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Wassail

Overview

Join us as we celebrate the fruits of our labour and prepare the vineyard for winter! For three weekends, tour our festive wineries and toast the vintage with world-class wines.

Wassail is back!

Our ever popular Wassail event is back and better than ever. With many participating wineries and cideries, there is something for everyone to enjoy over multiple weekends.
November 16–17 | November 23–24 | November 31-December 1

What is Wassail?

The salutation wassail, from the Old Norse toast ves heill (“be well”), has accompanied English toast-making since the 12th century. By the 14th century, wassail was being used for the drink itself, and it eventually came to be used especially of a hot drink (of wine, beer, or cider with spices, sugar, and usually baked apples) drunk around Christmastime. This beverage warmed the stomachs and hearts of many Christmas revelers and was often shared with Christmas carolers.

Resources
  • Click here to download our Wassail stamp passport. Print and follow the instructions on the page to win!
  • Click here to download the Wassail songbook. At many wineries, there is a small gift to those who come singing these joyous songs!
  • Click here for a history of Wassail in Prince Edward County. Written by Richard Johnston.

Participating Wineries

County Cider Company restaurant and infamous vintage bus with logo

County Cider Company

657 Bongards Crossroads Waupoos, ON

countycider.com
Description

Ice Cider Experience; complementary ice cider tasting paired with cheeses, dried fruits, etc. Donations to humane society accepted

Harwood Estate Winery property overlooking the vines with logo

Harwood Estate Winery

18908 Loyalist Parkway, Hillier, ON

harwood.blog

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.
Morandin Wines property overlooking the barn and vines with logo

Morandin Wines

18055 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington, ON

morandinwines.ca
Description

During Wassail we will be offering fresh homemade fococcia bread. All carolers will be rewarded with a free sample of our pre-bottled 2022 County Chardonnay.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Domaine Darius overlooking the view of their property down the hill with logo

Domaine Darius

1316 Wilson Rd, Bloomfield, ON

@domain_darius
Description

Mulled wine will be served alongside our normal offerings. Our fire pits will be up and running for warmth!

Wassail hours 11–6 PM, Saturday & Sunday

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frequently asked questions

Does this event require tickets?

No! This event is completely free and does not require any ticketing.

Is this event over multiple weekends?

Yes! If you miss one weekend, we have two others. There are lots of wineries to enjoy and only so little time.

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.

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.