Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association

The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) is excited to announce a new and improved way to experience PEC wines. Introducing PEC Wine Explorer app! PEC Wine Explorer is a free app that works by matching your individual taste preferences to a database of all PEC wines, resulting in an easy to navigate, personalized wine list with matching accuracy over 91%. With over 35 wineries and cideries and 200+wines and ciders in the system, we’re confident there is someth...ing for everyone. When you find what you like, you can easily store it in your digital cellar. No more need for wine journals or a camera roll full of labels, remember everything in one convenient location. PEC Wine Explorer app is also a one-stop shop for all your wine touring needs, including detailed profiles for all local wineries, tourism businesses and retailers, as well as lists of unique wine activities. Discover which wineries host elevated tastings, which ones will welcome your dog, or which sell the wines that match your preferences. New activities are always being added, so download today, find a wine you love, and plan your perfect trip to PEC wine country. Download the free app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/pec-wine-explorer/id1543408111 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details Website: https://explore.princeedwardcountywine.ca/

We've added 215 wines from your favourite PEC wineries and cideries to the 2021 Spring Release List so you can find and discover fresh new PEC wines. https://explore.princeedwardcountywine.ca/wines

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You can now find FifthTown Artisan Cheese Co. on the PEC Wine Explorer app and website: https://explore.princeedwardcountywine.ca/organizations/5213 Go buy some cheese and support local!

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Introducing our new Mini Bottles. These little 148 ml. (5 ounce) bottles may look cute, but they pack the same wines which have earned Karlo Estates an unpreced...ented 21 Gold Medal scores by Canada’s top dozen wine writers in just the first few months of 2021. Buy them for a Virtual Tasting or have them on their own as an at-home tasting kit so you can try before you buy full bottles. They work for shared virtual tastings or as single glasses of wine savouring all to yourself. To launch, we’ve got two upcoming tastings which we will be doing on a weekly basis. Order your virtual tasting kits by the Tuesday before the tasting to have it shipped anywhere in Ontario in time for the tasting on Friday or Sunday. If you missed the cut off, don’t worry. Order anyway and catch the next week’s edition. "The Bargain Hunter" Virtual Tasting Friday, 7 May 2021 from 8:00 PM -9:15 PM (and every Friday after that) Join Partner, Saxe Brickenden and Vintner, Sherry Karlo for a virtual tasting of 6 of our most popular wines. You’ll learn some wine etiquette, how to engage your senses, food pairing ideas and a bit of the Karlo Estates story. The five ounce bottles will give you enough wine for 5 people to do a one ounce tasting of five wines, or you can savour them as a 5 ounce glass of wine. We recommend two people share each bottle for a total of 3 five ounce glasses of wine over the course of an evening... or four people to do 1.5 glasses over the course of the tasting. Perfect for your safety bubble to join in. $75. Buy online in our bottle shop - scroll to the bottom for our various virtual tasting packs. "The Connoisseur" Virtual Tasting - Mother's Day Edition Sunday, 9 May 2021 from 3:00 PM-4:15 PM (and every Sunday after that) Saxe and Sherry will walk you through 6 of our most spectacular wines. It’s the perfect gift for your wine loving Mom and a great way to attend an event together while we all stay at home. $100.00 #wine #virtualtasting #tastingkits #PrinceEdwardCounty #drinklocal #Ontario #OntarioWine @winecountryont #wineallthetime #lockdownfun #keepfromgoingcrazy

Thank you all our Featured Speakers and Session Sponsors who participated, presented, hosted and contributed to the success of our first virtual Spring Tune-up.

Moderated by Sommelier Jay Whiteley, hear from Winemakers Dave Gillingham of Domain Darius Winery, Battista Calvieri of Hubbs Creek Vineyards, Dan Sullivan and ...Lorne Weyers of Rosehall Run Vineyards and Derek Barnett and Spencer Mayer of Karlo Estates as they discuss what makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay so distinct in Prince Edward County. Grab a glass and join us. Be sure to register at the link below. The last time we did this, we had over 100 people registered so get your spot now. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZMkceqhqDsqGNyz_LOt4LP75ZlUhkOPm #PrinceEdwardCounty #PinotNoir #Chardonnay #winetalk

This is critical for the industry, the jobs it supports and the sustainability of wineries in PEC and the rest of the province. https://www.quintenews.com//local-winery-owner-seeking-lo/

Wine Bar Alert: Our Wine Lounge is open tonight and tomorrow night. In fact, this wine bar is open every Friday and Saturday night year-round from 5 to 9PM or a...s long as we’re all having fun. Come enjoy wine by the glass from a current selection of 14 different wines and nibble on a cheese and charcuterie board. We’ve got the ambiance, you bring the friends. Open Saturday February 13th from Noon until 9:00PM. Friday’s; Noon until 9PM. Sunday and Monday from Noon until 5PM. Tastings, wine by the glass and charcuterie. Karlo’s Wine Lounge is equipped with four individual air zones and a state-of-the-art virus-killing UV filtration system and further filtration which removes airborne particles down to 0.03 microns to protect customers and employees. Reservations recommended due to reduced capacity. 613) 399-3000 Serving groups of 6 or less. Picture ID with home address must be checked at the door. Please have a list of party’s names and email addresses for contact tracing PIck-up available for online orders or call the winery at 1 (613) 399-3000 FREE delivery throughout Ontario for 6+ bottles. PLEASE NOTE: this is a mandatory directive from the Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit class 22 order. Our failure to comply would result in a $5000/ day fine. #winebar #winelounge #PrinceEdwardCounty #theCounty #CountyUp #winelover #winewinewine #vegan #plantbased #wholefood #local #locallove #supportlocal #winetasting #winelife #winecountry #fridaynight #saturdaynight #winedrinker #wineporn #winesofinstagram #wineoclock #winefriday #winesaturday #winenot #winestagram #foodandwine #redwine #roseallday #instawine

In case you missed it, or want to watch it again, the Zoom chat with five Prince Edward County winery owners/winemakers is now live! Hear about the connection between Prince Edward County and the Pickering Wine Guild. All of our speakers began their wine journeys as amateur wine club members of the Pickering Wine Guild, and have made the leap to commercial winery owner here in the county. Dan Sullivan and Lorne Weyers from Rosehall Run Vineyards... Battista Calvieri from Hubbs Creek Vineyards Sherry Karlo, on behalf of the Late Richard Karlo, from Karlo Estates Dave Gillingham from Domain Darius Winery Recorded on Zoom on Feb 15, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/39b3e66e3b79/zoom-call-now-live

#DYK there is an additional 6.1% tax wineries pay in addition to HST on every bottle of VQA wine sold at their cellar door. Email your MPP and tell them why you want change! supportontariocraftwineries.ca #FairTaxForLocalWine #SupportLocal #SaveLocalJobs #OnWine #OnPoli

A vineyard update from Traynor Vineyard https://traynorvineyard.com//vineyard-update-a-fresh-start

Congratulations to Closson Chase Vineyards, Karlo Estates & Rosehall Run Vineyards on being listed on vineroutes Ontario's Top 20 Wineries of 2020 list. https://vineroutes.com/announcing-ontarios-top-20-wineries/ Closson Chase Vineyards... Experts in crafting premium chardonnay and pinot noir (try their pinot gris too!), they’ve helped put Prince Edward County on the map. Their focus on the customer experience matches their penchant for producing quality, terroir driven wines. Karlo Estates Situated on a historic property, people don’t just come here for the wine, they come to experience the barn, the bridge and the fascinating stories. The winery tends to have a wider array of offerings, consisting of interesting single varietals and eclectic blends that showcase both the style and image of the winery and of its winemaker, the very celebrated Derek Barnett. Rosehall Run Vineyards This place is among a few top tier producers operating out of Prince Edward County right now, producing consistent, elegant and approachable pinot noirs, chardonnays and sparkling wines as well as innovations with unique varietals.

As we head in to the holidays and the province-wide lockdown, a reminder that you can still order online or curbside pick-up from your PEC winery or cidery. From the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association and it's members, we raise a glass to you for a safe and happy holiday.

I would like to take a moment to thank all the friends of Domaine Darius who purchased the Rotary Cuvée in support of building a new hospital for Prince Edward ...County. Your support allowed us to donate all the proceeds ($21,514.00) to the Wellington Rotary Club for their drive to help build a new hospital. Without your support this would not have been possible, many thanks See more

As COVID-19 continues to impact business across Ontario we want to remind everyone to support local whenever they can. Order take out from local restaurants, shop local for the holiday & don’t forget to drink local. #SafeinWineCountry #Winetasting #ONWine #DrinkLocal #VQA

Who do you know who is a professional looking for holiday gifts for clients ? Or who who just wants to have someone else do the shopping and wrapping and shipping? Please send them our way. We can do that. ;-))

Cork Night is next Tuesday, November 27 from 6 to 9 PM. Come enjoy a tasting of three wines and a cork craft for $25.00 per person. Ticket link in bio #PrinceEdwardCounty https://www.facebook.com/events/391939011982991

The Holiday gifting has started in the cidery! Gathering all our favourite local goodies for you to pick up this weekend. From locally fresh roasted @lordandlad...ycoffee coffee, handcrafted @county.honey beeswax candles and the most delicious @centre.and.main.chocolate chocolate around! All perfectly paired with a bottle or two of cider in a beautiful handmade cider cup from @hannahmelnykmakes . . . #supportlocal #shoplocal #drinkcider #drinkgnarlyapples #rethinkcider #glutenfree #cidercocktails #supportlocalcider #ontariocraftcider #ontapples #craftcider #fulljuicecider #princeedwardcounty #pecwine See more

This year we have curated a limited quantity of 4 gift packs. This years theme is #buy local, #support small business. In this pack ancient grain popping corn, ...popcorn spice from @curedspiceco and dark chocolate bar from @centre.and.main.chocolate along with a handmade keychain. Support @ontario_made @winecountryont @oncraftwineries @getinthelooppec @pecwine @lcbo @ontarioculinary #gift #winecountryontario #oncraftwineries #pecwine #ontariomade #princeedwardcounty #embracethetaste See more

NEW ONLINE CHEESE SHOP It’s finally here! You can now have Lighthall Cheese shipped right to your door. This sample pack of 4 cheeses is waiting for you! H...ead on over to www.lighthallcheese.com or click the link in our bio to see what cheese’s are available. Please note that due to shipping restrictions, all cheese shipments will be separate from any purchases made on the bottle shop in the website. The cheese shop will operate as a stand-alone online store for only your tasty cheese needs . Visit the cheese shop for more details. ***only available for customers in southern Ontario with postal codes beginning with K, L, M, N*** #pec #cheese #sheepmilk #sheepcheese #artisinal #thecounty #countyup #fromage #fromagerie #local #farm #farmtotable #ontario #lighthall #lighthallvineyards #lighthallcheese #lunamoth

The wineries and cideries of PEC are thrilled to welcome you back to their tasting rooms and vineyards. As we do so, slowly and with great care for our guests and staff, we ask for your patience and adherence to provincial and public health guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy experience. Here are five useful tips for planning your visit to PEC to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience https://bit.ly/2XXYWlF If you are visiting Prince Edward County? HPEPH requests that vis...itors to our region register on our Digital Guestbook, which is private, confidential, and requires only basic information. https://hpepublichealth.ca/Guestbook/ A list of the 28 wineries currently open for tastings and/or curbside pick-up as of June 19, 2020 is listed below. Of course, you can always order online from the over 28 wineries and cideries in PEC. We look forward to welcoming you back. https://bit.ly/3efo2C6

#Repost @mdlofsomewhere Wineries, wineries, wineries Prince Edward County has them in abundance, each with their own story, charm and carefully crafted win...es. Some are in restored barns from the 1800s while others operate out of modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Some are run by generations of families, thoughtfully pouring their hearts into every aspect of the experience. Some have sweeping views while others have delicious bites - both easily keeping you satisfied on a relaxing afternoon. Despite the differences, all of them are built with passion and have something unique to offer. The latest blog post (link in bio ) will help you narrow down where to go and how to select a few options for the perfect afternoon. Because who doesn’t love a winery hop? What’s your favourite winery in Prince Edward County? Where are you dying to go next? #princeedwardcounty #torontoblogger #thecounty #princeedwardcountywines #ontariowines #ontariowine #ontariowinery #ontariowineries #ontairowinelovers #mdlofsomewhere #winery #winerylife #winerytour #winerylovers #winelover #winetasting #wineryhopping #wineryhop #blogto #torontolife #ontarioblogger #ontarioblog #exploreontario #explorecanada #farm #farmlife #restoredbarn See more

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Congratulations to Rosehall Run Vineyards on being in The top 10 Pinot Gris/Grigio in Canada: Rosehall Run Vineyards Hungry Point Pinot Gris 2018, VQA Prince Edward County ($26) https://www.winealign.com//guide-to-canadas-best-wines-20/... https://www.winealign.com//117490-Rosehall-Run-Hungry-Poin

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In this long-form post, Wines In Niagara takes a closer look at all the issues facing the Ontario Wine Industry from all sides of the debate. The various issues... are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, to be sure, but the Ontario government and especially its monopoly agency, the LCBO, are at the centre of various problems that need to be addressed before many wineries are forced to shut their doors. Consumers who love their local wines can play a crucial role in the debate. Find out how in this post Grapes of Wrath, posted here http://bit.ly/WineCountryTrouble See more

You have the power. You can help protect family-farm wineries, support local businesses and save rural jobs. Email or call the following offices. Tell them that... local wineries create 11,000 jobs and pay hundreds of millions to public coffers. Tell them that local wineries are at risk of closing because of unfair taxes and levies. Tell them you want to see fair tax for local wineries in next month’s provincial budget. Premier Doug Ford [email protected] 416-325-1941 Minister of Finance Rod Phillips [email protected] 905-427-2060 Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Chair of Cabinet Vic Fedeli [email protected] 416-326-8475 Here are some tips: - If you send an email, post a screenshot on social media and tag the Premier, Ministers and Ontario Craft Wineries - Tag your friends and encourage them to do the same - Post your calls to the offices above (and please always use respectful language) Let us know you’ve taken action by adding your name to this list: https://supportontariocraftwineries.ca/contact/

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Winemaker/Owner/Pinball Wizard, Dan Sullivan accepting the "Red Wine of the Year" Award for our 2018 JCR Pinot Noir from Tony Aspler. // #rosehallrun #estate #vineyards #princeedwardcounty #ontario #wine #canadianwine #jcr #pinotnoir #pinot #redwine #redwineoftheyear #2018vintage

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Shout out to Lacey Estates, Sandbanks Estate Winery, Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant & Huff Estates Winery. https://www.travelawaits.com//incredible-canadian-wine-re/

Support Ontario Craft Wineries Join our campaign for tax fairness in this fall's Ontario budget www.supportontariocraftwineries.ca

#DYK That #PrinceEdwardCounty was officially identified in 2007 as a VQA appellation of origin. #PEC terroir features loose gravely soil types that lay atop the broad Trenton limestone plateau. #ONWine #PEC #Wine #Terroir

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