About Malivoire
Making great wine Since 1996
Meet Our Team
Malivoire was built on a simple but demanding idea: that a winery can only thrive long-term if it stands equally on three legs — Planet, People, and Prosperity. The people who work here aren't just employees; they're the middle leg of that stool. Many have been with us for years, some for decades, drawn in by the work and kept by something harder to name. We think it has something to do with what happens when you take your values seriously and then actually show up for them every day.
Malivoire Team
OVER THE YEARS
We hear it often from guests, partners, and people who've just spent an afternoon with us: there's something different here. We nod, because we know it's true. Malivoire is a place where doing things well and doing things right have never been mutually exclusive. That's the environment we protect, and the one we keep building — for our team, our land, and everyone who pulls up a chair.
We firmly believe in providing opportunities for our team to evolve while staying true to our core values and objectives.
PROPRIETOR
MARTIN MALIVOIRE
Martin Malivoire never planned to have a winery, yet for more than almost 25+ years now, his winery on the Beamsville Bench has become a base for innovation, creativity and sustainability – to produce wines that are uniquely and proudly Canadian. Wines that could only be grown here, in Niagara. Wines that don’t try to be from any place else.
As a director of motion picture special effects, Martin’s pre-winery career encompassed everything from television’s “Wayne and Shuster Comedy Hour” to such Hollywood big-screen attractions as “Resident Evil”, “A Christmas Story” and “Hairspray”. After thirty years, Martin decided the time for a change had come.
The results came rapidly with the purchase in 1995 of what is now known as the Moira Vineyard, followed by the acquisition of the larger property where the winery now stands. What started as a personal project, became a showcase for creativity and sustainability for the Ontario wine industry.
Winegrowing Director
SHIRAZ MOTTIAR
Shiraz was in the first graduating class at Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). Upon graduation, he joined Malivoire Wine Company in 2000 and was promoted to Winemaker in 2005. In 2017 Shiraz was awarded Quench Magazine's Winemaker of the Year at the Ontario Wine Awards, and in 2021, Malivoire was recognized by WineAlign as Canadian Winery of the Year at the National Wine Awards. Shiraz currently chairs CCOVI’s Advisory Council, is a committee member of Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario, and has also been a Board member and Education committee member of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Now the winery’s Winegrowing Director, Shiraz continues to guide the winery and industry towards a more sustainable future. Shiraz has also farmed his own vineyards since 1999.
Winemaker
Andrea Wilson
Andrea joined as Winemaker in 2026 and beginning with the new vintage already forming on the vine, she will oversee all wine production.
Born in Mexico, Andrea holds multiple degrees: B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering, from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, M.Sc., Viticulture and Oenology, from the Polytechnical University of Madrid, and a Certificate in Wine Business from Sonoma State University.
Andrea’s post-graduate career has taken her from Mexico to the wine regions of Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada, most recently as Winemaker for Flatrock Cellars, before joining Malivoire in her new role.
Assistant Winemaker
Dan Stouck
With Malivoire since 2005, Dan is a hands-on presence in every corner of our production floor — from crush to barrel work to bottling, there isn't a stage of winemaking he doesn't touch. That range comes naturally: Dan grew up farming, and his family's multi-generational vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation still supplies the grapes for the wines that carry his family name, including our Stouck Merlot and Meritage.
Farming the vineyard and then guiding those same grapes through the cellar gives Dan a start-to-finish perspective few winemakers ever get.
He was the reigning barrel rolling champion of the Niagara Winter Wine Festival, a title he has officially retired, undefeated.
Folk Art & Naïve Art
Our Illustration
Our illustration is the story of Malivoire and our interconnected communities, sustainably co-existing by the dynamic interactions we foster. We chose the Naïve art style because it draws inspiration from folk and indigenous art traditions that celebrated simplicity, storytelling, and community.
The Canadian illustrator, Jamie Bennett, is known for her diverse portfolio and unique artistic approach, showcasing her talent across a range of industries and publications.
Hover or tap the markers to explore what each part of the illustration represents. You can also check out Malivoire's full story in our Press & Partner Guide.
The Quonstone
Our employees, guests, and facilities — including the Quonstone, of course. A symbol of our stewardship of this land and our commitment to sustainable, innovative agriculture in both winemaking and infrastructure.
The Table
Our communal table, where everyone is invited to sit, eat, drink, and engage with one another. It represents the invitation to listen, share, collaborate, and keep building a strong, sustainable community.
Wholistic Wellness
A wholistic thread connects sustainability, community, and personal well-being. We encourage weaving nature, exercise, creative pursuits, and community into daily life.
Canadian Food Culture
We're part of a large food and agriculture community, surrounded by fruit, vegetable, and livestock farms — did you know West Lincoln is the chicken capital of Ontario? Every decision we make reverberates within Canadian food culture.
A Global Symbol
Our commitment to sustainability reaches beyond our local borders. Fostering a supportive global community that shares our values helps create continuity and wellness for future generations.
Education & Collaboration
We support and help foster knowledgeable, engaged communities invested in sustainable principles — and we endeavour to adapt where needed.
The Bee
Our land is a sanctuary for local wildlife. Bees, birds, and beneficial insects thrive alongside our vines — a living sign of our commitment to stewardship and a sustainable ecosystem.
Our People
Malivoire stands on three legs — Planet, People, and Prosperity — and our people are the middle leg of that stool. Many have been here for years, some for decades, kept by what happens when you take your values seriously and show up for them every day.
The Sun
We never asked our illustrator to include the sun — she added it on her own, and we never discussed why. But we're glad she did. It ripens every grape on the Bench, powers everything we do, and without it, nothing else in this picture exists. Some collaborators just get it.
Hover or tap the markers to explore what each part of the illustration represents.
Taste Trust Guarantee
We want you to be 100% happy with our wine. We offer a money-back guarantee!
Sustainable Winemaking
We are proud to be Certified under Ontario’s Sustainable Winemaking Program
Visit Malivoire
We are located on the Niagara Bench in Beamsville, ON and are open 7 days a week