Picture - Map of Prince Edward County, Soon to be Ontario's second largest Wine Region
Carmela Estates Winery, on Greer Road between Hiller and Rosehall. Excellent VQA wines in small production, that sell out fast. They have recently added a buffet lunch on weekends. Beautiful landscaped grounds include waterfalls, giant chess set and outdoor seating for lunch or a glass of wine. The vineyards have state-of-the art wind machines (fans) to ward off frost.
By Chadsey's Cairns on Highway 33 just West of Wellington. Hand made production of premium wines, in small batches. Fascinating historical property: Lakeview Pioneer barns, graveyard, winery store in old building that may have been school house or church, working sheep ranch. Oh, and Pekoe the cat.
Waupoos Estates Winery on County Road 8 just East of Waupoos. Lunch and dinner served seasonally in their Lake Ontario view indoor/outdoor restaurant. Outstanding VQA wines and local Maple Syrup.
The County Cider Company on County Road 8, just down the road (East) and up the hill from Waupoos Estates Winery. Lunch served seasonally in their outdoor patio with view of Lake Ontario. Famous for their Cider products, now also for grape wine. Store has great selection of local jams, mustards and soaps.
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery 1-866-792-7712 1-613-399-1048 at 990 Closson Rd. Located in Hillier it is a picturesque winery that serve light fare and offers tours daily. (we'll tell you more after we visit it)
Huff Estates Winery located at the corner of Hwy. 62 and County Road #1 in Prince Edward County. The winery has a 43 acres under vine primarily in South Bay. It is partially gravity flow with the barrel room and retail store also partially underground. A moat and waterfall surround the patio with a helicopter landing pad nearby.
Black Prince Winery We'll tell you more after we visit it.
Thirty Three Vines We'll tell you more after we visit it
Black River Vineyards Milford, more info to come as it becomes available
Closson Chase Winery, more info to come as it is available
Below are some personal photos of these wineries, and local attractions.
Lake on the Mountain, a natural phenomenon, 62 metres above the Bay of Quinte. On the west side, 62 metres down, is Lake Ontario. On the east side is Lake on the Mountain, with no visible water source. At the deepest point, the lake goes down about 100 feet. Picnic tables and washroom facilities are available at the lookout point. Next door is Lake on the Mountain Resort, with a very nice restaurant.
Picture - Glenora Ferry station on the mainland, near Lake on the Mountain.
Picture - The Halifax Restoration
R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum at CFB Trenton is a fascinating tribute to our allied soldiers and airmen from WWI and WWII. They are currently raising funds to build a new hanger to house the Halifax plane that is being restored and rebuilt.
When not eating at a local winery, we like to have pizza at the Harbour Restaurant in Wellington.
Picture - From the dock facing The Harbour Restaurant in Wellington.
Seasonal outdoor deck.
Picture - Two waterfalls cascade down from wine barrels, Peddlesden Wines
Picture - Peddlesden has installed wind machines in their vineyards.
Wind machines are common in U.S. vineyards. They act like giant fans to blow warm air and keep killer early frosts away from tender grape crops.
Picture - By Chadsey's Cairns has their own graveyard!
Picture - The largest barn at By Chadsey's Cairns
This former sheep barn at By Chadsey's Cairns has a great view of Lake Ontario. Future uses could be catered functions or musical events. The name By Chadsey's Cairns comes from one of the first settlers in the area, Loyalist Ira Chadsey.
Picture - View from the patio restaurant at The County Cider Company towards Lake Ontario
The County Cider Company is famous for their apple cider beverages. Planted throughout the property are also vineyards, as they have expanded to produce grape wine.
Picture - At Waupoos Estate Winery, view of Lake Ontario
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Picture - Wine Dining's official photographer at the viewing station on Lake of the Mountain.
