Gift shoppers in Canada looking for memorable wine gifts for friends, family, hosts, and colleagues who love good wine and Niagara.

The Gift of Wine: Niagara Wine and Icewine Gift Ideas

When you want a present that feels personal and a little special, Niagara wine gifts are hard to beat. There is something warm about handing someone a bottle that comes from a real family farm, with a story behind every pour. At The Hare Wine Co. on 769 Niagara Stone Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, we make VQA wines, including the signature Cabernet Franc we are known for, alongside crisp whites, sparkling, and our estate Icewine. Whether you are shopping for a host, a parent, a colleague, or yourself, here are our favourite ways to give the gift of wine. We ship anywhere in Canada.

Estate Icewine, the gift that feels like a treat

If you want one gift that says occasion, reach for our estate Icewine. It is a rich, golden dessert wine made from grapes left to freeze right on the vine, and it takes a whole lot of fruit to fill a single bottle. That makes it feel rare and a little indulgent, which is exactly what you want in a present.

Icewine suits the people who already seem to have everything. It is lovely to unwrap, beautiful on a holiday table, and it keeps well in the fridge once opened. Pour it alongside a creamy dessert, a sharp cheese, or on its own as a sweet end to a meal. You can learn more about how we grow and make it on our Icewine page, then have a bottle sent straight to your favourite person.

A gift card when you want them to choose

Sometimes the kindest gift is the freedom to pick. If you are not sure whether your friend leans toward our bold reds, a bright white, or a celebratory sparkling, a virtual gift card lets them follow their own taste.

Our gift cards are delivered digitally, which makes them perfect for last-minute occasions or for someone who lives across the country. There is no wrapping, no shipping wait, and no guessing about what is already in their cellar. They simply choose the wines they love, whenever the moment is right. It is a thoughtful, no-pressure way to share a little bit of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The shortbread that gives back

For a gift with real heart, there are Grandma Hare's Shortbread Cookies. Made from a treasured family recipe and sold in packs of three, these buttery cookies are a sweet little something on their own or tucked alongside a bottle of wine.

Here is the part we love most. All proceeds from Grandma Hare's Shortbread go to Gillian's Place, a shelter supporting women and children. So when you give these cookies, you are also giving to your community. They make a warm host gift, a kind gesture for a neighbour, or a feel-good addition to any wine present. Pair a pack with a bottle of red and you have a gift that tastes good and does good.

A tasting experience to share

Not every gift needs to come in a box. A guided tasting at our family winery is an experience you can give, and it is one people remember long after the glasses are empty. Picture your gift recipient settling in with a flight of our VQA wines while we walk them through each pour and the story of how it came to be.

A tasting is a wonderful present for couples, for a parent who loves a day trip, or for friends planning a visit to Niagara wine country. Reservations are recommended, so we suggest you reserve a tasting ahead of the visit. For exact visiting details, check theharewineco.com.

A club membership that keeps giving

If you really want to spoil someone, give a gift that arrives again and again. A membership in our Founders Wine Club brings our small-batch VQA wines to their door, season after season, with member savings and a warmer welcome whenever they visit.

There are three ways to give. The 4 Bottle Founders tier starts from $99, a lovely introduction for someone new to the winery life. The 6 Bottle Founders tier starts from $149 and suits the regular drinker or the friend who loves to entertain. Our Red Brick Club is an invite-only tier starting from $199 for the most devoted wine lovers. A membership is a generous gift for a milestone birthday, a big thank you, or a couple who hosts beautifully. You can compare the tiers on our wine club page and pick the one that fits the person on your list.

Whatever you choose, you are giving something made with care on a family farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and that thoughtfulness comes through. We ship anywhere in Canada, so distance is never a reason to skip a special gift.

Frequently asked questions

Do you ship wine gifts across Canada? Yes. We ship within Canada, so you can send a gift of wine, Icewine, or shortbread to friends and family anywhere in the country. Cross-border shipping outside Canada is not available, so please make sure your gift recipient has a Canadian address.

How do the virtual gift cards work? Our gift cards are delivered digitally, which makes them ideal for last-minute gifting or for someone who lives far away. Your recipient can put the value toward any wines they like, whenever suits them, with no wrapping or shipping wait. It is a flexible way to let them choose their own favourites.

What is a good wine gift for someone who already has everything? Estate Icewine is our go-to for the person who is hard to shop for, because it feels rare and a little indulgent. A guided tasting experience or a Founders Wine Club membership also makes a memorable gift, since both give an experience rather than just an object.

Ready to give the gift of wine? Browse our Icewine and have a gift shipped anywhere in Canada, or reserve a tasting at The Hare Wine Co. in Niagara-on-the-Lake.