Prince Edward County

At a latitude of 44°N, Prince Edward County is Ontario’s most northerly region, officially established in 2007 as a VQA appellation of origin. The County, as it is locally called, is a virtual island at the eastern end of Lake Ontario. Much of the appellation is separated from the mainland by the Bay of Quinte to the north, with the remainder surrounded by the waters of Lake Ontario. It relies on the lake to moderate its cooler climate. Its many bays, inlets and coves create more than 500 miles of shoreline, including the well-known Sandbanks Beach. The appellation also encompasses Amherst Island, a narrow strip off the mainland to the east. Overall, Prince Edward County is an appellation full of unique microclimate and soil conditions that provide the basis for the distinctiveness in its wines.

Winery List

Closson Chase Vineyards

Closson Chase is a quality-driven producer that has helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry. Since 1999, it has been committed to creating distinctive wines that rival the world’s finest. Set in Hillier, Ontario, the estate is over 30 acres of south facing limestone-rich soil under vine; planted high density ...

Hinterland Wine Company

Welcome to the Hinterland Wine Co. We are a winery located in Hillier, Prince Edward County. When we planted our vines back in 2005 our objective was to make wine that was consistent in quality year to year and to also offer value to the consumer. One consistency about Ontario summers is that the summers are inconsistent! What we have found is ...

Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard

Norm earned his sommelier certification at the University of Dijon in the late 1980s. After putting this certification to use for Four Seasons Hotel he spent 6 years (12 harvests) apprenticing with some of the best producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in both hemispheres. In 2003 he made the leap and put down roots in Prince Edward County. D ...