Karlo Estates is the friendliest winery I’ve visited in The County. Come here for the experience. Sip, and linger in the centuries-old barn, or perhaps an outdoor country picnic is your preference, either way, you will be taken care of. Afterward, take a stroll through the vineyards to the picturesque stone bridge. Enjoy an evening in their speakeasy lounge offering live entertainment, food, and drinks.
Go to Karlo for…
- warm welcome and a fun experience
- relaxing wine tasting atmosphere and very dog friendly
- award-winning wine, splurge on Sextus which gets all 6 of the best varieties in one bottle (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carménère)
59 Comments
Shannon
I had no idea Canada had wine! It definitely needs to be on my travel list now!
The.Holidaymaker
Oh yes, Canada is well known for it’s wine in Ontario and BC.
Vic and Gus
You had me at winery! Looks like so many good places to visit and taste!
Pam
Definitely saving this for later – I love visiting wineries! Rosehall looks right up my alley!
Shireen | The Happy Days Travels
Such a thouroughly-written post. I love how you’ve added ‘Go to xx for…’ so we can see things like Wood Fire Pizza and to head there ;). I personally like route #1 and I’m moving to Canada later in the year so will be looking out for your Ontario advice 🙂
The.Holidaymaker
How fantastic! Enjoy your move to Canada and happy to share all of the best places in Ontario to go.
JoJo Hall
I’m not much of a wine person but I think it’d be a great experience to visit a winery and sample some of the wines of the area. So, if I’m ever in Prince Edward county, I’ll be sure to stop by at least one of these lovely wineries!
The.Holidaymaker
How fantastic! Even if you’re not a wine lover, this area is known for its art, beaches, small towns and great eateries.
Brittany
I love going wine tasting when I’m traveling! Wineries are such a relaxing place to hang out. It seems like Prince Edward County has its fair share of wineries! I’d love to visit Karlo Estates especially because it looks beautiful and I love that it’s dog friendly! Thanks for sharing 🙂
The.Holidaymaker
I agree, I like to fit them into my itinerary, whether close to home or abroad.
Gail
This looks like it would be an awesome experience. Looking forward to next trip to Ontario to check it out. 🙂
The.Holidaymaker
Amazing, I’m glad you are going to add it to your itinerary.
Umiko
Your grapes picture makes me want to eat grapes! It’s so pretty and mouthwatering. I’m not a wine drinker and know nothing about wine besides there are red and white wines, but I don’t mind visiting these wineries and try some of them. The Closson Chase Vineyard with its purple barn is definitely an eye-cather!
The.Holidaymaker
You’re so right- Closson Chase is a definite stand-out winery to visit. Whether you are a wine lover or not.
Laureen Lund
Loved this and it looks so beautiful. We are hoping to be in that region next fall, will hold on to this for reference.
The.Holidaymaker
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy this area as much as I do!
Michele
We have visited the Niagara region, but after reading your post, it looks like we need to return to the Prince Edward County region. I love how you listed the reasons to go to each winery and the routes to take to visit. Very helpful.
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, if you’ve done Niagara then you’ll want to check out the fastest growing wine region. Plus there’s so much to do in this area too.
wanderwithbelle
I absolutely loved your post! I have always wanted to take a trip to Canada and go check out their wines but have not had the pleasure of visiting! I’m def taking notes 🙂
The.Holidaymaker
Wonderful, there are some great regions for wines and always in such scenic places that offer great restaurants and things to do!
Chelsea Messina
The CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARDS purple barn is SO COOL. Purple is my favorite color so I imagine myself taking lots of photos by it haha
The.Holidaymaker
Agree, Closson is definitely an instagrammable winery to visit!
isamae Solognier
The wine was a great hook for me, so thank you for sharing this!
The.Holidaymaker
Thanks for stopping by.
Emma
Ooh, what lovely wineries, and such a nice area of Ontario to visit too. Not really a wine fan so I think I’d be more enamored with the views, but would happily be the designated driver to explore this region more
The.Holidaymaker
There’s a lot this region has to offer- eateries, art, beaches and countryside views.
Lasma
Wine tours are my thing and of course, I loved this article!
I also think that the Closson Chase Vineyard is the perfect place where to take a great photo! Thanks for sharing another useful article!
The.Holidaymaker
Oh yes, Closson is definitely an instrammable location to visit, and the wines are great too!
G
Thank you for writing about Prince Edward County wine region. I have been in the area for 20yrs and have built a brand of knowing the ins and outs of the local wine and tourism region. For tips, tricks, and a local guide for hire, please find Unofficial Wine Tours on social media!
Paula
It looks so beautiful and rustic there! I am a huge wine person so this was very interesting to me and definitely a place I would love to visit. Now that we travel with kids we do little less wineries than we used to but we always squeese in at least one. Someday I would love to do different kids of wine routes as suggested here again.
The.Holidaymaker
I think wineries are trying to create a more accessible experience for families, and that includes dogs too, you should try it again!
Agnes
I am a wine lover, and the only alcohol I drink is wine. I love visiting vineyards and tasting wine, especially in smaller family wineries run with love and passion. I hope to see some of the wineries in Prince Edward County from your list one day. As I love Pinot Noir, I would love to visit Hillier Creek and Grange Winery. Also, Waupoos seems excellent as it offers stunning views of Lake Ontario.
The.Holidaymaker
Happy to hear that you would enjoy this area of the province and these wineries have some delicious Pinot Noir offerings.
Puloma Bhattacharya
These are fabulous wineries in Prince Edward county offering premier wine tasting experience. Wine tours are certainly a great pleasure as you get to visit vineyards and tour and learn about authentic wine making.Visiting historic barns in a colorful rustic ambience is a real treat!
The.Holidaymaker
So happy to hear you would enjoy this experience. Agree a wine tour is the best way to learn about the history as well as the wine making process.
Jackie
Each of these wineries look fantastic, and they’re all pretty close to one another, too. How convenient! I especially love the rutstic look of Waupoos Estates Winery. The idea of sipping wine here, enjoying panoramic views of Lake Ontario sounds positively enchanting.
The.Holidaymaker
It is indeed a wonderful spot to go to, despite that it’s a bit far out of the range of the other wineries.
Natascha
I love spending time in wine regions and leisurely exploring the area while doing some wine tasting. Great also that you included some itineraries as well. It seems possible to walk between some of the wineries, what is great. I do not like drinking and driving.
The.Holidaymaker
Great point Natascha about drinking responsibly or having a designated driver so you can feel free to enjoy the full winery experience.
Linda (LD Holland)
We did a little wine tasting on our visit visit to Prince Edward County. But I can see we need to go back for a longer stay and try more of the local wineries. I like that many of the wineries have food too so that you can settle in for a bit. We would certainly want to visit the Waupoos Estates Winery for those stunning views of Lake Ontario.
The.Holidaymaker
Oh yes, definitely check out Waupoos Estates- the view, the property and the restaurant is an added bonus.
Shreya Saha
OMG I need to add these in my Ontario trip when I am making it there. The place is full of wineries. I loved the red and purple barns. PEC cannot be missed. Thank you for chalking out all the routes. I am hooked at Closson Chase Vineyard.
The.Holidaymaker
Yes, this part of Ontario would make for a great side trip. There is so much to see and do in PEC.
Denise
We are considering a trip to PEC in the fall and wine tasting looks like a must-do! Thanks for the great guide!
The.Holidaymaker
How fantastic! You’ll love this area for it’s food as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Marianne
We have been trying to plan a trip to PEC forever! Trying to find a decent place to stay is hard as everything books up so quickly! Thanks for all the suggestions, will be keeping this foe when we make it out there!
The.Holidaymaker
Fantastic, I have lots of recommendations for places to stay. But you’re right it is a booking in advance kind of destination due to it being a sought-after location.
Erin
Route 3 sounds perfect! I wouldn’t want to miss any of these lovely wineries. And, the scenery…all I can say is wow!
The.Holidaymaker
So happy you enjoy it. It’s definitely its own vibe.
Natali
So I’ve been living in France for a while, and it is so interesting to compare how here all the wineries are located in old castles, while Canadian look like friendly neighbourhood farms! Definitely putting the purple Closson Chase on a wishlist.
The.Holidaymaker
This part of Ontario are in barns, but there are other wine regions and they are in newly built modern buildings or chateau-inspired buildings. But nothing like the ones in Europe.
Jenn
It would be so much fun to take a tour of PEC wineries – we have lots here in Oregon too, and there’s such a huge variety in tastes and styles that you really could make a week or two of just visiting different wineries. Love that purple barn too!
The.Holidaymaker
Agree, it’s one of my favourites things to do, and lots of research went into this list! It’s one of the perks right, you have to experience it yourself.
Lisa
You had me at winery! Honestly, all of these sound great and it’s cool they’re dog friendly too. We live in wine country in Italy and we don’t visit enough (we drink plenty though!). I’d like to try the one with outdoor pizza place, who can say no to pizza and wine?!
The.Holidaymaker
You definitely can’t say no to pizza and wine.
Barry
The settings of red and purple barns look gorgeous and to be able to sit back and sip wine in the gardens sounds divine.
I enjoy walking around wineries as the process fascinates me – how to go from a fruit growing on a vine to an alcoholic drink.
I have on my list to see the Champagne region of France and the wine growing region of South Africa, but after reading this post, maybe I should add Prince Edward County. The proximity of the vineyards here to each other is impressive and would add to the ease of the tour.
I’ve only been to one winery in Canada and that was also in Ontario but in the Niagara region. I learned there that the latitude in the area is the same as Burgundy in France, so no wonder the weather was ideal for vines there.
That gift pack of Sextus would be the perfect gift for myself!
The.Holidaymaker
Oh yes, definitely you’ll need to add this area of Ontario for your wine seeking adventures.
Carolin
Gosh, there are loads! Not sure how big the county is but judging from your tour suggestions, they are all very close together. This may work out as the chocolate shop ratio in Belgium where every two metres is one and you can taste your way around before buying anything. It makes sense to use the natural resources and perfect weather conditions for a crop/product that will thrive under these conditions. What are roughly the costs for the tastings?
The.Holidaymaker
You’re quite right about the comparison of chocolate shops in Belgium or gelato in Italy. This area is chockfull of wineries. The costs vary but approximately a 4 to 6 oz glass will be $10 or a flight of 3 tastings might be closer to $15. To purchase a bottle, the costs range from $20 to $50.