Mastronardi Estate Winery offers award winning wines on a 100 acre historic vineyard. MEW is home to Vino Vista - the areas premier outdoor event center Mastronardi Estate Winery is nestled in the heart of Essex County wine region. This family-run winery exhibits a distinguished name in all things agricultural; whether it be their history in the greenhouse fresh produce industry or growing grapes on the 100-acre vineyard. Winemakers,Tony and Jared Mastronardi — a father and son duo — work side by side creating award winning VQA wines that will please every palate. Our unique European-style tasting room is open 7 days a week where knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect wine for any occasion. The 100 acre vineyard, originally planted over 25 years ago during the revival of wine production in Southern Ontario, produces many varietals of Vinifera. The vines thrive amongst 1000 + acres of vineyards in Southwestern Ontario, located along a peninsula that wraps around the north shore of Lake Erie. The moderating effect of the climate is ensured by the warm waters of Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, which surround this peninsula. It is the location along the 42nd north parallel (similar to that of French Riviera, Mendecino California, Tuscany Italy and southern France) that gives Lake Erie North Shore the highest accumulation of heat units in Ontario each summer. This Lake effect along with abundant sunshine results in the high sugars and ideal acid levels of each varietal. Therefore, an earlier harvest is common.