht Wir waren begeistert. Jim and Kathy... read more Baker waren sehr, sehr freundlich und Jim hat uns alle seine Weine mit absoluter Fachkunde und mit grosser Leidenschaft erklärt. Wer immer in der Nähe des Chateau Niagara Winery ist, sollte dort einen Stop einlegen und die Weine von Familie Baker probieren. What a great event. We were a group of Germans and visited the winery as part of a small Niagara Winery Trail Tour. We were thrilled. Jim and Kathy Baker were very, very friendly and Jim explained all of his wines to us with absolute expertise and great passion. Anyone who is near the Chateau Niagara Winery should stop there and try the Baker family's wines.
It was a wonderful experience! We just happened to stop while we were touring wineries in the area. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. Took the time to sit... read more with us and explain about the different styles and wine making techniques. If you are a wine enthusiast and love an intimate cultured experience The château is a must! Don’t forget to give treats to Finn! 🐶
Great wines and friendly staff. My husband and I loved the atmosphere
What an extraordinary experience! Phenomenal wines. Tremendous care and preparation to get the best wines! Jim and Kathy believe in what they do; this is their... read more passion.
My husband and I can’t get over how amazing this sampling was. 5 stars is not a solid enough review option, 12/10!! It is so rare that we love every... read more single wine (we shared the samples to maximize the tasting too)! Jim is so knowledgeable, Kathy’s peach chutney is out of this world, Donna was also wonderful, and you can’t forget Fin - the cutest boy; all so friendly and welcoming! Absolutely visit this winery on your ventures and you will not be sorry!! Join the wine club, support local! Can’t wait to venture back here and bring friends.
Jim, Kathy and Fionn know how to show you a good time and they know how to make a great wine! Very knowledgeable and passionate about their craft which is... read more apparent in all interactions. They know how to make you feel welcome to their establishment. Had such a good time and loved the wine so I joined the wine club to ensure I come back to visit again and get more! Thank you!
Visiting after touring Niagara Falls. What a true gem we found in this winery. Very personable and very knowledgeable in all aspects. Did the wine tasting and got the cheese... read more board. Couldn’t ask for anything to be better. Their pup Fionn was so cute!
This was our first time stopping at the wineries along the Niagara trail and it did not disappoint. Chateau Niagara was amazing! We love dry red wines and... read more this place delivered! Not only do they have the best dry red wines I have had at any New York State winery but Jim (the owner) sat with us for 30 minutes explaining how he made a few of the wines. It was such an awesome experience, we bought 6 bottles today and can’t wait to go back with our friends! And as a bonus they have the sweetest dog, Finn, that hangs out there too!!
Wow! We've been to a lot of wineries across the eastern US and this one is perhaps the finest. Not fancy, but the wine is outstanding and Jim will... read more teach you a lot about wine making!
This place and the wines are great. We really enjoyed our experience there.
We love to go to Finger Lakes wineries. Recently we found the Chateau Niagara Winery. After reading some reviews we decided to try this place out. Jim & Kathy are... read more amazing hosts. Jim took the time to explain his wines in detail to us, and we loved all the wines so much we joined their Wine Club! If you have been hesitant to try NY Niagara wineries - you have to come here. They will change your mind!!
Great wine and wonderful stories. Very nice place to visit. Highly recommended.
Nice place to stop on the Niagara Wine 🍷 tasting tour….was able to sample some of their semi dry wines….no selection of sweet wines….owner was a very pleasant and insightful... read more lady….was able to sell me on one of their premium wines…
After a day of cycling the wine trail out final stop was this incredible gem. Jim and Kathy are the consummate hosts, and make beautiful, thoughtful wines. They have an... read more endless knowledge and curiosity of wine making that they are only too happy to share. We bought a bottle of the Precoce, and drank it later around the campfire in the rain. It was perfect. We highly recommend stopping by their Chateau and do plan to stay for awhile! We will be back!
Absolutely wonderful experience here! The owners are so knowledgeable and welcoming, I will definitely be back soon! If you’re in the area and like dry wines, you should definitely stop... read more by!
What a great experience. After a long drive on my road trip I definitely needed a drink and what better than a local winery in a region I never been... read more before. From the moment I walked in I felt the hospitality and was greeted by Kathy and Finn the cutest dog owned by the husband and wife who own the winery. I got the royal treatment as I did my wine tasting as Jim explained all the wines and the region itself. He had great tips on how to taste the different profiles with some wines having different tastes after each sip. Also recommended food pairings. I left with great wine knowledge and tried some styles I never even heard of before. If you’re in the area this is a must stop and by the way they also ship their wines which I’ll be ordering when I reach my home base on my roadtrip. Thanks again Jim, Kathy, and Finn
We had a fabulous time at this charming winery- with the friendly, knowledgeable Baker family- including their handsome pup! We learned much about the history of regional wine making and... read more enjoyed some incredible wines! Our favorites were the Saperavi and incomparable Cab Franc. We will be back again! And again. 🍷
We had a fabulous time at this charming winery- with the friendly, knowledgeable Baker family- including their handsome pup! We learned much about the history of regional wine making and... read more enjoyed some incredible wines! Our favorites were the Saperavi and incomparable Cab Franc. We will be back again! And again. 🍷
Chateau Niagara should be a required stop on the Niagara Wine Trail! Really good wines, thoughtfully made. European wine lovers will find these familiar. Added bonus - the owners... read more & their dog. Jim, is the owner and winemaker and is very knowledgeable and especially passionate about his wine program. He and his wife were kept busy running tastings at multiple tables yet still taking time to sit and discuss the grapes,terroir, winemaking and the results. Reasonable prices for tasting and bottles plus a great cheese plate. Despite the grand name, the tasting room and production area share space inside a modern metal pole barn.
First winery I’ve ever been too and what a great choice ! They were so friendly and inviting. I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE getting the cheese board !! It makes the experience... read more so much better with tasting the wines ! Got to learn a little more about dryer wines which was so interesting.
This small Gem off the beaten path was a great find! Not only was the wine delicious and complex we learned so much about how it was made and where... read more the flavors came from. Thank you Jim Baker for this great experience!
This was the best wine tasting experience! Upon arrival, I instantly felt like I was coming home to family because I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Jim and Kathy... read more were just wonderful people who want to share their passion for their craft. Not only did we learn about each wine, but we learned new ways to enjoy it. I’m sad I have to drive seven hours to get here, we would be regulars! Highly recommend the chocolate pairing, that was simply spectacular!
Superb!! We have traveled the country and have never had a more perfect winery experience!
Jim and Kathy were great hosts. They sat with us and made the wine tasting a great experience. Highly recommended
Jim was incredible! He taught us so much about wine, grapes, and the process while still adding humor and meeting us where we’re at on our wine journey. Château Niagara... read more is a predominately dry winery but don’t let that fool you. It’s great for beginners and all wine enthusiasts. We will definitely be visiting Jim and Finn again! -Cam and Krysta
We spontaneously decided to stop at Chateau Niagara on our way to the Falls, and it turned out to be an overall fantastic experience! Jim Baker guided us through tasting... read more all the wines on the menu. The winery boasts an exceptional selection of dry wines crafted from a variety of grapes originated in from France to Georgia. I was particularly thrilled to find Georgian Saperavi on the menu, a gem I've only encountered in a few places before. Jim Baker generously took the time to show us around the vineyard, allowing us to taste the grapes and gain a deeper appreciation for the winemaking process. The wines were outstanding, and the cheese board complemented them perfectly. In summary, Chateau Niagara offers a delightful combination of great wine, a fantastic cheese board, and warm hospitality. Thank you, Jim, Kathy, and Fionn, for creating such a wonderful experience for us!
Great winery with local focus
This is a family owned winery that produces some award winning red and white wine, including a wine only found in about 5 other wineries in the US. ... read more Highly recommended
We are growers first! We grow all our own grapes used to make our wines. Most of our wines are finished in a classic, “dry” style as opposed to many of the sweeter wines of the area. And every guest is hosted by the owners themselves: Jim and Kathy Baker.
We offer a fully immersive and highly personalized experience to each and every visitor. You will always leave knowing more than when you arrived!
The majority of our wines are made from traditional grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir for the reds. For whites, we produce Chardonnay, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. We also offer wines made from “exotic” grape varieties such as Saperavi, Turan, and Blaufrankisch.
We are just 30 miles away! Our winery is located in the northern end of Newfane, NY.
We love to entertain and pair wines with fine cuisine! It really just depends on the day of the week and time of year, We also frequently host elaborate dinners, picnics, and other events. Join our email list so you’ll never miss out!