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The Coolest Getaway
“Chardonnays from Prince Edward County are like Chablis discovering a long-lost cousin that washed up on the shores of Lake Ontario.”
Matt Kramer, Internationally Acclaimed Author and Wine Critic
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The blissful sandy beaches, idyllic countryside and hip culinary scene make “The County” one of the coolest wine regions out there. The region’s cool temperatures and classic limestonebased soils give winemakers a unique environment to craft wines that clearly demonstrate a sense of place. Look out over the serene acres of vineyards and enjoy inspired cuisine and distinctive wines that are the epitome of cool climate winemaking. 11 19 22
Prince Edward County
About two hours from Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario, this peninsula sits on a foundation of porous limestone that gives its grapes a distinctive minerality and bright acidity.
Redtail Vineyards
Harwood Estate Vineyards
Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard
Stanners Vineyard
Traynor Family Vineyard
Lacey Estates Winery
Closson Chase
Keint-he Winery
Sandbanks Estate Winery
Trail Estate Winery
Winery Information
Wine Route
Provincial Highway
Regional Road
Lighthall Vineyards
Waupoos Estates Winery
Broken Stone Winery Black Prince Winery
An original County winery, Black Prince offers a large selection of wine, local beer, and cider right in Picton. The 50-acre Estate with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc and Merlot also features Ontario’s only gourmet wine vinegar cellar, a restored 19th Century barn and cooperage suitable for special events, a Wood-Fired Pizza Bistro and a new 18-hole Disc Golf Course making it a must-visit.
LOCATION
13370 Loyalist Parkway
HOURS
Summer
Picton K0K 2T0 613-476-4888 1-866-470-WINE (9463) blackprincewinery.com or canadianvinegarcellars.com info@blackprincewinery.com blackprincewinery blackprincewinery
Tastings Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Bistro Daily 12 pm – 9 pm
Winter
Tastings Daily 11 am – 5 pm Bistro check for hours
Nestled amongst the vines at the end of a picturesque country lane, this boutique winery crafts limited quantities of delicious VQA wines, specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Winemaker Tim Kuepfer’s philosophy is that the greatest wines are made in the vineyard. Familyowned by Tim and Micheline Kuepfer, this winery, with its lovely atmosphere, provides a memorable wine-tasting experience.
LOCATION 524 Closson Road Hillier K0K 2J0 343-600-3993 info@brokenstone.ca brokenstonewinery.com brokenstonewinery
HOURS Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Daily 11 am – 5 pm
Winter Weekends and by appointment
CASA-DEA ESTATES WINERY
This picturesque property is the first winery on Greer Road and is now one of the largest wineries in the County. Our 65-acre vineyard consists of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Melon de Bourgogne and the first in Canada to grow the Italian grape Pecorino. There is also a banquet facility for your dream wedding on the property.
LOCATION
1186 Greer Road Wellington K0K 3L0 613-399-3939 info@casadeaestates.com casadeaestates.com
HOURS
Summer Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Winter Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Sunday
Closson Chase
For 25 years, Closson Chase has been producing award-winning, internationally acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from their 35-acre estate. Equally known for their exceptional Burgundian-style wines and stunning property, Closson Chase is truly a destination in itself. Visit the winery and enjoy a tasting or glass of wine in the gorgeous garden or visit the website to find other happenings!
LOCATION 629 Closson Road Hillier K0K 2J0 613-399-1418 info@clossonchase.com clossonchase.com casadeawinery clossonchasevineyards
HOURS
March 1 – December 20
Daily – check website for hours
With some of the oldest, most extensive vineyards in PEC, they are recognized for making low-intervention, terroir-driven wine. The winery offers a comprehensive culinary program with menus focused on local farm-to-table ingredients. The historic 200-year-old barn together with the picturesque vineyard-side grounds offer year-round tastings, a wine and gift boutique, and bespoke experiences including curated private dinners, events and wedding packages.
LOCATION 990 Closson Road Hillier K0K 2J0 613-399-1048 hello@grangeofprinceedward.com grangewinery.com
HOURS
Daily May – October
Winter hours may vary Check website for details grangewinery grangewinery GrangeWinery
Harwood Estate Vineyards
Harwood Estate is an entry point to the limestone-laced Hillier region. 100% solar-powered, Harwood grows the County’s most popular varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris along with their flagship Windward White and Admirals Blend from the winemaking care of Jason Collens-Noll. Enjoy wine by the glass in their new tasting room, complete with patio, and enjoy gorgeous vistas of the estate vineyard. Or enjoy a tasting in the barrel cellar or vineyard “Pods”. The winery is wheelchair, bicycle and RV friendly and offers an electric vehicle charging station.
LOCATION
18908 Loyalist Parkway
Hillier K0K 2J0
1-855-ONT-WINE (668-9463) info@harwood.co harwood.co
HOURS
Daily 11 am – 6 pm harwoodestatevineyards sunnyharwoodpec HarwoodEstateVineyards
Huff Estates Winery
In Prince Edward County there’s an exceptional winery destination: Huff Estates – winery, inn and art gallery. Sample superb Huff Estates wines in the tasting room. Have lunch overlooking the vineyard, then discover contemporary Canadian art in Oeno Gallery. One more day? Stay at the luxurious Inn at Huff Estates. Huff Estates: Uncork. Unwind. Unmatched.
LOCATION
2274 County Road 1 Bloomfield K0K 1G0 613-393-5802 info@huffestates.com huffestates.com
HOURS
Summer
Daily 10 am – 7 pm
Spring & Fall
Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Winter
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Other days by appointment huffestateswine HuffEstates
Karlo Estates Winery
County hospitality in a cozy historic barn. Winemakers Derek Barnett and Spencer Mayer earned 23 gold medal scores in one year and Karlo was on the “Top Ten Cutting Edge Wines in the World” list, “The Best of the Best of Ontario”, “The Top Ten Best Ontario Wines of the Year” and on “Ontario’s Top 20 Wineries” list for the last 3 consecutive years. Walk the vineyard to visit their Instagram-worthy dry-stone bridge. The historic Speakeasy hosts weekly “Dinner Jams”, “Life Drawing”, “Tasty Trivia”, “Bitchin’ Bingo” and “Fourth Friday Fondues” along with “Dinner and a Show” Saturday nights.
LOCATION
561 Danforth Road Wellington K0K 3L0 613-399-3000 info@karloestates.com karloestates.com
HOURS
May 1 – October 31
Sunday – Thursday 12 pm – 7 pm
Friday & Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm
November 1 – April 30
Sunday – Thursday 12 pm – 5 pm
Friday & Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm karloestateswinery karloestates karloestateswinery
KEINT-HE
Keint-he is a boutique winery with a focus on varietals that are typically grown in Burgundy, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Centrally located in Prince Edward County’s wine region, Keint-he produces domestic wines that exhibit European minerality and acidity. The result is award-winning, terroir-based wines that reflect our standard for quality and the character of the region in which they were produced.
LOCATION
49 Hubbs Creek Road Wellington K0K 3L0 613-399-5308 info@keint-he.ca keint-he.ca
HOURS
Summer
March 16 – December 15
Daily 11 am – 5 pm or by appointment
Winter
December 15 – March 15
Friday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm keinthewinery Keint-he Winery & Vineyards
Lacey Estates Winery
The Lacey family purchased the property in 1982 and dug into the Hillier clay-loam soils of their property on the Closson Road in 2003 to plant what would become 12 acres. They made their first wines in 2007. The focus is on hand-crafted, small-production wines from their estate vines. Winemaker Kimball Lacey is sinking his County roots deeper every year while Liz Lacey runs the well-appointed tasting room and retail store.
LOCATION
804 Closson Road Hillier K0K 2J0 613-399-2598 info@laceyestates.com laceyestates.com
HOURS
Monday – Friday 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 6 pm
Lighthall Vineyards
Founded in 2008 with over 60 acres of vines near the South Shore of Prince Edward County. Our focus is on still and sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Vidal, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Unoaked and lightly oaked wines let the natural terroir of PEC shine through. Try the unique experience of matching our wine to our sheep’s milk cheese sourced from a single herd on a local family farm. Flights with our staff are available inside or out as the weather permits.
LOCATION
308 Lighthall Road Milford K0K 2P0 613-767-9155 info@lighthallvineyards.com lighthallvineyards.com lighthallvineyards
HOURS
Daily 10 am – 5 pm
Last tasting starts at 4:45 pm lighthallvineyards
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY & VINEYARD
Norm Hardie apprenticed for 6 years under top producers in Burgundy, South Africa, Oregon, New Zealand and California before putting roots down in PEC. His wines can now be found in over 20 Michelin Star restaurants across Europe and Asia. Enjoy wood-fired pizza, PEI oysters and smoked trout on his covered outdoor patio and oyster bar April through November.
LOCATION
1152 Greer Road
Wellington K0K 3L0 613-399-5297 info@normanhardie.com normanhardie.com
HOURS
May – October 10 am – 6 pm
November – April 11 am – 5 pm
Restaurant 11 am – 6 pm with days subject to seasonal change normanhardiewinery normanhardiewinery
Redtail Vineyards
Their 25-acre vineyard is the largest in Ontario under geotextile (protecting our vines from the cold county frost). They focus on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gamay Noir produced with low-intervention methods showcasing varietal typicity. Enjoy a tasting or a glass of wine on their covered patio overlooking the vineyard.
LOCATION
422 Partridge Hollow Road
HOURS
April – October
Consecon K0K 1T0 613-965-0893 info@redtailvineyards.com redtailvineyards.com redtailvineyardspec redtailvineyards
Daily 11 am – 6 pm
November – April
Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Founded in 2001 by grape grower and Winemaker Dan Sullivan, Rosehall Run has been at the forefront of Prince Edward County winemaking. Dan is critically acclaimed for his consistent, elegant, approachable Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and sparkling wines as well as his innovations with unique varietals. Taste pure County wines as you stroll through the vineyard, relax on our deck or enjoy a picnic sourced from our local farmers, producers and growers.
LOCATION
1243 Greer Road
Wellington K0K 3L0
613-399-1183
1-888-399-1183 wine@rosehallrun.com rosehallrun.com
HOURS
May – December
Daily 10 am – 6 pm
January – April
Daily 11 am – 5 pm rosehall_run rosehall_run RosehallRun
Sandbanks Estate Winery
Located along the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, Sandbanks Winery provides an experience like no other. Crafting their award-winning wines for over 20 years has earned them a loyal following for their full-bodied reds and crisp whites. They are renowned for their welcoming and fun atmosphere, outdoor tasting bars, and picnic area. They offer a variety of specialty tours and tastings, lively events, and the seasonal Shorelines Bistro Food Truck make Sandbanks Winery the perfect destination for your Wine Country visit.
LOCATION
17598 Loyalist Parkway
Wellington K0K 3L0 613-399-1839 wine@sandbankswinery.com sandbankswinery.com
HOURS
May – September
Daily 11 am – 6 pm
July & August
Friday & Saturday 11 am – 7 pm
October – April
Daily 11 am – 5 pm sandbankswinery sandbankswinery SandbanksEstateWinery
Stanners Vineyard
A small, family-owned, artisanal winery in Hillier PEC. Colin Stanners is making complex, award-winning wines, allowing each vintage to speak clearly and with purity. With dedication, patience and a non-interventionist approach, we lovingly produce small batches of exquisite wine. Protecting habitat with our viticultural and landscaping practices is an important aspect of our operations. Tours possible by arrangement.
LOCATION
76 Station Road Hillier K0K 2J0
613-661-3361 info@stannersvineyard.ca stannersvineyard.ca stannerswines StannersVineyard
HOURS
2023: May 1 – December 23
Thursday – Monday 11 am – 5 pm
Tues. & Wed. by chance/arrangement
2024: January 13 – April 30
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Monday – Friday by chance/arrangement
Additional days during off-season events
Sugarbush Vineyards
Rob and Sally Peck welcome you to visit their small, family-owned vineyard and winery – the “garagiste” winery of Prince Edward County. Sugarbush Vineyards specializes in small-lot artisanal wines made from estate-grown grapes (Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Cabernet Franc). Large outdoor summer patio and tasting area. Light lunches available in high season, snowshoe trail in winter. Dogs welcome.
LOCATION
1286 Wilson Road Hillier K0K 2J0 613-399-9000 info@sugarbushvineyards.ca sugarbushvineyards.ca
HOURS
Summer Daily 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Winter Saturday & Sunday or by chance sugarbushwines sugarbushwines SugarbushVineyards
Three Dog Winery
At Three Dog Winery they strive to be a gathering place for the community where you not only enjoy a glass of wine, but break bread with friends. On weekends, experience live music and wood-fired pizza on the best patio in the County. They offer premium terroir-driven wines as well as affordable patio sippers. See you soon!
LOCATION
1920 Fish Lake Road
Picton K0K 1W0
613-403-4323 wine@threedogwine.com threedogwine.com
HOURS
Summer Daily 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday 11 am – 6 pm
(closed Tuesday) Winter
Friday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm threedogwinery threedogwinery
Trail Estate Winery
Trail Estate is proud of its part in “redefining Ontario wines” (Elle Magazine). They produce terroir- and vintage-driven wines both Classic and Esoteric. All wines are produced with a low-intervention ethos: wild fermentations, zero filtering, zero adds, zero or minimal sulphurs. From sublime, terroirdriven Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cab Franc, to Orange Wines and Pét Nat Sparklings – each wine has depth, complexity and character.
LOCATION
416 Benway Road Hillier K0K 2J0
647-233-8599 info@trailestate.com trailestate.com trailestatewine trailestatewinery
Waupoos Estates Winery
HOURS
May – October
Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 5 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am – 6 pm
Fall
Thursday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Winter
Please visit website for updated hours
Traynor Family Vineyard
Traynor Family Vineyard offers a picturesque setting to taste our awardwinning natural and vegan wines, including Pét-Nat and Piquette. Sip on our wines while taking in the beautiful views from our patio overlooking the vineyard. Come experience our unique approach to winemaking in Prince Edward County.
LOCATION
1774 Danforth Road Hillier K0K 2J0 1-877-403-4224 retail@traynorvineyard.com traynorvineyard.com traynorvineyard TraynorVineyard
HOURS
April – November
Daily 10 am – 7 pm
December – March
Please visit website for updated hours
Discover a wide selection of award-winning wines at the first winery in Prince Edward County. The winery offers tastings and boutique shopping with gourmet goods like chocolate and gelato. Enjoy a glass of wine by the water or enjoy the farm-to-table dining at the restaurant. The restaurant is nestled in the vineyards with water views and is sustainably supplied by the estate’s farm.
LOCATION
3016 County Road 8
Picton K0K 2T0
613-476-8338 info@waupooswinery.com waupooswinery.com waupoosestateswinery waupoosestateswinery
HOURS May – November 10:30 am – 6 pm
December – April 11 am – 4 pm
Tours May – September 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Restaurant Summer: Daily 11:30 am – 9 pm
