JERKebago - Jerk Chicken in Carrying Place
HOURS
SATURDAY :: 12PM - 7PM
SUNDAY :: 12PM - 4PM
LOCATION
22178 Loyalist Pkwy,
Carrying Place, ON
K0K1L0
CONTACT
E :: 1LOVE@JERKEBAGO.CA
P :: 613-392-2090
SATURDAY + SUNDAY MENU
PAY ONLINE
DARK MEAT [LEG QUARTER]
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$14.16
WHITE MEAT [BREAST]
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$15.93
½ SMOKED JERK CHICKEN [2-4 PPL]
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken [Breast + Leg Quarter] ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$29.21
WHOLE SMOKED JERK CHICKEN [4-6 PPL]
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken [Breast + Leg Quarter] ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$57.53
5 PIECE JERK CHICKEN
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken Leg Quarters ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice
CAD$30.98
BEYOND JERK VEG BURGER 🌱
Vegan burger :: Marinated in real jerk, grilled, brushed with a saucy jerk - topped with our slaw, BBQ Jerk, crispy chips all in a delightful fluffy bun! [GF version over rice available - please …
CAD$14.16
SIDE :: Plantain Chips
A side of our crunchy plantain chips.
CAD$4.43
SIDE :: Creamy Crunchy Coleslaw
A side of our cool and tangy coleslaw.
CAD$5.31
SIDE :: Coconut Rice N Peas
A side of our fluffy, coconut rice n peas.
CAD$4.43
SIDE :: Jerk Gravy
Extra gravy - traditional jerk.
CAD$2.66
ADD-ON ONTO MEAL ONLY :: + Breast
Traditional Smoked Jerk Leg Quarter ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice. ADD-ON ONTO FULL MEAL OPTION ONLY (NO SINGLE SERVE OPTION)ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED IF IT DOES NOT FULFILL …
CAD$8.85
ADD-ON ONTO MEAL ONLY :: + Leg Quarter
Traditional Smoked Jerk Leg Quarter ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice.ADD-ON ONTO FULL MEAL OPTION ONLY (NO SINGLE SERVE OPTION)ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED IF IT DOES NOT FULFILL …
CAD$7.08
DRINK :: VIMTO
A delicious carbonated blend of black currant and raspberry makes this a sweet, refreshing, treat.
CAD$2.65
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ON SITE
DARK MEAT [LEG QUARTER] :: $16.00 (tax included)
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$0.00
WHITE MEAT [BREAST] :: $18.00 (tax included)
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice ·Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$0.00
½ SMOKED JERK CHICKEN [2-4 PPL] :: $33.00 (tax included)
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken [Breast + Leg Quarter] ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$0.00
WHOLE SMOKED JERK CHICKEN [4-6 PPL] :: $65.00 (tax included)
Traditional Smoked Jerk Chicken [Breasts + Leg Quarters] ~ marinated and grilled in the seasoning of your choice · Rice N Peas · Coleslaw · Plantain Chips
CAD$0.00
5 PIECE JERK CHICKEN :: $35.00 (tax included)
Gillingham Brewing Company
Hi everyone!
Can you believe the summer is almost over? Where has the time gone? To celebrate the last official long weekend of summer, we're excited to announce what's happening this weekend.
New beer release tomorrow! Introducing Appeldoorn Belgian IPA. Brings notes of molasses, lemon and marmalade on toast. A refreshing Five Alive juice palette with a dry, almost peppery finish. Available on tap and in 750ml bottles to go.
All weekend long and until sell-out, come and enjoy Riley Stout ice cream, made by our good friend Miguel who is a fabulous chef and baker. Also is the co-owner of Mirazule, a contemporary boutique inn opening in Spring 2021 here in South Bay. You haven't had anything like it! Definitely not for the kiddo's. This one is adults only!
Sunday September 6 and back by very popular demand, Rodney from Whitehorse Oyster Co and the man behind the bar at Flame + Smith, will be shucking fresh oysters on the half shell and offering New Orleans inspired charbroiled oysters.
Come celebrate the end of summer in the beer garden. Cheers to an endless one!
Christine and Andrew
Gillingham Brewing Company
Trail Estates Winery
BECOME A WINE CLUB MEMBER
We have two levels of membership: Monthly (Winemaker’s Wines of the Month) or Semi-Annually (Club 24). Each offers a different look at wines and each includes some of our latest offerings — automatically shipped to your door!
Monthly: Winemaker’s Wines of the Month $125/mo
Our monthly small-batch wine club is our most eclectic and most personal. Each shipment is carefully assembled by our winemaker around a single theme that delves behind-the-scenes in the world of low-intervention wine. Themes may revolve around:
• An exploration of grape type
• Site
• Wine style
• Process and technique
• Vintage
While we mostly delve deep into our cellar, from time to time we include other exclusive private-import wines we want to share. Get insights into what we think about when making wines with a minimalist (or is it contrarian?) ethos. Available in 1-, 3-, 6-, or 12-month options. Each month includes 2-4 bottles, depending on the price of the wine (there is also the option to double-up shipments).
Semi-Annually: Wine Club 24 $900/yr
This level is perfect for those who like to cellar wines. Every 6 months, you’ll get ~two bottles each of six of our newest wines—one to enjoy now and one to cellar.
• Guaranteed access to small-batch wines — including pre-releases and back vintages
• Winemaking notes on each wine
• Invitation to cellar tastings of wines in-progress
• Complimentary tastings for you year-yound, plus complimentary tasting for you and 5 friends twice per year
• Complimentary shipping on additional purchases (4+ Btls)
SUBSCRIBE
Be the first to know about new releases, exclusive offers and more.
Grange of Prince Edward - Estate Vineyard & Winery
INTRODUCING: ‘Untraditionale’
This ‘Pet Nat’ style Chardonnay make for a perfect summer wine!
About our Chardonnay ‘Untraditionale’
Fresh, ‘pet-nat’ style Chardonnay with a light spritz. An intriguing nose of fresh-baked bread, tart kiwi and pink grapefruit pith. Light fennel notes add to the allure of this unexpected delight!
SHOP NOW
Follow @grangewinery
Grange of Prince Edward, 990 Closson Road, Prince Edward, ON, K0K 2J0, Canada
RoseHall Run Vineyards - AN Award Winning Winery
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
FOR TASTINGS
OPEN DAILY, MON. - SUN. // 11-5
As of July 24, we are resuming limited tastings (7 days/wk, 11-5). At this time, we are offering premium tastings only, consisting of 3 of our Estate Grown, critically acclaimed and award-winning wines @ $10/pp.
We will be operating with strict capacity limits and safety precautions for our customers, staff and local community.
🥂 Reservations ONLY (30 min. time limit)
🥂 Groups = 6 ppl or less
🥂 Tastings will be conducted outside
🥂 Indoor access are for bathroom use only; please ensure you bring a face mask, as they are required by the government to enter any building
🥂 To ensure provincial guidelines regarding social distancing, we kindly ask our guests to refrain from wandering the grounds and to remain within the tasting area during the duration of your visit to RRV
🥂 Our Take-Away Bottle Shop (no inside access) is still available 7 days/wk, Mon.-Sun., 11-5 for those that wish. You may call your orders in, order online or simply walk up and one of our tasting associates will be happy to help
We have always and continue to take things very seriously. The health and safety of our staff and our customers is our first priority. If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone who is ill, we kindly ask that you stay home and take advantage of our online ordering.
Thank you for your understanding of the new restrictions we are operating under, we appreciate your patience very much.
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**Cancellation Policy: A credit card is required at the time of booking all group tastings to secure your reservation. We require 48 hours notice to cancel your tour without penalty. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a 50% deposit charge. No shows or late arrivals without notification will be charged the full tour amount. Cancellation penalties will be charged to the credit card on file.
^Please note that our retail store and First Floor Tasting Bar are completely accessible, however, the second floor Tasting Bar and Balcony overlooking the vineyard require the use of stairs.
^Smoking and Vaping tobacco or cannabis is not permitted on Rosehall Run property. Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, you cannot smoke or vape in any enclosed workplace, any enclosed public place or our outdoor seating venues.
To request a reservation, please call: 1.613.399.1183
Hours
Mon 11AM - 5PM
Tue 11AM - 5PM
Wed 11AM - 5PM
Thu 11AM - 5PM
Fri 11AM - 5PM
Sat 11AM - 5PM
Sun 11AM - 5PM
1243 GREER ROAD, WELLINGTON, ON K0K 3L0
Famous French Fries in Prince Edward County
JAMIE KENNEDY AIMS TO BRING A LITTLE FRIED JOY TO SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO
June 1, 2020 by Agatha Podgorski
Celebrated chef Jamie Kennedy has set-up a temporary fry stand on his farm in Hillier to serve the local community.
Starting Wednesday June 3rd, he will be selling fries (and poutine! and books!) from his barn. Hours of service for the pop-up will be Monday to Friday, 11am – 5pm.
“The fry stand came about as a reaction to the uncertainty about whether the Wellington Farmer’s market would open this summer” said chef Kennedy. “Like many of us in hospitality, the desire to reconnect with folks perhaps differently during this pandemic, inspired me to go down this road of offering french fries and poutine for take out on the farm.”
JK Fries has a loyal following across the province. The business has been Feast On certified since 2014. His passion for local food is showcased beautifully in their one signature, simple dish. Kennedy uses Ontario grown Yukon Gold potatoes and sunflower oil from Cobourg to create the popular treat. They’ve been popping up at events, farmers’ markets and festivals for years.
“I think little outings as simple as driving or biking somewhere just to pick up some fries and have a brief encounter has taken on a more meaningful significance at this time. The human interaction, albeit at a safe distance is as appetizing as the fries or poutine!”
Please follow them on Instagram for any updates on hours and availability.
Address: 18662 Loyalist Pkwy, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0
The farm is located HERE in Prince Edward County, at Station Road and Loyalist Parkway. Enter off Station Road and follow the signs. Please note this is also private residence - enter only during business hours.
Handcrafted Cheese in Prince Edward County
Fifth Town Cheese
Patricia Secord and Dr. Hugo Bertozzi, third generation producers, affineurs and purveyors of artisan cheeses, historically in Italy, and now in Canada, purchased Fifth Town Artisan Cheese in November 2012.
In this day and age, filled with rushed consumables and mass produced goods, we invite you to venture out to the east end of the County, past the beautiful lake vistas of Waupoos to Cressy, and try a little something that only patience, a small batch, and some loving artisan intervention can create. You will love it here!
The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company is a privately owned, environmentally and socially responsible enterprise producing fine hand made cheeses using fresh, locally produced cow, goat and buffalo milk. The product development processes reflect the spirit of the Fifth Town brand, which aims to integrate traditional methods, contemporary tastes, and craftsmanship with local terroir
Lighthall Vineyards
Lighthall Vineyards located in Milford makes award-winning cheese from Sheep’s Milk.
Milk is locally sourced from one Farmer in Prince Edward County
Cheese produced bt Hand each week include Brie, Blue, washed-rind, feta, pressed manchego
LIGHTHALL VINEYARDS, 308 LIGHTHALL ROAD, PRINCE EDWARD, ON, K0K 2P0, CANADA (613) 767-9155
Going to the Beach- Prince Edward County
Dear friends,
The County prides itself on being a warm, welcoming community eager to share its amazing art, agricultural history, culinary delights and handcrafted beverages. Following COVID-19 lockdowns, we've become even more popular, but it's taking a toll on our beaches and wild spaces.
If you're planning a visit with lots of beach time, please consider coming mid-week. If you're hoping for a weekend visit, plan to be on the beach before 9 a.m., or after 4 p.m. Sandbanks and North Beach, both provincial parks, have seen heavy use, and we expect them to close once the parking is full on weekends to manage capacity. Check Sandbanks PP on Twitter for updates. On July 4 alone, 2,000 vehicles were turned away from Sandbanks. We don't want you caught in the traffic snarl, or facing disappointment after a long drive.
Wellington Rotary Beach has also introduced a $20 parking fee on weekends. This beach will close once it reaches capacity. It's our aim to keep everyone safe during the pandemic, and we're not able to accommodate as many beach-goers in a time of physical distancing. Keep an eye out for our Twitter feed, or signage coming into Wellington from either direction on Highway 33. It will give an accurate update on whether Wellington's beach is open.
Due to overuse, Quinte Conservation announced that Little Bluff Conservation Area is also closing to all but pedestrians or cyclists. Little Bluff is, first and foremost, a place that seeks to protect flora and fauna. Heavy use - and a lack of bathroom facilities - has taken a toll.
Please remember that swimming off private lands is not permitted without the owners' express permission. In an effort to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and help enforce public health measures, parking fines for leaving vehicles in areas where parking is not permitted on weekends and statutory holidays have increased to up to $400. These fines are in effect for the following areas:
North Beach Road, for the entirety of the road
Winn Road on Sheba's Island
One side of Island Road on Sheba's Island
The north side of Bakker Road from number 858 Bakker to the end of the road.
For ideas on how to explore beyond the beaches, check out our blogs below:
Beyond the Beach: Where to Make Waves in Prince Edward County
Plus dozens of blogs about picnicking, nature, food, art, cycling, shopping and more...
And the most useful link we can share - where to find public bathrooms in The County.
Old Salt Cocktails - Prince Edward County
Old Salt Cocktails is a mobile bar catering service specialising in large events, private dining experiences, wine beer and spirit tastings, and festivals. No matter what kind of event you’re hosting, we will seamlessly manage all the bar details so you can take care of your guests. Our highly professional staff are skilled mixologists and bartenders who will impress your guest and clients while making sure everyone feels comfortable and welcome.
We’ll work with you to develop a custom menu based on your tastes and occasion, dream up personalised “his and hers” cocktails, or help you recapture that one magical drink you had on vacation. Whether you’re hosting a large scale festival or an unforgettable dinner party, let us take care of all the glassware, alcohol, speciality ice, fresh garnishes and bartending to make sure every drink is as unique and memorable as your event.
Old Salt is a mobile cocktail bar specializing in large events, private dining experiences, wine tastings & festivals.
This season we are doing things a bit differently. For the summer of 2020 we will be popping up at the Grange winery in Prince Edward County showcasing our cocktails as well as local beer & wine (menu here). Starting in July will be be operating 7 days a week from 11-5.
If you are interested in hiring us for a private event in 2021, join us this summer at the Grange for a cocktail or two, meet the team, taste our libations and learn more about how we can work together to create a memorable experience for you.
Interested in our services? keep up to date with all things Old Salt on Instagram!
289-339-8968 Give us a Call!
Exploring Cideries in Prince Edward County
Apple Falls Cider Company
Our story begins with my family business; Campbell’s Orchards, owned and operated by Dianne and Colin Campbell for 35 years. This property is situated on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County.
If you have ever visited the Orchard, it is likely you participated in some of the awesome activities like picking apples, hopping on a wagon ride, getting lost in the corn maze or enjoying our fresh fruits and vegetables. Campbell’s Orchards grows over twenty varieties of apples and pears, strawberries, raspberries, cherries and plenty of other fruits and produce. We also bake pies, crisps, scones and other goodies prepared locally and in-house. 1633 County Rd 3, Carrying Place, ON K0K 1L0 (613) 242-8433
Clafeld Cider House & Market
Order online or by phone & Pick-up. Store open, tastings on the patio. Fresh sandwiches and artisan foods
3013 Prince Edward County Rd 8, Waupoos, ON K0K 2T0 (613) 476-1353
For more information email marketmanager.clafeld@gmail.com Find us on the web waupooswinery.com
Crimson Cider Company
Crimson Cider Company is dedicated to providing a premium craft cider experience to its consumers, through both its signature cider flavours and its unique handcrafted seasonal offerings.
Crimson Cider Company is the newest craft cidery located centrally in Prince Edward County, just minutes from Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, and Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Patio is open daily for tastings, flights, pints, cocktails and cider slushies! Reservations are reccomended and can be made online
FieldBird Farm and Cider
Tasting room is currently closed. Open for pickup and delivery only.
1385 ON-62, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0 Online ordering Contact britt@fieldbirdcider.com Visit our website fieldbird.ca
The Country Cider Company
We opened our doors this season with a lot of uncertainty and are looking forward to moving into phase three. With that said we have made changes to how we usually do things and ask that you take some time to become familiar with how we are moving forward. Our goal is to keep our staff and customers safe and comfortable while providing an enjoyable experience for all.
Currently we are performing tasting by reservation only. Please call us at 613-476-1022 to set up your tasting before your visit. County Cider Company
657 Bongards Crossroad
Waupoos, ON, K0K 2T0
Loch Mor Cider Company
At Loch Mór Cider Company, Orchard based & harvest driven craft cidery. Loch Mór Cider is pressed on site using local apples and traditional methods
Our family orchard, planted with cider and heritage apple varieties, is set in the beautiful countryside near Wellington, Prince Edward County. You’re welcome to relax at our cidery and enjoy a glass with the view.
Tastings, glasses and light bites available outside Sat & Sun 12 - 5pm. Online orders for pick-up or free delivery in PEC. Free Ontario wide delivery for a case.
The Waring House - Music on the Patio
The Garden Cafe Patio
The best pub in the region, but now socially distanced, and outdoors. We are proud to be presenting live music on the patio, 5 nights per week.
Guest performers include many exceptional local and nationally acclaimed performers, covering a wide array genres,from folk to blues, and everything in between.
Join us for these upcoming performances in The Garden Cafe, where the wings are outrageously good, the beer is cold, and the tunes are smokin' hot!
All we ask is that you respect our efforts and work with us to meet our very rigid requirements. We ask that you wear a mask during seating and serving in our outdoor dining areas.
Check out our new menu
This week's lineup...
Saturday, July 11 - Carl Dixon 6 PM - dark
Sunday. July 12 - Kevin Dishart 6 PM - dark
Wednesday July 15 - Kitchen Party with The Frere Brothers in the garden 6PM - dark
Thursday July 16 - Benni Vander in the garden 6PM – dark
Saturday July 18 - Robert Keyes - Afternoon Set in the garden
Friday July 17 - Jenica Rayne in the garden 6PM – dark
Sunday July 19 - Robert Keyes in the garden 6PM – dark
Wednesday July 22 - Kitchen Party with The Frere Brothers in the garden 6PM – dark
Thursday July 23 - Chris Bonham Carter in the garden 6PM – dark
Friday July 24 - Greg Wyard in the garden 6PM – dark
Saturday July 25 - Robert Keyes Afternoon Set in the garden
Saturday July 25 - Greg Wyard in the garden 6PM – dark
Sunday July 26 - Alfie Latanski in the garden 6PM - dark
Wednesday July 29 - Rick Hodgson in the garden 6PM – dark
Thursday July 30 - Rett Wills in the garden 6PM – dark
Friday July 31 - Tom Leighton & Conrad Kipping in the garden 6PM
Saturday August 1 - Robert Keyes Afternoon Set in the garden
Saturday August 1 - Tom Leighton & Conrad Kipping in the garden 6PM - dark
Fabulous Ice-cream in Prince Edward County
Sister Scoops,
2544 County Rd 64, Carrying Place
2. Cones & Shakes
Phone: (613) 921-2326
Website https://cones-shakes.business.site/
19 Elks St, Picton
3. Old Greenhouse Ice Cream Shop
Phone: (613) 399-2064
182 Main Street Wellington https://www.ogicecreamshop.com/
4. Slickers Ice Cream
Telephone: (613) 393-5433
232 Main Street, Picton
Website http://www.slickersicecream.com/
5. Slickers
271 Main St, Bloomfield
Website http://www.slickersicecream.com/
6. Sunflower Fields Ice Cream Shoppe
Website https://sunflowerfields.ca/
886 County Road 10, Cherry Valley
7. Campbell’s Orchards
Phone: (613) 962-3751
Website https://www.campbellsorchards.com/
1633 County Rd 3, Carrying Place, ON K0K 1L0
8. Orchard Drive Dari-Bar & Grill
Phone: (613) 399-2131
Web: https://m.facebook.com/OrchardDariBar/
460 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
9. Outerbanks Deli
2052 County Road 18, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
10. The Bean Counter
Phone: (613) 476-1718
Website https://beancountercafe.com/
172 Picton Main Street
Prince Edward County, Canada
TRAIL ESTATE WINERY
Like many, we were drawn to the spirit and beauty of this place: Prince Edward County. The idea came after selling our first business in Canada — a German bakery we started in 1978, making authentic sourdough breads — and being pioneers in the sourdough movement at the time, were not afraid to try something new.
Winemaking is a craft requiring a healthy dose of intuition and curiosity as well. We want our wines to be equally ephemeral and express the best this land has to offer. We believe every wine should be surprising, textural and soulful; not predictable.
Being true to nature means letting wild yeasts ferment our wines with as little intervention as possible.
Each wine should tell the story of site and vintage with unabashed honesty.
This Summer we will offer wines by the glass which can be enjoyed on picnic tables beside the vines (weather permitting).
TASTINGS
We are offering pre-booked ‘Private’ Cellar Tastings for a more in-depth experience. Cellar tastings feature 6 wines and focus on winemaking style and technique and include esoteric and pre-release wines available only as part of these tastings. Maximum of 6 people/tasting.
We are now booking tastings Friday and Saturday afternoons!
If you are a Wine Club Member and would like to book a tasting in the future, please contact us at info@trailestate.com.
HoursBottles-to-go and by-the-glassThurs to Mon 12-5
(Other days by appt or chance)Cellar Tasting Schedule (Booking is Required):Fridays at 2pm, 3pm & 4pmSaturdays at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Mackenzie Brisbois - Winemaker & Vineyard Manager
BECOME A WINE CLUB MEMBER
We have two levels of membership: Monthly (Winemaker’s Wines of the Month) or Semi-Annually (Club 24). Each offers a different look at wines and each includes some of our latest offerings — automatically shipped to your door!
Monthly: Winemaker’s Wines of the Month $125/mo
Our monthly small-batch wine club is our most eclectic and most personal. Each shipment is carefully assembled by our winemaker around a single theme that delves behind-the-scenes in the world of low-intervention wine. Themes may revolve around:
• An exploration of grape type
• Site
• Wine style
• Process and technique
• Vintage
While we mostly delve deep into our cellar, from time to time we include other exclusive private-import wines we want to share. Get insights into what we think about when making wines with a minimalist (or is it contrarian?) ethos. Available in 1-, 3-, 6-, or 12-month options. Each month includes 2-4 bottles, depending on the price of the wine (there is also the option to double-up shipments).
Gillingham Brewing Company
Hi Friends!
Hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous summer weather we are having!
As Canada Day is upon us, our bottle fridge is stocked and all 7 taps are pouring. We are ready and excited to celebrate with you in our Beer Garden.
If you're looking for craft beer recommendations, our friend Carson Arthur shared his top 5 here at the brewery, on Cityline which is airing live tomorrow. Check it out here:
https://www.cityline.tv/video/the-top-5-beers-youll-want-to-try-this-canada-day/
Adhering to the provincial safety protocols and guidelines with regards to COVID-19, we are now offering full table service with drafts, samples, food and non-alcoholic drink options available. We are accepting reservations of max 6 people per group. Please call ahead! As always, walk-in's are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you all again in our new space.
Cheers!
Christine & Andrew Gillingham
Gillingham Brewing Company
1316 Wilson Rd
Hillier ON K0K 2J0
Canada
Prince Edward County Welcomes You Back
PEC Wine Welcomes You Back!
5 Useful Tips
Here are five useful tips for planning your visit to PEC to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience https://bit.ly/2XXYWlF
What's Open!
A list of the 28 wineries currently open for tastings and/or curbside pick-up as of June 19, 2020 is listed below. Of course, you can always order online from the over 38 wineries and cideries in PEC.
We can't wait to see you!
Gillingham Brewing Company - Specialty Craft Brewery
Hi friends,
The time has come! We are so excited to announce the re-opening of our beer garden on Saturday June 27, 2020. It's been a long 3 months and we cannot wait to host you again. Oh how we've missed you.
Since the announcement from the province regarding opening outdoor patios, we have been focusing all our efforts to ensure our outdoor space will be ready and with all safety measures in place. The health and safety of our staff, guests and local community is our #1 priority.
Following the bi-laws and requirements for the new way of operating, we are really excited for what's to come and we think you will be very pleased with our new offering. Here's a little hint....we will have a reconstructed space that will be suitable for rain or shine, more seating leveraging the grounds amongst the vineyard and pre-booking package options available on our website, for an elevated experience.
We look forward to seeing all of you again soon. In the mean time, if you're stopping by the brewery for bottles to go, please forgive our appearance as we go through yet another renovation project!
NEW RELEASE
BRUT IPA
A newer style IPA otherwise known as, the champagne of beer. Our second release of this style and quite different from the first. Offers faint grapefruit and citrus aromas. Very light in body, highly effervescent with a dry crisp finish. Lingers refreshing citrus with almost no bitterness.
The absolute perfect summer beer!
500ml bottles. ABV: 7.1% | IBUs: 10
Cheers!
Christine and Andrew
Gillingham Brewing Company
Growing Grapes in Prince Edward County
Article by Catherine Stutt
Photos by Rick Furber
Courtesy County and Quinte Living, Summer 2012
As the harsh winter winds cast their frigid cloaks over Prince Edward County, last year’s canes stand sentinel in vineyards. When seasoned viticulturists determine the time is right, they will awaken the vines, the frozen soil will warm, and luscious grapes will replace brown vines.
Growing grapes in the County is as much about the unrelenting winter as the much more forgiving summer, and even in the relatively small region, conditions vary. Compared to Ontario’s well-established wine region in Niagara, it is a whole different world.
“Our season starts at least a week later and ends a couple of weeks earlier,” explained Paul Battilana, the winemaker at Casa-Dea Estates Winery in Hillier. A butcher by trade, Paul returned to school in his 30s and graduated in the first class of Niagara College’s new Winery and Viticulture Technician program. Before migrating to Ontario’s newest wine region, he spent several years working at Niagara wineries.
During a walk though still dormant vineyards in mid-March he introduced a neophyte to the realities of grape growing in Prince Edward County.
“Conditions in the area can vary substantially within very short distances,” Paul continued. “We can have a five-day difference in bud-break between our vines on Cold Creek Road and the vineyard at the winery on Greer Road, and it’s less than a kilometre away. It’s all about the winds, the lake, and the resulting microclimates.”
It’s about the soil, too.
“We’re on the same latitude as Burgundy, France and our soils are similar,” he continued. “Soil depth varies quite a bit on the County, but here we have about two to three feet before we hit solid limestone, and limestone provides the minerality in the wines.”
There are 36 wineries on the County with about 500 acres of vineyards. One third of the wineries, including three of the largest are in Hillier, where prevailing winds from Lake Ontario moderate temperatures, resulting in an earlier start to the growing season compared to the eastern ends of the County.
South Bay boasts a slightly warmer growing zone, and is home to a couple of wineries. “Merlot vines are notoriously fragile, and they do okay there, with some pampering. There are some varieties we can’t grow; we still can’t ripen Cabernet Sauvignon properly here.” said Paul, leading into a lesson on vine selection.
Most of the County wineries grow vitis vinifera – the so-called noble European varieties – vines grafted onto native root stock to help it acclimate to local soil. “Some of the wineries grow Minnesota hybrid varieties, but we don’t at Casa-Dea because they aren’t endorsed by the Vintners Quality Assurance board, and everything we produce here is VQA approved.”
Niagara, because of the much longer and warmer growing season has many more vine options.
The harsher County conditions present challenges throughout the year. “Many of our decisions are based on the winter, not the growing season. Grapes are a perennial plant and we need to know their hardiness. Just because something will thrive the first summer doesn’t make it a sound investment when it dies in the winter. We have to understand and play the weather, because it is going to impact the crop whether it’s July or January.”
Even hardier varieties can be high maintenance. Each fall, Paul and his crew of 12 vineyard workers close the growing season with a labour intensive process. The team selects canes on each vine from the next year’s growth, and prunes them to about 12 to 18 inches with 10 buds on each side and then gently lays them on the ground parallel to the row. Once this stage is complete, the team backtracks and buries each row under about two feet of soil. This canopy helps insulate the vines from the cold. The rest of the vine is left above ground until spring. The old growth visible all winter will be completely removed during spring preparations.
Spring brings a new set of chores. Paul says they can, “play with the soil to warm it up,” which means cultivating between rows. When the time is right – determining this requires a very shiny crystal ball, advanced meteorological skills, years of experience, and luck – crews hit the vineyards. Old vines are removed, as is the protective canopy over this year’s canes. Each bud will grow a new five foot cane, and gentle is the operative word. “We’re removing large amounts of dirt from tender vines, and we have to be very careful,” cautioned Paul. “If we lose three buds from each vine, we have potentially lost 30 per cent of our crop.”
Comparatively, Niagara vineyards don’t have to be covered, so the labour at both ends is eliminated. Add this requirement to a shorter growing season and a lower yield – about two tonnes per acre on the County versus four tonnes per acre in Niagara – and the reason for slightly higher prices of County wines is justified.
Uncovering the vines is simply the start of more work. When new canes reach the top of the wires strung along rows, workers trim them to ensure the plant’s vigour goes into fruit production and new young leaves. In the second week of June, when the larger older leaves start to fade, they are removed, because they are no longer converting carbohydrates to sugars.
Throughout the summer the vineyard is monitored daily, and Paul does a personal tour at least weekly but usually far more often. His crews know to look for and prune damaged or dead plant material and signs of decay. Pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides are used sparingly and with caution, however, they are necessary. “Maintaining a purely organic winery in Ontario is very difficult,” he explained. “The crops are susceptible to powdery and downy mildew. We try to prevent rather than react, with means using less invasive products and methods, including trimming the vines of non-productive shoots to improve airflow.”
In Niagara, the fruiting zone extends about three feet from the ground, allowing mechanical harvesting methods. On the County, it can be a foot, but is usually with eight inches of the ground. “We prune to about two bunches of grapes per shoot, and because we train them so low, we harvest by hand.”
Paul and his 12 disciples work seven days a week, often logging 65 hours each week, for up to two months during harvest. In Niagara, Paul worked 90 hours a week for nine weeks. He brought one habit from his Niagara days to the County. “We weigh ourselves at the beginning of harvest and again when we’re finished,” he chuckled, admitting he typically loses 20 pounds during the process.
The yield, in a good year, is simple math, plus the magic touch of the winemaker and vineyard workers. At about 1,000 vines per acre at Casa-Dea, the estate winery – meaning every drop in every bottle comes from grapes grown on-site – has 65 acres of crops. Each of the two tonnes per acre results in 650 litres of wine. In total, the winery produces about 5,000 cases per year created in small batches of about 1,000 litres at a time.
The question needs to be asked. Why is this mild-mannered, humble, yet incredibly passionate winemaker fighting the good fight against the vagaries of eastern Ontario’s weather? Why did he uproot his family from their Hamilton roots three years ago to challenge new soil in unfamiliar territory?
He could share his love of viticulture in a more forgiving and traditional wine region, but he wants more. “I love going places and learning new things and I want to share that experience. People can go to the LCBO and purchase our wine, but I hope they come here so I can show them why one glass is better for a certain type of wine, or why one wine is better with certain foods, and how wine is experienced – first by sight, then smell, then taste, then the silky feel of the liquid. Wine can even satisfy the sense of hearing – the sound of a cork popping, the clink of glasses, and the fizz of sparkling wine.”
“This is a great winery and we are making a point. I sought the position and accepted it when it was offered. The owners are kind and passionate and have a vision to create amazing wines. When we moved here we knew we could always move back, now I don’t think we could ever leave.”
Casa Dea Estates Winery www.casadeaestates.com
Prince Edward County Wineries, Cideries & Breweries are now open for Tastings
List of Wineries that are open effective June 12-2020
Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard
Tasting bar and Patio opening this weekend (Friday to Monday 11 till 6) Please be patient as this will be our 1st w… https://t.co/2KokZVn0rv
Three Dog Winery
Tastings and Tours are currently available Friday - Sunday and must be pre-booked online. At this time, we can only accept groups of 6 people or fewer in order to maintain physical distancing protocols.
The patio at Three Dog Winery is currently open to the public
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 5pm
Friday - Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Pizza is available Saturdays and Sundays
Tastings are available by appointment Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
www.threedogwine.com
The Grange Estates Winery
Here are the details for the week of June 12-18
Opening Hours: 11-5 Friday, June 12 to Monday, June 15
Services Provided:
Wine Sales
Tasting Kits
Old-Salt Cocktail Pop Up
Picnic Area (bring your own snacks)
Curbside Pickup
Pop up by Old Salt Cocktails featuring cocktails, local beer, wine by the glass, and snacks. @OldSaltCocktails for details
Notes:
No groups of more than 6 people.
First come first serve. There may be a short wait on patio.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
SHOP OUR WINES NOW https://www.grangewinery.com/
Loch Mor Cider Company
At Loch Mór Cider Company, we’re passionate about the better stuff in life. Our small batch cider is made from apples pressed on-site at harvest time when the fruit is full of flavor and then allowed to mature until Spring.
Our family orchard, planted with cider and heritage apple varieties, is set in the beautiful countryside near Wellington, Prince Edward County. You’re welcome to relax at our cidery and enjoy a glass with the view.
Starting Saturday, June 13th, we will be open at 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday.
We are trying to keep everyone safe. Here's how it's going to work:
we are offering outside service only
seating is limited to groups of 6 or under
please use the hand sanitizer before sitting down
reservations available
stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or had close contact with someone who has
Website: www.lochmorcider.com
Waupoos Estates Winery
Join us in our lovely, limestone winery and sample our wide range of award-winning wines.
TASTINGS ARE $2 EACH OR $6 FOR A FLIGHT OF FOUR
Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two or more bottles. Tastings are available on a walk-in basis. For groups of 6 or more, please phone ahead to book in advance.
sANDBANKS Winery
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED to visit the winery for a tasting. Due to limited space and capacity restrictions, each guest wishing to visit Sandbanks for a tasting must make a reservation. Our friendly staff have allotted 45 mins for your tasting to ensure there is plenty of time for purchasing and proper sanitation.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TASTING
We can only accept groups of 9 people or less to adhere to the Provincial guidelines. We cannot accept any groups larger than 9 people.
At this time we will not be conducting our vineyard tours. Stay tuned as we will begin to offer them in the future!
We have a large selection of local charcuterie items for purchase that you may enjoy with your tasting. We can provide you with a cutting board and knife so that you may prepare your own charcuterie board! We also welcome guests to bring their own picnic items to enjoy during their visit!
To ensure social distancing guidelines are maintained, we ask that guests refrain from wandering the grounds of our estate. During your visit, guests will be asked to stay within their tasting area during the duration of their visit.
Curbside pick-up will still be available for those that wish to do so. Please call us at 613-399-1839 to place your order
For guests wishing to only purchase items from our boutique- We have a maximum capacity for guests allowed inside our boutique at once. You may choose to wait to enter and shop around on your own, or we can do the shopping for you with our curbside pickup!
Trail Estates Winery
416 Benway Road, Hillier, Ontario 647-233-8599 | info@trailestate.com
We are now booking tastings Fridays and Saturdays starting June 19th!
We are offering pre-booked ‘Private’ Cellar Tastings for a more in-depth experience. Cellar tastings feature 6 wines and focus on wine making style and technique and include esoteric and pre-release wines available only as part of these tastings. Maximum of 6-8 people/tasting.
Hours
Bottles-to-go and by-the-glass Wed & Thurs by appt./chanceFri & Sat 12-5 Cellar Tasting Schedule (Starting June 19th) :Fridays at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Saturdays at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Coffee Roasters in Prince Edward County
Stone Temple Coffee in Cherry Valley
A Prince Edward County native and his Honduran bride are in the process of ramping up a coffee company currently based in Athol ward but with an eye for expansion thanks in part to the early gains of Stone Temple Coffees. Located in beautiful Prince Edward County, Stone Temple Coffees offers the finest fresh roasted coffees from around the world. All our coffee is certified Fairtrade / Organic. Explore the world of coffee with us today!
18 Willow Lane, Cherry Valley, Ontario, Canada, K0K 1P0 613-920-7694
www.stonetemplecoffees.com
County Roasters in Downtown Picton
County Roasters is a family-run company dedicated to providing customers with high-quality Fairtrade organic coffee. Because Fairtrade coffee is sourced from small farms and farmer-run cooperatives, there is a significant sustainable component to our coffee. These quality beans are then small-batch roasted to provide you with a great cup of coffee!!
How we got started
Back in 2003, we launched a cafe called the Bean Counter Cafe, which specialized in Fairtrade Organic Coffee and Homemade Gelato. In 2010, we decided to leverage the experience we had with our coffee and launched a coffee roasting business. We used the Bean Counter Cafe as our test customer. After rave reviews, we were off and running! Our production facility is divided in half, one side roasts coffee and the other side produces gelato!
Contact: 1A-94 Main Street
Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 613-922-2633
www.countyroasters.com
The Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards and Estate Winery
The Grange of Prince Edward is a family run winery in Prince Edward County Ontario. We produce only 100% estate grown and made wines because we want our wines to reflect our region and our distinct style. We grow 7 varietals and produce 3 distinct lines of wine to suit our diverse clientele. We believe in eating and drinking locally and we believe in value. We hope that's these beliefs can be passed on to you.
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Funky Wine Collection: Try Something New!
There are so many new wine styles to explore! Unfiltered and nebulous, to pet-natty and fun, to orange and skin contact syles. Here are 6 funky/modern wines that we are producing at the Grange that are sure to amuse and delight the palate!
This 6-pack includes:
2013 Crémant ‘Amber - 2013 ‘Untraditionale’ Pet-Nat - Gamay Rosé - Ombre Gris ‘Skin Contact’ - Pinot Gris- Spiced White
CA$183.00
Featured wine and cider:
This wine had 48h skin-contact giving it a beautiful amber hue. Tasting notes include caramelized citrus, baked quince tart, marmalade, and bright tangerine. Bready, yeasty toasted brioche, savoury PEC minerality, and a light lifted-ness pull the fruit together nicely. Fresh acid and a creamy, well-integrated froth create a tension of sharpness and softness that are beautifully balanced.
CA$37.00
Ombré Gris 'Skin Contact' showcases the depth of orange wines. Orange wines are white wines made with skin contact, giving a deep colour and flavour. Tasting notes include dried apricot, marmalade, and peaches and cream to entice the palate- with beautiful salinity. This is a chalky mineral-driven orange wine from Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc, and it is pure poetry in the glass!
CA$30.00
Fresh, ‘pet-nat’ style Chardonnay with a light spritz. An intriguing nose of fresh-baked bread, tart kiwi and pink grapefruit pith. Light fennel notes add to the allure of this unexpected delight!
CA$29.00
This wild ferment gamay rosé was made almost by accident. Harvested for a red style gamay, as the fermentation started to hum along it was obvious that the colour was never going to be ‘red’ if we kept going the way things were. So we pulled a few liters aside and let it finish fermenting without the skins after 5 days. This is the resulting wine. Super funky, cloudy/nebulous look, with a salty earthy finish! We like to compare this wine to a ‘sour’ style beer. Please note: this wine is quite tart.
CA$29.00