Small Talk Vineyards

Great spot! Was originally called Small Talk Vineyards and just this July 2022 it has been sold and being renamed. No official sign, but everything says "Shiny Apple Cider". The staff is very friendly and helpful. We each got a flight if the different types of cider. They were all really good! My favorite was the watermelon mint Cider. Lots of space to park and sit down outside to enjoy your cider.

We spent some time on Tuesday, August 10th sampling/enjoying/LOVING the cider here. Wow… best part was the service! We can’t remember our servers name, but she was excellent and made our visit so nice! We sampled eight ciders and took home a six pack of bootleg, a six pack of blue raspberry and a growler of pomegranate. We’re definitely coming back!

Small Talk Vineyards was a great choice for supporting local during the pandemic. We visited just before the lock-down and were able to step inside of the door to choose our alcohol before heading out. I have seen their Shiny Cider before in the LCBO and was actually surprised to see it here. We bought a Pomegranate cider and a wine as a gift. The Pomegranate cider was so flavourful and was recently bottled - locking in the freshness. They give the large cider in a growler which is simply adorable. We also saw that they had a Toasted Marshmallow cider. We were tempted to try it but instead stuck to a safer flavour for our first purchase from the vineyard. I hope to go back after lockdown is over and stock up on their ciders because they are simply SO great. The actual vineyard was extremely well set up with multiple areas to eat and drink as well as photo-ops. Since everything was closed down due to Covid-19, we weren't able to experience everything they offer but are hoping to go back at a later date.

First time here. Loved it!!! The place is so colourful and inviting. Very instagramable. Free WiFi too. We did a flight of ciders and I included their ice wines too. The peach cider and Apple cider were my favourite. So refreshing on a hot summer day. Now only if they made their peach cider in cans!!! Service was amazing - friendly and helpful. No food options - their patio is screaming for something.

Ended up here by happenstance this afternoon. The location was funky and cool. A friend bartender told us we could have a sample flight of 4 ciders for 5$. Who could say no? We sat outside, orchard and vineyard-side and sipped our ciders. Were able to try one we 'd never seen before and it was yummy. Glad our cruising around St Catharines area brought us there today. ❤️