In this episode of Niagara on the Mic, we sit down with Allison Finlay, Head Winemaker at the Niagara College Teaching Winery, to explore her full-circle journey through Ontario’s wine world. From discovering her passion during a spontaneous tasting room visit to leading the next generation of winemakers, Allison shares what makes Niagara’s vineyards so special.

We sip her 2022 Dean’s List Riesling and talk about everything from harvest season chaos to climate change, mentorship, the science and magic of fermentation, and how Ontario wine is shaking off old pretensions to create something fresh, inclusive, and world-class.

Recorded at the beautiful Largo’s Loft in downtown St. Catharines.