The Niagara Wine Trail, Stretching across Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties, the Niagara Wine Trail, USA is minutes from Niagara Falls and just a short trip from the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Situated between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, the wine region has a unique micro-climate. This makes it suitable for the production of the types of fruit that are used to create its fine wines. We enjoy the second longest growing season for grapes in New York State. Along with the moderate climate, the local soils are ideal for growing vinifera grapes. European vinifera wines, including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, thrive in the region. Each winery on the trail offers a diverse selection of traditional vinifera style, native, late harvest and ice wines, as well as unique styles such as award-winning fruit wines, meads and ciders. There is something to please the palate of everyone along the Niagara Wine Trail