Stone Eagle Winery, a destination winery and restaurant, opened earlier this month.

Boxes of artificial garlands and Christmas trees stand in the lobby of Niagara’s newest winery, in preparation of the most decorative time of the year, but the proprietors of Stone Eagle Winery wonder if it’s enough to fill this grand gathering space.

“Wine tastes better in a beautiful environment,” explains Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli before outlining a to-do list with sister and Stone Eagle co-owner Angela Marotta that includes adjusting lighting in the restaurant and tasting room to create the right ambiance.

With an estimated investment of $40-million, based on reports to Niagara-on-the-Lake town council, Stone Eagle represents a huge vote of confidence in continued growth of a luxury wine tourism in

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