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 15–16 | November 22–23 | November 29- 30
Pop into any of our participating venues, buy a tasting, flight or glass and get your passport stamped for your chance to win our Basket of Cheer!
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!
- Passports will be available at all participating venues!
- 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.
Looking for a tour
Our friends at PEC Wine Tours have a bus running.
Our friends at Sanbanks Tours are launching our Essential County Wine Tour Wassail Edition!
