Prince Edward County Breweries & Wineries
The Prince Edward County region has over a dozen vinyards, wineries, cideris and breweries that create unique beverages.
You are welcome to take a tour, and visit their shops afterwards
(samples may only be served, and alcoholic beverages may only be sold to those 19 years of age or older).
The growing season is as long as the Niagara Region, but the winters are colder. Vineyards are next to Lake Ontario, which has a moderating effect on the air temperatures. The earliest winery in the area was the Noxon Vineyard in Allisonville, which won a medal for its wines at the 1876 Philadelphia Expo. Cabernet Sauvignon vines have been growing here since 1980; Vidal since 1992; Pinot Noir since 1995 and Pinot Gris since 1996. 33 Vines Vineyard: 9261 Highway 33 The Loyalist Parkway Conway, Ontario Mailing: P.O. Box 1250, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 613-373-1133 33 Vines is a new vineyard (opened in 2004) located on Highway 33, the Loyalist Parkway, 10 kms east of the Glenora Ferry. 33 Vines is a boutique winery that produces premium red and white wines from vinefera grape vines on our seven acre parcel of land overlooking the Adolphus Reach inlet on Lake Ontario. Barley Days Brewery (formerly Glenora Springs Brewery) 11369 Loyalist Parkway Picton ON, K0K 2T0 (613)476-7468 Brewing craft beers without compromise, using only the finest malts and hops, and brewed in small batches to insure quality. Makers of McKinney's Triple Chin Irish Dark Ale (now Wind & Sail Dark Ale). Bergeron Estate Winery 9656 Loyalist Parkway, (Adolphus Reach) 613-373-1040 10 acres containing grapes of the Reisling, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Vidal, and Gewürztraminer varieties. Opening July 2007. Winemaker: Dan Sullivan Owner: David & Mary Bergeron, Ted Bergeron Black Prince Winery 13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton (613) 476-4888 Toll Free 1-866-470-9463 Winemaker Geoff Webb is crafting wine from many of the diverse vineyards in `The County` andadding some medieval lore along the way. Discover all the Prince has to offer. Black River Vineyards 553 Morrison Point Road, (North Marysburgh) 613-476-6175 By Chadsey's Cairns Winery & Vineyard 17432 Loyalist Parkway Wellington, ON (613) 399-2992 Wine store and winery housed in historic farm buildings overlooking Lake Ontario. Winemaker Vida Zalnieriunas produces wines ranging from a refreshing Riesling to something more mellow like a barrel-aged Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. Carmela Estates Winery, Vines Restaurant, Carmela Hall 1186 Greer Road / R.R. 1 Wellington, Ontario K0K 3L0 613-399-3939 / 1-866-578-3445 Carmela Estates Winery under winemaker Norman Hardie brings together old world wine making, the finest vines and ideal terroir to produce well balanced grapes and superior wines. Check out the Vines Restaurant, and their banquet/wedding facilities. Casadea Vineyards 361 Cold Creek Road, (Hillier) 613-392-3585 Closson Chase Vineyards 629 Closson Road Hillier Ontario, K0K 2T0 613-399-1418 Toll Free: 1-888-201-2300 Closson Chase Vineyards is a reflection of the true nature of the County, and is housed in a heritage barn. Winemaker Deborah Paskus uses centuries-old European traditions to create exceptional quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Daily Tastings. Open Tues - Sun, May to October. County Cider Company Estate Winery County Road 8, R.R.#4 Waupoos (613) 476-1022 Del-Gatto Estates Ltd. Bella Vineyards County Road 8, Cape Vesey Waupoos Half Moon Bay Winery 3271 County Road 13, (South Marysburgh) 613-476-4785 Opening summer 2008 Hillier Creek Estates 46 Stapleton Road, (Hillier) 613-399-5114 Hubbs Creek Vineyard Danforth Road (200m East Of Chase Rd), (Hillier) 416-638-2941 Hubbs Creek Vineyard is a family-run vineyard owned by John Battista Calvieri and Joseph Calvieri. They are located in Prince Edward County, near the town of Wellington, and about two kilometres north of Lake Ontario. Hubbs Creek had its first planting in the spring of 2002. Huff Estates Winery 2274 County Rd. 1 (NW corner of Hwy 62 & Cty. Rd. 1) Bloomfield ON, K0K 1G0 613-393-5802 Winemaker Frederic Picard is producing wines that express the finest terroir, specializing in Bordeaux and burgundy wines. With two separate vineyards growing Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, they are capturing the essence of the lime-rich soils and mesoclimates of this unique region. Karlo Estates 561 Danforth Road, (Hillier) 416-908-2100 Karlo Estates is located in the hub of the exciting new wine region of Prince Edward County ("The County"). Its 93 rolling acres of Burgundian soil straddle the regions of Wellington and Hillier. You will find it on historic Danforth Road, built in 1799. (Yes, the same Danforth famous for Greek food in Toronto.) Ideally situated close to the shores of Lake Ontario, Karlo Estates enjoys the lake's moderating effects to alleviate Canada's harsh winters and hot summers. The soil, made up of limestone and the famous Hillier clay, closely resembles the celebrated soil of the Burgundy region of France. With latitude similar to Burgundy as well, the County's Karlo Estates promises to produce great Canadian Wines with a distinctive terroir. Lacey Estates Winery 812 Closson Road, (Hillier) Lighthall Vineyard 308 Lighthall Road, (Athol) 613-476-7748 Long Dog Vineyards & Winery Inc. 104 Brewers Rd. Milford ON, K0K 2P0 (613) 476-4140 This vineyard was established in 1997, and is set on 300 acres, including a charming yellow 1840's Loyalist farm house and several outbuildings, and now has 25,000 vines. The first plantings, in 1999, were 1200 vines of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Gamay. The winery is owned by James Lahti, an IMAX film producer, and Steven Rapkin, a lawyer. Norman Hardie Norman Hardie 1152 Greer Road Wellington ON, K0K 3L0 (613) 399-5297 A small boutique winery carved into a gentle sloping hill. Ridge Stone Estate 18908 Loyalist Parkway, (Hillier) 613-399-5713 Ridgeview Vineyards 805 Closson Road, (Hillier) 613-399-2282 Robert Thomas Estate Vineyards 784/787 County Road 18, (Athol) 613-476-4430 Rosehall Run Vineyards Inc 1243 Greer Road Wellington Ontario, K0K 3L0 613-399-1183 Fine wines grown and produced in artisan spirit, with a tasting room and retail store. Free guided tours available May to October 11:00 am - 5:00 pm daily, and November to April. by appointment. Tours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on summer weekends. For groups of over 10 guests, please pre-book at 613 399-1183. Sandbanks Estates Winery 17598 Loyalist Parkway Wellington ON, K0K 3L0 (613) 399-1839 Winemaker Catherine Langlois crafts wines in small batches from grapes that are handpicked from their own vineyard. Their winemaking technique includes aging the wines in French and American oak. Stanners Vineyard 76 Station Road, (Hillier) 613-476-6784 Sugarbush Vineyards 1286 Wilson Road Hillier (Wellington) 613-399-9000 Sugarbush Vineyards is a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery, with wines you will never find in your local LCBO store with a peak production of only 1500 cases/year grown in a herbicide free vineyard, where all of the weed control is performed manually. Tasting room opens in August 2007, and is open weekends, by appointment, or by chance if you catch us in the vineyard. The Devil's Wishbone 1014 County Road 7, (North Marysburgh) 613-476-1199 The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery 990 Closson Road Hillier Ontario, K0K 2J0 613-399-1048 Toll Free: 866-792-7712 The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery is housed in a lovingly restored Loyalist barn built circa 1826. Visit our beautiful vineyards and taste the delicious, award-winning VQA wines of Trumpour's Mill. Twobridges Vineyards 640 Crowes Road, (South Marysburgh) 905-826-8129 TwoBridges Vineyards, near the village of Milford in Prince Edward County Ontario, has a 50 acre vineyard of wine grapes, 36 acres of managed woodlot, and 100 acres of farm land. Vignoble Plamondon 20648 Loyalist Parkway, (Ameliasburgh) 613-242-6787 Waupoos Estates Winery 3016 County Road #8 Waupoos ON (613) 476-8338 Fax: (613) 476-1355 Winery, tasting bar, boutique. Private functions and tours. The winemaker is Amy Mumby. Gazebo Restaurant, overlooking Lakeside Ontario, with dock. Winery open May 15-Oct 15 10:30 am to 6pm, Restaurant open May 15-Oct 15 11:30 to 9 pm. Closed Wednesday evenings. Reservations recommended. Wicked Point Winery 237 Salmon Point Road, (Athol) 613-393-1682
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