The FEROX Story
With dominating wine quality and exceptional vineyard practices,
Ferox is an influential name that fiercely leads
the Niagara wine industry to become recognizable
for superior quality wines on a national and international level.
ONE DARING BOTTLE AT A TIME
2015
November 16th, 2015
Fabian and Stephanie hand harvest Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes for their first wine. Only 3 barrels were made.
2016
Ferox by Fabian Reis is born
From the Latin word Fierce, Ferox was developed by Professor Herb Proske and his students at the Art Institute of Orange County in California.
2018
Ferox is home
Fabian and Stephanie purchase the Vignoble Rancourt Winery planted with mature Bordeaux vines on excellent soil, in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
2021
Ferox receives the Ontario Viticulture Sustainability Certification
“We pay meticulous attention to the health of our soil and do not use any herbicide. Instead, we use mechanical weed management which allows us to improve biodiversity, the soil structure and organic matter”