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Wines of Canada

Since 1992

Wineries to Watch for in 2026

Eastern Canada

Tawse Winery

Tawse

I have done my best to suggest what wineries to watch for regarding their wine production in 2026. You may have some suggestions of your own . Please sent me an e-mail if you do. The East ,of course, is a little harder to predict as I live in British Columbia where it is extremely difficult to find a wine from the East. The research for this project is a 365 day a year task. Numerous resources are used in selecting these wineries.

 

13th Street Winery

1776 Fourth Ave
St. Catherines

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13th Street opened a new production, hospitality and retail facility in the summer of 2009 on 4th Avenue in St. Catharines. Current production is 20,000 plus cases total. In 2016 a new expanded tasting bar was built and additional production and warehouse facilities were added. Doug & Karen Whitty and John & June Mann are the owners, purchasing the winery in 2008

They were awarded Platinum at the 2022 National wine awards for Canada their 2020 Reserve Syrah

Awarded No 1 Winery in Ontario at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada

Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wine: Gamay 2021

Always keep your eye on 13th Street


 

Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery

6275 Liberty Street North
Bowmanville, Ontario

A family run winery with over 40 years of farming. They are one of Ontario's best producers of Fruit Wines and cider

Archibald's is nestled in the picturesque Oak Ridges Moraine. Since 1983, visitors to Archibald's have enjoyed a taste of country! From apples fresh off the tree - to pies still warm from the oven; from cider right off the press - to most recently, fruit fermented into award winning wines - there is something for every palate at this fourth generation family farm. Your hosts are Fred and Sandy Archibald.


 

Bella Terra Vineyards.

925 Line 2 - R.R. 2
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
L0S 1J0


 

The Puglisi Family were producers of wine in Italy before Giuseppe Puglisi emigrated to Canada in 1965, he brought with him his passion for grape-growing and wine-making. His son, Luciano (Lou), who has been passed the torch and now carries on the family tradition with the beautiful PondView Estate Winery. Luciano and Adriana Puglisi are owners their son is the winemaker

In 2023 they changed their name to Bella Terra Vineyards;

Luciano (Lou), was crowned 2008 Grape King, a Ministry of Agriculture award for the finest vineyard operator in Ontario.

Their Icewine was voted Best Sweet Wine in North America by Decanter Asia.

Double Gold for Sparkling wine


 

Byland Estate Winery

 834 Line 3 Road,
Niagara on the lake, ON

Byland Estate Winery

Definitely an up and coming winery. Their wines have won a number of medals in the last couple of year. This past year (2025) was an excellent year for them as they collect Gold and Platinum medals.

Their Byland Riesling Icewine 2023,  won Platinum 

Jackson Bai (also known as Bai Xu), who acquired the 13-acre vineyard in 2015 from Italian grape-growing veteran Frank Di Paola


 

Calamus Estate Winery

3100 Glen Rd,
Jordan Station, ON L0R

Calamus Estate Winery

This is one special winery. Imaging sitting on their Bistro patio admiring their waterfall gardens and the Niagara country side. Their mission is to provide a unique customer experience and they do just that.

Double Gold at the All Canadians.

Their growth in quality wine production in the last couple of years definity makes them a winery to watch for!

Their 2020 Meritage Reserve won Gold.


 

Colio Estate Wines

1 Colio Drive
Harrow, ON

Colio

Colio Estate Winery is proud to be one of Ontario’s first wineries. They have won over 500 awards around the Globe. hey have a great winemaker in Allison Christ.

The wineries future looks bright. You can call them the comeback winery of the year.

2025 was a good year for them under winemaker Allison Christ

 


 

Domaine l'Ange Gardien

6869, avenue Royale,
L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec
G0A 2K0

Domaine l'Ange Gardien

The winery is located on the hills of L'Ange-Gardien, on beautiful Côte-de-Beaupré. Just a stone's throw from Quebec City, it is located on Royale avenue, which is also the "Route de la Nouvelle-France", and the "Marie-Hélène Prémont bicycle trail". The vineyard looks out onto Ile d'Orléans, and has a beautiful view on Quebec City to the west and the Mont Ste-Anne to the east.

Jean-Louis Crête is the winemaker. They have won several awards for their wines.

This would be our dark horse candidate


Featherstone Estate Winery

3678 Victoria Ave.
Vineland, ON L0R 2C0

Featherstone winery


Featherstone Estate Winery is owned by Rayla and George Myhal. This trans formative purchase took place in February 2024, amidst the 25th Anniversary of the inception of Featherstone.

George brings 45 years of business experience from his time with Brookfield Asset Management as well as Windermere Investment Corp.

Rayla has 30 years of management, marketing and event experience and currently spends her time running the Myhal Family Foundation.

They have grand plans for the future of the winery and look forward to many years of collaboration with David and Louise as they move the winery into a new phase.

 

Gaspereau Vineyards
Gaspereau Vineyards

 

Gaspereau Vineyards

2239 White Rock Road
Gaspereau, NS B4P 2R1

Gaspereau Vineyards

Situated in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley seven miles from Wolfville. Once an apple orchard the vineyard was planted in 1996 on the ideal south facing slope followed by a successful harvest in 1999. The winery opened in 2004

The amazing winemaker is Gina Haverstock; winner of the Karl Kaiser award.

Their Reserved Riesling received the Lieutenant Governor's award.

Lucie Kuhlmann & Rosé: Multiple gold medals at regional and national competitions.


 

Henry of Pelham

1469 Pelham Rd., RR #1
St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7

Henry of Pelham

National Wine Awards named them Ontario's top winery.

The winery began In 1984, when Paul Speck Sr. tore out the Concord and Niagara grapes, along with each of us his three sons Matthew, Daniel and Paul. They planted Riesling and Chardonnay under newly contoured hills and under drainage. The winery opened in 1988 using the former carriage house built by Henry of Pelham in 1842.

They have been producing some of Canad's best wines ever since.

Their 2019 Riesling Icewine won the Diamond Trophy and Grand Prix Dessert Wine Award at the 2024 Sakura Awards in Japan.



Hidden Bench

4152 Locust Lane
Beamsville , Ontario

 Hidden Bench<

Owner Harald Thiel, while not the head winemaker, is deeply involved in the winery’s philosophy and operations, emphasizing sustainability, terroir expression, and precision from vineyard to glass.

Participated in the prestigious i4C 2025 (International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration), highlighting their commitment to terroir-driven Chardonnay.

They were one of the top preforming wineries at the WineAlign Awards 2025 winning 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 5 Bronze

Hidden Bench was named Canadian Winery of the Year at the 2023 WineAlign National Wine Awards

 


 

Jost Vineyards

48 Vintage Lane
Malagash, NS B0K 1E0

Jost Vineyards

Jost Vineyards, situated on the northern shores of Nova Scotia, combines more than 300 years of grape growing and wine making traditions with a long warm, frost free season. Jost Vineyards history begins with Hans Wilhelm Jost and family in the Rhine region of Germany. The Christinenhof was a successful family-run vineyard and cellar, highly praised for its wine quality.

The largest and longest-operating winery in Atlantic Canada, Jost helped establish Nova Scotia’s wine industry over four decades ago.

The winemake r is the celebrated Gina Haverstock. her ability makes any winery one to Keep your eye on

Their Gaspereau Reserve Riesling won the 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine.



Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Ltd.

49 Hubbs Creek Road
Wellington, Ontario

 Keint-he Winery

Keint-he specializes in Burgundian-style wines, focusing on varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Melon de Bourgogne. Their vineyards are planted in limestone-rich soils, which contribute to the minerality and elegance of their wines.

Keint-he was the name of one of the four Seneca villages in this part of eastern Ontario. The Senecas were one of the five tribes of the Iroquois the word Keint-he was later anglicized into, Quinte and used in English names such as, the Bay of Quinte.

Awarded Best rosé at the All Canadians.

Portage Pinot Noir -Double Gold


 

L'Acadie Vineyards

310 Slayter Road
Gaspereau, NS

 

L'Acadie Vineyards

The beautiful and warm Gaspereau Valley… the province’s first certified organic winery… every bottle of wine produced from 100% Nova Scotia grown grapes.

Owners Bruce Ewert and his wife Pauline Scott had this picture in their minds when they came back to Nova Scotia and started L’Acadie Vineyards in 2004.  Organic since planting in 2006, they have the first certified organic winery and are industry leaders in encouraging and mentoring other vineyards and wineries to think and grow organically.

One of the Best Sparking wine producers in Canada

Their 2017 Prestige Brut Estate won Gold at Decanter World.

 


Organized Crime

4043 Mountainview Road
Beamsville, ON

Organized Crime Winery

 

A second-generation, family-owned, small boutique winery located on the renowned Beamsville Bench of the Niagara Peninsula. Our little parcel of south-facing land hangs over the hillside edges of the Bench, and provides an ideal environment for cool climate winegrowing.

They were awarded 14 medals at the 2024 National Wine Awards. Greg Yeman is the winemaker.

In a few short years, Yemen has taken his passion for creative winemaking and shaped a portfolio that makes Organized crime a winery to keep your eye on.


Pillitteri Estate Winery

1696 Niagara Stone Rd
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

 

Pillitteri has earned over 800 awards globally, and their icewine continues to be a standout, both in quality and international recognition.

They have been present with award in Japan, France, China, USA and England

Aleksandar Kolundzic is the winemaker/

Back in 1988 Gary Pillitteri decided to experiment by making a small batch of Vidal Icewine. The Icewine was later entered into a wine competition where it won a gold medal. It has been an upward journey ever since



Potters Settlement

1445 Potter Settlement Road
Tweed, Ontario

 Potter Settlement winery

 

Founded by Sandor Johnson, the winery sits on land that's been in the Johnson family since the early 1800s. They received Ontario Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation - Recognized for pioneering the planting of unique grape varieties in Canada

Named winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition.

Among their many awards they have won Gold at the Challenge Du Vin in France and The London International Wine Competition..

Awarded for standout wines like Marquette (red) and Sauvage (red blend), with Sauvage scoring 95 points


Reif Estate Winery

15608 Niagara Parkway
Niagara-on- the- Lake, ON LOS 1J0

 

Reif Estate Winery opened in 1982 with a commitment to combine petit-honoured tradition with modern technology. Wines produced at Reif are truly estate bottled. With 135 acres of vineyards, use only their own grapes to produce premium quality wines. A winery known internationally for its icewines . There wines are aged in authentic oak casks in underground barrel cellars When a winery puts that much emphasis in the vineyard, it requires a great deal of skill and expertise. Klaus W. Reif, President of Reif Estate Winery has a degree in viticulture as well as oenology and is sincere in his belief that fine wines can only be made from excellent ingredients.

At the 7th International Wine Competition in Verona, Italy, Reif Estate Winery won the prestigious Vinitaly 1999 Special Award for the highest scoring winery of Canada. This award can only be received providing that at least 3 of the wineries wine entries have reached the minimum score of 80 out of 100 and that its country of origin has contributed at least 20 contestants to the competition.

Platinum at 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards for their Vidal Icewine



Richibucto River Wine Estate   

940 Route 495
Mundleville, New Brunswick

What sets Richibucto River Wine Estate apart from other wineries is its stunning view of the Richibucto River, the immense 22 acres of manicured vineyards.

But it is the quality of their wines which will impress you the most. Award-winning wines such as Camrose, Marechal Foch, and Acadie Blanc.

 

 

  • Two Sisters Vineyards
    Two Sisters Vineyards

     

    Tawse Winery

    3955 Cherry Ave
    Vineland Ontario

    Tawse is a celebrated organic and biodynamic estate winery located in Vineland, Ontario, on the Niagara Escarpment. Founded by Burgundy enthusiast Moray Tawse, the winery is renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and gravity-flow winemaking techniques that preserve the integrity of the grapes.

    Augusta Van Muyen, vineyard manager at Tawse Winery, was named the 2025–2026 Ontario Grape King, a prestigious title awarded by the Grape Growers of Ontario and Farm Credit Canada. She is only the fourth woman to receive this honor since its inception in 1956.

    They have been named Winery of the Year. They make a great Meritage



    The Grange Estate

    990 Closson Road.
    Hillier, ON K0K2J0

     

    The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery is a family run business. The vineyards were established in 2002 by Robert Granger and his daughter Caroline.

    Caroline and Maggie Granger, also known as the "Granger Girls," are the mother-daughter duo behind The Grange of Prince Edward County. Caroline founded the winery in 2004, and Maggie joined her in 2010

    Their Pinot Noir won double Gold at the All Canadians



    Three Dog Wine

    1920 Fish Lake Road.
    Picton, Ontario

    Tree Dog Winery

     

    Located on one of the highest points of land in beautiful Prince Edward County. The vineyard was planted in 1999.

    Know for their Estate Pinot Noir

    Their wines won numerous awards in 2024 including a double gold for their Sparkling wine. Keep your eye on winemaker Andrew Rytwinski

    They did even better in 2025 2 Gold 2 Silver

    Andrew Rytwinski a name to watch

     



    Trail Estate Winery

    416 Benway Road
    Hillier, Ontario

     

    Winemaker Mackenzie Brisbois trained at Norman Hardie Winery and gained international experience in South Africa and New Zealand. Her style emphasizes honesty and site expression. Although not listed as a major award winning fwinners for they wines, a number of wine writers gave many of their wines a 90 plus score.

    Definitely keep your eye on Trail Estate and Mackenzie Brisbois


     

    Truis

    1249 Niagara Stone Road
    Niagarian-on-the-Lake, Ontario

    One of Ontario's most respected wineries. Trius Winery is a Canadian winemaking pioneer that has been crafting fine VQA wines from premium grapes for over 40 years

    They won several prestigious award in 2025. At the International Wine Challange their Riesling Icewine 2023 won a Trophy Award and a Gold Medal

    Their Truis Grand Red 2022 is a true Gem!


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    Two Sisters Vineyards

    240 John Street East
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

    Two Sisters Vineyards

    The winery is owned by two sisters Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli and Angela Marotta between them they have seven children.

    They have been named Best Performing Small winery. They continue to collect awards in numerous competitions.

    Adam Pearce is the Head Winemaker Emily Royal is the assistant winemaker.



    Vieni

    4553 Fly Road
    Beamsville L0R 1B2

    Vieni  means come or welcome in Italian. Vieni Wines opened in 2013 with 175 acres; offering a range of whites, reds Icewines, and Charmat Method sparkling wines. The founder and owner is Pasuale Raviele.

    Their awards include a Double Gold At the San Francisco World, Double Gold at the New York Words and 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 11 Bronze at the Nationals

    It is indeed a winery to keep your eye on!

    Mauro Salvador winemaker.


    Vignoble du Marathonien

    318 Rte 202
    Havelock Quebec

    Vignoble du Marathonien

    Located in Havelock, near the U.S. border, the vineyard is located near Covey Hill Road, a hilly and enchanting area popular with cyclists and other hikers in Quebec. The 7000 vine plants aged between 15 and 20 years spread over an area of two hectares allow the vineyard to produce three white wines, two reds, a rosé, an ice wine and a late harvest wine each year

    Since 1994, the Vignoble du Marathonien has been awarded more than 100 medals, including more than fifty Gold, Grand Gold and first prizes in various competitions such as:

    • Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France
    • International Wine & Spirit Competition, London, UK
    • Decanter World Wine Competition , London, United Kingdom
    • Atlanta Wine Summit, Atlanta, USA
    • Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Finger Lakes, USA
    • International Eastern Wine Competition, New York, USA

     



    Vignoble Le Cep d'Argent

    1257, Chemin de la Rivière
     Magog Québec

    Vignoble Le Cep d'Argent

    Brothers  François and Jean-Paul Scieur are the owners of this Eastern Township winery. The 114-acre, 60,000-vine vineyard provides an exceptional view of Lake Magog.

    Since the fall of 1993, the Fête des Vendanges du vignoble Le Cep d’Argent has been known as La Fête des Vendanges Magog-Orford.  The Magog-Orford Grape Festival, as it’s called in English, was the first ever step towards celebrating the wine harvest in Quebec and it has now become a not-to-be-missed fixture in the yearly calendar.

    Besides the sparkling wines which have made the vineyard a household name, the Cep d’Argent also offers a selection of red, white and rosé wines.


    Vignoble de l’Orpailleur

    1086 rte 202, C.P. 339
    Dunham, Québec

    One of Quebec Pioneer wineries. Co-founder Charles Henri de Coussergues was honored with the Grand Bâtisseur 2023 award by the Quebec government for his pioneering role in Quebec viticulture.

    L'Orpailleur was the first vineyard in Quebec to study and apply the principles of sustainable farming in viticulture.

    In 2023 Cuvée Signature Chardonnay 2021 received Grand Gold again at Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada, marking back-to-back wins for this varietal


    Wending Home Winery

    3756 Ninth St
    St Catherines Ontario



    The winery is owned by Huaying (Ying) Feng and Ron Giesbrecht a well known and respected winemaker. A new home is what partner Huaying Feng, along with her husband Jianneng Li, were searching for when they immigrated to Niagara from Guangzhou, a city in Guangdong province in China.

    Feng and her husband left China for Canada to realize their dream of being farmers who can own their own land, which is not allowed in China. Li wanted his daughter Amy to have a happy childhood because he believes that children in China are made to study too hard, but that their creativity is limited. They feel that they now have a pleasant life here.

    After first landing in B.C. in search of agricultural land in 2005, Feng decided the prices in that province were too steep, so the couple eventually moved east and found the perfect property on 9th Street in St. Catharines (between 13th Street and Creekside wineries) in 2018. The estate’s surrounding property was planted with grape vines dating back to the late 1990s by Joseph Zimmerman. Feng has since added to the plantings.

    Wending Homes 2020 Chardonnay was just recognized once again! This time with a gold medal at the 2024 Chardonnay du Monde awards.

    Double Gold for Pinot Noir at the All Canadians


    Cider /Mead

    Loch Mór Cider
    Loch Mór Cider


    Brickhouse Cider


    709 Queen Street
    Toronto Ontario


     

    Brickworks Cider Co. was founded by Chris Noll and Adam Gerrits, two university friends who turned their passion for DIY beverage making into one of Canada’s top-selling premium craft cider brands.

    They launched Brickworks in London, Ontario, and later moved operations to Toronto, where they opened the Brickworks Ciderhouse in the Riverside neighborhood. Although the restaurant closed in early 2024, the brand continues to produce and distribute its ciders across Canada

    They won Gold at the World Cider competition.

    Cidermaker Martha Lowry is looking forward to experimenting and creating different ciders



    Cidrerie Verger Lacroix

    649 Chemin Principal
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac,
    QC J0N 1M0, Canada

     Cidrerie Verger Lacroix

    It all began in 1879, when the Lacroix family settled on Lot 300, in the village of St Joseph du Lac, to grow apples! Five generations later, the company is booming, as its products are distributed throughout Quebec. It was at the turn of the 2000s that Lacroix began producing cider, as the Quebec industry became increasingly important. Initially by producing sparkling cider in barrels and then by diversifying the products. With more than 2000 points of sale in Quebec and several varieties of products offered, Cidrerie Lacroix is positioned as a leader in the cider industry in Quebec.

    Awarded 2 Gold at the Word Cider Awards



    Clos Saragnat


    100 chemin Richford
    Frelighsburg - QC

    Clos Saragnat

    Louise Dupuis and Christian Barthomeuf established the Clos Saragnat winery in the spring of 2003. Covering some 35 hectares (86 acres) at an elevation of 220 meters (722 feet), the vineyard in an enviable location on the sunny southern slopes of Pinnacle Mountain, just 2 km (1.3 miles) from the US border (Vermont) and thus ideally situated along the 45th Parallel.

    Christian was one of the modern pioneers of viticulture in Québec, planted the first vineyard in Dunham in 1970 and invented ice cider (also know as ice apple wine) in 1989.

    Closed Saragnat is to cider, what Château Yquem is to wine" - L'Auvergnat de Paris - Jean-Michel Deshais


    Domaine Pinnacle

    150 Richford Road
    Frelighsburg, Quebec J0J 1C0

    Domaine Pinnacle

     

    One of the worlds best ice cider producers

    Founded in 2000, Domaine Pinnacle is a family-owned and operated orchard and cidery located on a 430-acre property on the slopes of Pinnacle Mountain near the historic village of Frelighsburg in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

    Dedicated to creating the highest quality ice cider, all products are hand-crafted entirely on the estate. Located on the 45th parallel, the same latitude as the world's renowned wine-growing regions, the south-facing apple orchards benefit from nearly ideal growing conditions. These growing conditions, combined with the intensely cold winter conditions, create a unique combination that makes the creation of Ice Cider possible!

    Domaine Pinnacle is owned and operated by Susan and Charles Crawford, urban refugees who now make the estate the full-time home for their family. The winemaker is Christian Barthomeuf, the renowned and award-winning father and inventor of ice cider.


    Domaine Pryus

    1500 Chemin Gaspe
    Brigham, Quebec

     

    Little is know about this family business besides the fact they make excellent meads.

    The owners are Charles Ouellette and Chanta Gouletl they  bought a piece of land that was mainly used for hay. From 2015 to 2020, Charles planted the 1843 pear trees (10 varieties) in the orchard with the aim of making pear-based alcoholic beverages. In 2019, Chantal added a beekeeping component to the business to help pollinate the orchard.



    Fireside Meadery

    11 East Petpeswick Rd. 
    Musquodoboit Harbour
    Nova Scotia

    Nova Scotia award winning Meadery. Co owned by Connor Jeffery and Maria Young.

    Their passion for mead has led to notable success: at the All Canadian Wine Championships, Fireside Meadery won a double gold for its "Ember Metheglin" (a spiced mead) and a gold for "Sunset Cyser" (made from apple cider and honey).

    Keep an eye on this young couple.


    Grand Prè Wines

    11611 Hwy 1 PO Box 105,
    Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0

    Grand Prè Wines

     Hanspeter Stutz, owner and father, is a visionary who first took a leap of faith in 1994, trusting that something special could be established to grow the Nova Scotia wine industry.

    Know for their wines Grand Prè Wines has won the Best Cider Award at the All Canadians.

    Awarded Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines numerous times.

    Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award Honored for culinary excellence and regional impact


    Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin

    141 Route de Mer
    Sainte-Flavie, QC

    Hydromellerie du Vieux Moulin

    Founded Normand Tremblay, a former teacher who turned to apiculture in the 1970s. Housed in a beautifully restored ancestral water mill, blending history with craftsmanship.

    They earned eight medals at the All Canadian Wine Championships, including a Double Gold ,showcasing their excellence in artisanal mead production


    Loch Mór Cider

    890 Danfort Road
    Hillier Ontario

    Owners Sara and Gary moved from the UK to Prince Edward county in 2011. Believing in the quality cider of the UK They wanted to match the quality here in Canada. It took to 2017 to produce their first cider.

    Loch Mór crafts each bottle from apples grown and pressed on-site, emphasizing traditional methods and regional character.

    With over 50 medals in just five years, Loch Mór is one of Canada’s most decorated cideries.


    Miel Natural Inc

    675 Chemin de Beauce
    Beauharnois, Quebec

    The company acquired in 2000 by Elena and Ali Agougou has been in existence since 1980. It specializes in the production of cold-extracted honeys. The process consists of preserving honey in its natural state and safeguarding its enzymes (diastases) which play a very important role in the digestion of food.

    Currently, the Miel Nature mead factory produces more than 89 honey-based products and manages an apiary with more than 800 hives. 

    They make 25 mead and 3 sparkling Meas, winning over 300 medals in total. What will they do in 2026?

    Best Mead at All Canadians

     

     


    Sarah Cole Cider

    Vankleek, Ontario
    Lachute, Québec

    Sarah Cole Cider

     

    Cider makers Nathalie Laurin and Pierre Bissonnette are the owner of Sarah Cole Cider that originated in Quebec. A few decades ago, Laurin and Bissonnette bought land in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. They built a home on this land and, a few years ago, when looking for a change of pace in their professional lives, decided to let themselves be inspired by the old apple orchard that covered part of their land.

    Sarah Cole offers ciders that are well balanced (not too sweet or too dry)


    Thornbury Craft Co

    90 King St E
    Thornbury, Ontario

    Thornbury Craft Co. is Ontario’s most awarded craft cidery.

    At the All Canadians in the Modern cider Category they won Double Gold, Gold and Silver. Along with a few more medals in other Categories.

    The best selling brand in Ontario. Owned by Colio Estate Winery.

    West Ave Cider

    Honourable Mention

    Alvento Winery -Ontario - Marc Pistor is an experienced winemaker and educator .

    Broken Stone - Ontario - Gold for their Chardonnay

    Cidrerie Compton  Cidrerie Compton is a family business specializing in the production of organic cider aged in oak barrels. The company was born out of the owners' passion for organic farming and the world of cider.

    Cox Creek Cellar Estate Winery-The winery is named after the creek running through the property and traces its winemaking back 200 years into European history. Look for their cider.

    Divergence Winemaker Jeff Moote has his own label.

    Domaine l'Ange Gardian , Quebec- the future looks bright

    Georgian Hills Vineyards The cider

    Fogolar Wines - Ontario - home of winemaker Marc Pistor

    Island Honey Farm Prince Edward Island up and coming!

    NOASK Wines Haspak produces They make a Kosher wine.

    La Vallée de la Framboise Inc., QC awarded Best Fruit Wine of the year

    Le Clos Jordanne’s Estate vineyard - Ontario- with Thomas Bachelder as the winemaker you have to keep an eye on this winery.

    Muscedere Vineyards  The Erine Shore vineyard has the potential

    On Seven Winery - the new guy with a very experienced winemaker. NOTL

    Royal Canadian Mead - Making some very interesting meads

    Sandbanks Estate Winery -founded by Catherine Langlois 1999 purchased by Arterra Wine Company Feb 2020

    Shiny Apple Cider -Ontario- Double Gold at All Canadians

    The Roost Wine Co. working to push the boundaries on cold climate winemaking.

    Vignoble du Ruisseau -Quebec- good reviews for their wines

    Vinerie DesFruits Winery      the up coming New Brunswick fruit winery.

    Westcott Vineyards - Ontario - watch for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

     

    The Unexpected

    Domaine Acer Quebec -Its all about Maple sap.

    Domaine Ives Hill, Quebec - specializes in the cultivation and processing of blackcurrant. 

    Auk Island Winery Newfoundland - producers of 20 wines including Jellybean Row and Krooked Cod

    Muskoka Lakes Winery, Ontario - was launched with the 2000 vintage of Cranberry Wine

    Joli Rouge Cidre from Quebec out of no where they win Gold Worlds Cider Awards

    Wagner Orchard & Estate Winery Ontario attraction farm

     


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