OUR WINES
In 2002, we began planting 10 acres of grapevines on a fertile, sandy loam ridge in Picton, Ontario. The Black Prince vineyard includes plantings of Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Baco Noir, Regent, Marechal Foch and Vidal.
We invite you to wander out onto the raised deck with a glass of one of our delicious wines and enjoy the view of the vineyard.
As well as growing our own grapes, we offer wines from our vineyard partners in this lovely area. This co-operative effort allows smaller growers the opportunity to make wine to their specifications and market this wine under their own label in our facility.
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One WINERY Many TERROIRS
Under the guidance of wine consultant, Terence van Rooyen, we enjoy the experience of sharing knowledge and expertise in all areas of the wine process, from growing the grapes to marketing & selling the wine and are pleased to be able to offer wine that would not have been available.
In this emerging wine region we believe this type of relationship is essential to help our new industry flourish and are delighted to offer you a variety of what The County has to offer under one roof.
Labels from our vineyard partners include: Harwood Estates, Bella Vigne and Hillier.
Harwood Estates
The Harwood Estate is located in Hillier on Hwy #33 and are kissed by an almost endless lake-breeze. Fresh air, fresh wines and fresh ideas are their hallmark. They have a dedicated viticulturist that tends the vines on their Burgundian-like terroir by hand and their winemaker offers them to you as wines made in the old-world tradition. Harwood Estates Winery opened in the fall of 2009. To find out more about Harwood Estates visit www.harwoodestate.com
Bella Vigne
Bella Vigne is located more than 125 feet above Lake Ontario and less than 800 feet from its shores passed Waupoos on the way to Cressy and The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. These conditions create a favourable micro-climate for the production of premium wine grapes. Innovative and dynamic, Bella Vigne continues to showcase wonderfully unique tasting wines. This vineyard is owned by the Del-Gatto’s, a passionate family dedicated to growing beautiful fruit. Del-Gatto Estates Winery opened their doors in the fall of 2009. To find out more about Bella Vigne go to their website at www.del-gattoestates.ca
Hillier
The Hillier label was crafted from densely planted, low yield Pinot Noir grapes on shallow clay, limestone laced soils with a moderate southeast slope using traditional Burgundian wine making techniques. The label was designed to reflect the history of the old canning labels used in Prince Edward County more than fifty years ago, when it was known as the fruit basket of Ontario.
Experience Prince Edward County wines at one stop by shopping on-line, by phone or at our retail centre.
