For this episode, we welcome David Stasiuk, head winemaker at Rockway Vineyards in Niagara’s Twenty Mile Bench. David’s journey began in hospitality before wine studies at Niagara College led him to vintages in the Okanagan, Australia’s Yarra Valley, and Marlborough, New Zealand. These experiences shaped his craft and fuelled a philosophy rooted in balance, patience, and terroir.
Rockway stands out as both an estate winery and an 18-hole championship golf course, offering a rare blend of wine and sport. From its breezy benchland soils, David cultivates Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc, while exploring sparkling wine production and innovative styles.
This conversation explores Niagara’s evolving identity, the realities of small-scale winemaking, and why Cabernet Franc and Riesling shine so brightly in Ontario. At its heart, it’s about people, place, and the pursuit of meaningful wines.
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