E4 - Between the Lines Winery, Canada

For this episode, we welcome Greg Wertsch, co-founder of Between the Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, for the very first interview of the podcast. Fittingly, our debut features a winery whose name almost mirrors our own — a coincidence too good not to celebrate. Greg, alongside his brother Yannick, has built a family estate that blends German winemaking training with Canadian determination, producing small-lot wines that combine precision and creativity. In our conversation, Greg reflects on how Between the Lines began, his journey into winemaking, and the philosophy that drives the winery. He explains how he and Yannick divide their responsibilities, the calculated risks they take in the vineyard and cellar, and why their approach has been described as "German engineering with a Canadian twist." This debut interview offers an inside look at how the Wertsch brothers are shaping Niagara's next generation of wine. With Greg at the helm, listeners gain candid insights into the balance between innovation, discipline, and authenticity. For more information about our podcast, visit us on the web: https://readbetweenthewines.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines