Dead-end tourist traps plague wine country, but Trius Winery‘s reimagined tour transforms a traditional tasting into an exclusive journey through Canada’s largest underground sparkling cellar. The revamped experience at this 40-year Niagara-on-the-Lake institution grants access to spaces reserved solely for tour participants—no casual drop-ins allowed.
Storytelling and art installations merge through a curated maze of heritage and Instagram-ready venues, each stop revealing layers of Canadian winemaking history while serving up a four-wine flight from their VQA portfolio.
Exclusive Access to Hidden Spaces
Tour-only areas showcase both sparkling heritage and contemporary wine culture.
Your ticket unlocks doors that remain closed to casual visitors. The underground cellar houses 750,000 bottles in méthode classique perfection—a temperature-controlled cathedral where bubbles mature in darkness. Above ground, the Sparkling Wine House blends bold design with serious winemaking, while the refreshed Vineyard Vista replaces the previous Rosé Lookout with panoramic estate views celebrating their new Méthode Cuvé Close release.
Key stops include:
- Canada’s largest underground sparkling wine cellar (750,000 bottle capacity)
- Sparkling Wine House with contemporary design elements
- Vineyard Vista overlooking estate vineyards
- Trius Red Cellar displaying the original 1991 “Best Red Wine in the World” trophy, according to the winery’s historical records
Art Meets Heritage in Wine Country
Neon installations and guided tastings create Instagram moments without sacrificing substance.
Art installations weave through storytelling and guided wine education across multiple venues. Neon signage punctuates traditional cellars while wine experts explain the craft behind each pour. The four-wine tasting unfolds organically as you move through spaces—sparkling in the cellar, reds where the trophy gleams under gallery lighting.
Reservations are mandatory, with accommodations available for accessibility needs. The experience operates rain or shine, blending indoor cellars with outdoor vineyard vistas. Each element is designed for both serious wine education and those inevitable social media moments that capture Niagara’s evolving wine tourism landscape.
The tour connects seamlessly with Executive Chef Frank Dodd’s Michelin-recommended restaurant—the only such recognition in Niagara-on-the-Lake for 2024 and 2025. Together, they position Trius as both heritage keeper and contemporary innovator in Canadian wine country.
