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At the beginning of 2001, Prince Edward County in south eastern Ontario didn’t have a single winery open. However, in June of that year, Waupoos Estate opened its doors to the public and since, almost a dozen more have followed suit, making this small ‘island’ appellation the fastest growing wine region in Canada.

Excellent Burgundy-like limestone soils and a marginal climate moderated by Lake Ontario are key factors in this rapid transition to a successful viticultural area, but just as important is that ‘The County’ is astutely aware of the economic benefits that come with becoming a thriving wine region. A major part of the municipality’s economic development mandate is to encourage and facilitate vineyard development and winery investment. The County’s website even provides a free downloadable viticultural guide to investors and growers offering as much information as is possible on which to base their land purchase, planting, and growing decisions. Already, this emerging wine region has attracted an impressive amount of investment from a broad range of people sharing a pioneering spirit and desire to make excellent wine in challenging conditions. And excellent wines are indeed coming out of PEC vineyards, with initial results suggesting that this region, despite some of its climatic challenges may well offer some of the best overall conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Canada.

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Tony Aspler
is the Regional Correspondent for Prince Edward County.

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The AppellationAmerica database identifies 83 wines labeled with the Prince Edward County designation.

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Q: What other wineries source fruit here ?
There are no other wineries that source fruit from this appellation
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