Malivoire Wine

TIP: Yelp Check-in was 1 Free Tasting!!!

Not sure where the negative reviews are coming from, but I enjoyed my visit here! We were greeted by 2 women who offered us wine samples right away WITH 2 different cheeses.

Upon entering, there was a blackboard with the specific wines that were recommended by different staff members.

I showed the Check-in offer to this lady behind the tasting counter and there were no issues. I told her what notes/flavours that I liked and she set me up! (One of the ladies outside actually recommended a specific wine I should try that was on the sweeter side.) It was quick and easy and I ended up getting that same bottle - not available at the LCBO!

Just prior to my check-out, the lady asked if I wanted to try their Icewines. It was on the second page of the menu that I completely missed! They were BOTH delicious, ~$35. I'd definitely consider picking 1 of those up.

All the staff that I encountered were very friendly!

IMHO this is the best winery in the Escarpment. Consistently great wines - red, white, and rose'. We have been coming here for 20 years from the states because of the delicious wines and the awesome service we have always had. Special thanks to Tammy and Eric for making our latest visit seem like a homecoming after 2 long COVID years. We love the Gamays but always find other gems to load the car with.
This is not a huge place, but the recent remodel has made it a gem. We've always had personal service from knowledgeable servers who love talking about the wines and the winemaking process. Come curious and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you can tell them what type of wine you like, they will gladly steer you in the right direction.

This was a great winery! We interacted with a woman who used to live in Ottawa, and she was simply delightful. She was engaging with our kids, and was very personable and down to earth. We learned that the winery was founded by a man who used to live in Hollywood and who worked in the special effects industry. Indeed, the winery looks very artistic in nature. I would return.

I have been here a few times and must update my review...

From experience I find that...

1. I always enjoy every wine I try here. Some places have one overpriced award winner and some real duds. You can count on great whites and reds here. They have numerous award winners, as well as both LCBO and very limited release wines.
2. The Rennie series that they bottle here is fantastic and worth the 3$ a taste to taste.
3. The Cheesy Guys located outside in the parking lot are awesome. They offer great things like Brie sliders, toasted cheese sandwiches and fresh cheese. Aside from great cheese, they are exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly.
4. The staff at Malivoire are also fantastic. Hats off to Barbara for making my most recent visit with out of town guests an absolute delight.
5. Malivoire is now a must stop for me each time I visit wine country. There are flashier wineries out there, but few with wine as fine as this.

Small winery with lots of charm. The attendants at the tasting tables are so pleasant and knowledgeable. They also have jams and mustards and non alcoholic beverages

A really small run winery! No Reisling's on the flights we tried, but they made up for it by having really unique cheeses for sampling & buying! We tried 2 different types of Chocolate Cheese ... yes, I did say that & a Beer Cheese! We brought home a nice piece of the Beer Cheese!

Skip this place. They're all about high-end looking customers.

We came to spend money after sampling some wine.

We showed up. Were given a menu. 4 couples were served and no one even bothered to acknowledge us. We will GLADLY go up the street to spend our money on a case of wine.

TERRIBLE customer service here. Move along!

Malivoire is a really fun stop on a Niagara wine tour. Don't let the looks of the winery from the outside put you off--it looks like it should be a shelter for nuclear war or highway maintenance vehicles. This place is a compromise between the tiny and slightly fussy producers and the mega-wineries closer to the lake.

Inside, the staff are incredibly warm, gregarious, and informed. Our server was more than thrilled to ply us with as many wines as we wanted to taste. Generous pours abounded with the ability to revisit anything that struck your interest. Of particular note was their chardonnay which has a beautiful hint of malolactic fermentation. They also had a nice sparkling as well as an ice white that puts the Iniskillin swill sold in the Wine Rack to shame.

On the weekend we were there, there was a grilled cheese food truck from Cheesy Guys parked outside, which made for a perfect and casual lunch break. Grilled cheeses were excellent and only $5 a piece. They even have some licensed picnic tables that do wine by the glass.

Overall, a very fun and enjoyable stop in Niagara.

P.S. Free tastings/tours for up to 5 people with a Visa Infinite Card.

Great winery. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They were okay with one of us doing a tasting and our baby hanging out. Very laid back and nice. We grabbed two glasses and stopped by the cheese truck out front for a nice cheese plate. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

Malivoire is one of my consistent stops in the Beamsville Bench. They have a large selection of quality wines available to taste in their comfortable tasting room, so you should be able to find something in there you like. They also frequently host fun and educational events in the adjoining space.
I won`t go into a lengthy description of my tasting notes, but I will mention my two faves here. First, the Musque Spritz - a fun interpretation of the grape with light bubbles, this goes down too easily on just about any occasion. Second, the Marechal Foch, a less common grape that works wonderfully with foods that pair well with mid weight reds, such as pasta and pizza.
In the summer, the Cheesy Guys set up shop outside on the weekends and provide a fantastic selection of premium cheeses from their little trailer, so this place becomes a 2 for 1 stop and shop.