100 ACRES IN THE HEART OF NIAGARA’S WINE REGION
Unparallel potential on 100 acres of sprawling nutrient-rich clay loam soil situated directly on the wine route in the heart of Niagara’s wine region in Short Hill Bench.
A prominent local with +/- 50 acres of vineyard (+/- 15 acres planted in 2011 and +/- 35 acres planted in 2020-2021), 10 acres of lush forested land and residual cash crop poised for redevelopment and future expansive agri-business prospect. Extensive notable updates on the land increase the current functionality. A recently updated 4-bedroom, 1970 sq. ft residential building is complimented by 2 updated barns (2,515 sq. ft and 2,167 sq. ft) along with a spray foam insulated, 8,200 sq. ft 3rd barn equipped with a 200-amp commercial electrical system installed in 2019. The unique terroir of Niagara soil is moderately drained and possesses good water-holding capacities. Enhanced by groundwater flow from the escarpment's base during dry summers, ensuring consistent moisture for vines throughout the growing season. The sloped soil contributes to natural drainage, and the land holds optimal characteristics for remarkable applications.
Within the vicinity of renowned wineries like Henry of Pelham, 13th Street Winery and Rockway Vineyards, explore a wide variety of business applications in Ontario's preeminent tourist destination with quintessential future estate winery potential.
*It is the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain planning and use approvals to their requirements.
SHORT HILL BENCH OF NIAGARA
Climate: The benchland macroclimate benefits from protection against the prevailing southwesterly winds by the Niagara Escarpment. Additionally, the escarpment ridge reflects lake breezes, resulting in well-moderated temperatures throughout the year. The elevated position promotes gradual warming in spring, encouraging delayed bud-burst and minimizing frost risks. During the fall, the escarpment slopes capture warm lake air, extending the grape maturation season.
Topography: Originating below the Niagara Escarpment ridge, the benchlands form a distinctive feature in the Niagara Peninsula. Beneath the forested ridge, numerous north-facing slopes define this appellation. The topography varies from a pronounced bench in the west, exemplified by the Beamsville Bench with steep cliff faces, to a double bench in the Twenty Mile Bench, and undulating hills in the east Short Hills Bench. The presence of numerous streams and their tributaries, sourced from the escarpment, has sculpted the land, creating multiple slopes. These waterways serve as both a groundwater source and facilitate water drainage during the spring melt.
Soil: The soils in this region exhibit considerable variability, ranging from water-stratified clay and silt to nutrient-rich calcareous clay loam. Most soils are deep, moderately drained, and possess good water-holding capacities. Enhanced by groundwater flow from the escarpment's base during dry summers, these soils ensure consistent moisture for vines throughout the growing season. The slopes contribute to natural drainage. The fossil-enriched sedimentary dolomites underlying this appellation play a pivotal role in imparting a distinctive minerality to many bench wines.
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Transportation infrastructure:
4 major highways
5 international boarder crossings to the US
In addition to the Niagara District Airport, which now offers daily passenger flights between Toronto and Niagara, five international airports in Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, NY and Buffalo, NY are just a short drive away.
*Niagara Tourism Profile from the Niagara Region
Niagara region offers:
58 wineries
28 restaurants
6 accommodations