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February
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Élevage: Winter Wine Festival

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Raise a glass to winter in wine country

Élevage returns this Family Day weekend with our one-of-a-kind winter wine festival. Discover seasonal fare, artisanal cheeses, and of course, delightful wines and ciders at 16 venues. This year’s celebration will be centred around the theme of wine and family connection, embracing the concept of “Nurturing our Roots”.

Saturday, February 17th – Sunday, February 18th

At Élevage, you’ll meet like-minded wine enthusiasts, exchange stories, and learn from experts in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or simply curious about the wines and ciders of Prince Edward County, this weekend promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to experience the heart and soul of The County’s wineries—where family stories are woven into every bottle.

Be sure to join us for the Grand Tasting on Sunday, February 18th at Huff Estates from 3–6 PM, and where you’ll be able to try and buy wines from 13 producers under one roof, as well as perfectly paired, locally produced foods.

Ticket Pricing

20% discount will be applied automatically at checkout

Élevage Passport — $25 + Fees, Tax

Embark on a delightful wine-tasting adventure with our Élevage Passport Program. Chart your route, enjoy 5 complimentary tastings and collect 5 signatures for a chance to win a Grand Prize.

Grand Tasting (Only) — $25 + Fees, Tax

Indulge your senses in a spectacular Try & Buy event at Huff Estates on Sunday, February 18th, from 3–6 PM. Immerse yourself in a world of flavour as we showcase exceptional wines from local producers. This purchase includes three tasting tickets plus a loot bag.

Élevage Passport + Grand Tasting — $35 + Fees, Tax

Indulge in the best of both worlds with our Ultimate Élevage Experience ticket package! This exclusive offering grants you access to the all-weekend Élevage Passport as well as the Grand Tasting event at Huff Estates on Sunday, February 18th. See above for the full details on both packages.

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Sponsors

A special thank you to Stay PEC for sponsoring Élevage and providing accommodations to our event influencers: Beverly Crandon, SparklingWinos, and Leah Spooner.

Participating Venues

Broken Stone Winery with their blue barn on property with logo

Broken Stone Winery

524 Closson Road, Hillier, ON

brokenstonewinery.com
Description

Wassail is an exciting time at Broken Stone Winery! We love coming together as a wine growing region to toast the vines to thank them for a wonderful growing season and to look forward to the next season of rejuvenation. Wassail also allows us to toast our wonderful friends, family and winery guests and treat them to something special. Join us for cozy indoor wine tastings.  We’ve created special Christmas themed wine flights for you to choose from. Taste and buy your favourites and share them with family, friends and colleagues over the holidays.

We also have new wine releases in time for Wassail! The anticipation is finally over, after 3 years in the making, we’re ready to release 2 Traditional Method Sparkling wines. Made with 100% PEC grown grapes, celebrate with us as we taste these spectacular wines. They are both perfect for celebratory occasions and for gift giving.

One of our favourite Christmas traditions is eating French Canadian tourtière. Sample a tourtière bite served with wine grape jelly. We pair the tourtière with deliciously warm and spiced mulled wine.

We look forward to seeing you for Wassail!

Closson Chase Vineyards purple barn on property with logo

Closson Chase Vineyards

629 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON

clossonchase.com
Description

We will be pouring samples of our new release 2022 South Clos Chardonnay, paired with a white bean stew.

Grande Of Prince Edward barn on property with logo

Grange of Prince Edward

990 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0

grangewinery.com
The Grange will be offering Wassail singers, complimentary 2 oz samples of our Mulled Rose.
Harwood Estate Winery property overlooking the vines with logo

Harwood Estate Winery

18908 Loyalist Parkway, Hillier, ON

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Mini Tortières $6.95
A plate of three mini Tortières
Served with Apple Masala Chutney
Pair with a mug of Admirals mulled wine $7.00

Festive Cheese Platter $9.95
Caribbean Cheddar (Maple Dale)
Maple Bacon Cheddar (Maple Dale)
Flat Breads
Red pepper jelly
Candied Nuts
Pair with a glass of Gewürztraminer or Windward White
(prices vary)


AND other weekly specials TBD!

November 16-17
Week One Feature $9.95
Smoked fish platter
Smoked Salmon and Smoked Trout Patés
Flat Breads
Dill Cornichons
Pair with a glass of Chardonnay or Windward White

Huff Estates winery drone shot over property with logo

Huff Estates Winery

2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0

huffestates.com

We will be offering complimentary tastings for passport holders with minimum $40 purchase. There will also be holiday packages available, and we are offering cheese boards for sale as a food option!

Karlo Estates Winery stone bridge on property with logo

Karlo Estates Winery

561 Danforth Rd, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0

karloestates.com

**WASAIL** is back this weekend with the amazing @clossoncrawl! Get ready for some #vegan holiday entertaining magic from **Karlo**!

Sample the **2021 Van Alstine port-style White** – a tropical delight with notes of pear, pineapple, and a hint of hazelnut

. It's been called “Heaven in a glass” by the Cellar Sisters of @decanterpec!

Don’t miss the **2022 VanAlstine Rosé** - it’s a fruity bouquet with a balance of white pepper and honeyed notes

. Perfectly paired with spicy charcuterie from @sausagepartytoronto!

Dive into Karlo’s **2021 VanAlstine Red** with its rich aromas of spicy black raspberry and dark chocolate

. Perfect for cozy gatherings!

Cheeses from @nutsforcheese and @violifeca will be available too! Pair with local, seasonal fruits, nuts, and crackers for the ultimate holiday tray!

Join us for **Karlo’s 5-course Vintner’s Dinner** on **Saturday, November 16th** featuring the culinary magic of @chefchris2112 paired with exquisite wines.

**WASSAIL** runs from **November 15th to December 1st**! Get into the holiday spirit while shopping local!

A close up shot of a grape leaf with the Lacey Estates logo in the top left

Lacey Estates Winery

804 Closson Road, Hillier, ON

laceyestates.com
Description

Lighthall Vineyards looking down the rows of vines with logo

Lighthall Vineyards

308 Lighthall Rd, Milford, ON

lighthallvineyards.com
Description

We will be offering mimosas (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) alongside convenient take away charcuterie boards.

Loch Mor Cider Company property at sunrise with logo

Loch Mór Cider Company

890 Danforth Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0

lochmorcider.com
Description

- mulled cider by the glass

- free cider sample for guests who carol

- paired chocolate tastings with cider flights

- cheese pairings with cider

Norman Hardie Winery drone shot of the property with logo

Norman Hardie Winery

1152 Greer Rd, Wellington, ON

normanhardie.com
Description

Rosehall Run Winery drone shot of vineyards on property with logo

Rosehall Run

1243 Greer Rd, Prince Edward, ON

rosehallrun.com

Wassailers, singing of course!, will be offered a complimentary cup of mulled wine.  Anyone purchasing wine will get a chance to pick from our annual Secret Santa Tree!

Sandbanks Estate Winery drone shot of tasting room and vineyard with logo

Sandbanks Estate Winery

17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington, ON

sandbankswinery.com
Description
  • Firepits will be roaring (weather permitting) and there will be complimentary Hot Chocolate and marshmallows to roast over the fires
  • Cheese Fondue reservations on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Wreathmaking workshops made from vines from the vineyards on Saturdays and Sundays, reservations and pre-payments are required.

Painting of Stanners Vineyard property with logo

Stanners Vineyard

76 Station Rd, Hillier, ON

stannersvineyard.ca
Description

Annual Wishing Tree – set your wishes down on a tag to hang on our Wishing Tree. On the last Sunday, weather permitting we shall set them alight on the fire.

Enjoy a glass of wine or complimentary mulled wine or Campbell’s Orchard non-alcoholic cider on the patio by the fire - weather permitting, of course :)

Wander along the meadow pathway.

Handcrafted items will be available for sale.

Wassail menu: Moonlight Kitchen meat tortière and vegan tortière, La Cultura cacciatore.

Featuring our New Release – 2022 Pinot Noir

Sugarbush Vineyards overlooking the vineyard with logo

Sugarbush Vineyards

1286 Wilson Rd, Hillier, ON

sugarbushvineyards.ca

Christmas baking treats to sample

Cozy up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine.

Sugarbush Trail is open for walking (weather permitting)

Wassail menu (bowls of chili, baked brie, cheese board, selection of JW farms dips)

Maple fudge for sale.

Knitted mittens, hats and other stocking stuffer ideas.

All singers will be rewarded with a free wine taste.

Sugarbush Wassail gift basket to be won by guessing the number of corks.

Three Dog Winery red barn and property with logo

Three Dog Winery

1920 Fish Lake Rd, Picton, ON

threedogwine.com
Description

On offer for Élevage: wine tastings and delectable cheese plates.

Trail Estate Winery back patio overlooking the vineyard with logo

Trail Estate Winery

416 Benway Rd, Hillier, ON

trail-estate.com
Description

We will be offering our Cheese Fondue for 2 (or more) and a bonfire to stay warm. We will be sampling our new Botanical wines!

Please note we will only be open on Saturdays.

Waupoos Estates Winery drone shot overlooking the tasting room, vineyard, and lake with logo

Waupoos Estates Winery

3016 County Rd 8, Picton, ON

waupooswinery.com
Description

A new release wine and a featured food pairing!

An older man smelling the bouquet of a wine
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Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association Bursary

A portion of the proceeds from Élevage ticket sales will go towards the Prince Edward County Winemakers Association (PECWA) Bursary, an annual bursary to a youth (aged 30 and under) from the Prince Edward County area, or that have a strong connection to the area, pursuing studies in viticulture or oenology program at a college or university or a sommelier certification program.

For more information and how to apply, visit thecountyfoundation.ca

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frequently asked questions

What food options will be available at Élevage?

Each winery will have food options on site available for purchase. The main Élevage offering will be around $10 each. This will include things like stews, fondu and cheese and charcuterie among other offerings. Depending on the location, there will be gluten free and plant-based options as well.

Will there be Non-Alcoholic options available?

Yes, many of the wineries will have no alcohol options available like Perrier, locally made lemonade, tea, coffee, hot chocolate or warm non alcohol cider.

Can children attend?

Yes, children are more than welcome and some wineries will have specific activities for children like hotdog bonfires, visits with animals, cats to find, colouring books and games.

Are dogs welcome?

Many of the wineries are dog friendly as long as they are on leash and are friendly too. If you want to know which are, please call each winery directly.

What is Élevage?

Directly translating to “raise up”, élevage refers to the ageing process wines go through between fermentation and bottling. In Prince Edward County, this typically coincides with the quiet winter months. Élevage: PEC Winter Wine Festival is a celebration of wine in all of its stages, through all seasons.