For many years the port maker Newman aged its product in the Wine Vaults alongside St. John's harbour. The historic building is well worth a visit (beautiful stone vaulted ceilings) and you get a chance to sample some of the Newman Port (no longer aged...More

This is a small location but a very interesting history. The guides are very knowledgeable and the tasting was fun! buy joint ticket with Commissariate House and enjoy two interesting locations describing pieces of St. John's history.

Convenient downtown location, staff were very informative/knowledgeable about the history of the Vaults If only those walls could talk . . . . . . Sampling was enjoyed as well!

The Scots figured out that the taste of whisky is changes depending on the weather and climate where it is casked. By accident, it was discovered that port wine from Portugal casked and stored in vaults in St. John's developed a richer, more complex taste---The...More

this is a place only for port, but it's interesting to learn all different kinds of port and the history

Been there twice now. One for a wedding photo shoot and the second time for a concert. This winery is a historic site and worthwhile checking it out for the history and the cellars. Well known for its port wine. I just loved the place...More

Short stop - the wine cellars aren’t very large but has a bit of interesting Newfoundland port history. Our visit lasted approx 1/2 hr including a generous tasting of Newman Port. Yum! $6 for an adult admission but also gives you access the Commissariat too...More