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Wassail

Overview

Come a-Wassailing with the fine wineries of Prince Edward County Wassail: the age-old celebration of the harvest, and a tender good-night to the sleeping vines. Drink to their bounty with special wines, delectable nibbles, songs and revelry!

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
  1. Click here to download our Wassail stamp passport. Print and follow the instructions on the page to win!
  2. Passports will be available at all participating venues!
  3. Click here to download the Wassail songbook. At many wineries, there is a small gift to those who come singing these joyous songs!
  4. 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!

Participating Wineries

County Cider Company restaurant and infamous vintage bus with logo

County Cider Company

657 Bongards Crossroads Waupoos, ON

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We will have our Harvest Spice Cider ready for you!

Huff Estates winery drone shot over property with logo

Huff Estates Winery

2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0

huffestates.com

Join us at Huff Estates for a cozy and festive Wassail celebration!
At the Winery, sip on classic hot cocoa while supporting the Loyalist Humane Society through donations at our cocoa stand, equipped with your desired toppings—or treat yourself to an adult version with Baileys for just $5. Don’t forget to browse our Wassail Wine Pack, thoughtfully curated for all your holiday entertaining and gift-giving needs.

At the Inn, we’ll be serving up delicious French toast and Belgian waffles each Wassail weekend, complete with a variety of toppings and local maple syrup. Extend the festivities with an overnight stay and enjoy 10% off your room rate on Friday or Saturday nights.

Sugarbush Vineyards overlooking the vineyard with logo

Sugarbush Vineyards

1286 Wilson Rd, Hillier, ON

sugarbushvineyards.ca

We will be open Sat & Sun 11-5pm.

We will have mulled wine available, Christmas baking, maple fudge, our snack menu and maple pulled pork sliders.  Fire pits (weather permitting)

Join our loyalty program and earn points towards future purchases.  Free wine or mulled wine sample for all singers!

Grande Of Prince Edward barn on property with logo

Grange of Prince Edward

990 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0

grangewinery.com

We will provide a "sing for your sample" with your choice of 1oz of Almanac White or Red.

We will also have warm apple cider available (and for purchase) by carolers who do not imbibe or are <19 years of age.

Santa will be on site and our food program will be up and running all weekend(s) long!

Broken Stone Winery with their blue barn on property with logo

Broken Stone Winery

524 Closson Road, Hillier, ON

brokenstonewinery.com

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.

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.

Sing a song (or part song) from the Wassail Carol Songbook and receive a complimentary taste of your choosing!

Take a walk on the Vineyard Discovery Trail and learn about the vine lifecycle and vineyard practices. The tour ends with feeding the sheep - sheep feed proceeds go to the Wellington Food Bank.

For gift giving ideas, we’ve put together a Holiday Charcuterie must have list. Shop for unique wines, homemade jelly and wonderful hostess gifts to curate a beautiful Charcuterie offering.

We look forward to seeing you for Wassail!

Closson Chase Vineyards purple barn on property with logo

Closson Chase Vineyards

629 Closson Rd, Hillier, ON

clossonchase.com

We’ll be offering a hot chocolate bar, with all proceeds donated to the Storehouse Foodbank, as well as a warm, hearty stew paired with a tasting of one of our wines. Weather permitting, we’ll also have an outdoor fire where guests can get cozy by the vineyard and enjoy the atmosphere.

Harwood Estate Winery property overlooking the vines with logo

Harwood Estate Winery

18908 Loyalist Parkway, Hillier, ON

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Offering our regular menu, and a Christmas feature: Cranberry-Maple fries with truffle mayonnaise

Mulled wine by the cup;

Complimentary sample with a song;

Lots of decorations, Christmas music, fire tables* and good cheer!

*weather permitting

Sandbanks Estate Winery drone shot of tasting room and vineyard with logo

Sandbanks Estate Winery

17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington, ON

sandbankswinery.com
  • We will be offering a complimentary 1 oz sample of wine to guests that sing a song from the Wassail carol book, outdoor fire pits will be roaring (weather permitting) and have complimentary marshmallows to roast over the fire.
  • Wreathmaking Workshops - Get into the holiday spirit with our cozy and creative Wreath-Making Workshop at Sandbanks Winery in our Barrel Room!

Craft your very own one-of-a-kind wreath using vines straight from our vineyard. We’ll provide everything you need: a handcrafted vine wreath base, fresh greenery, natural seasonal decor, and beautiful ribbon. Want to add a personal flair? Bring along your favorite ornaments or keepsakes to make your wreath truly yours!

Your ticket also includes a glass of Sandbanks wine and charcuterie to enjoy while you get crafty with friends — the perfect blend of festive fun and vineyard vibes.

PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED -  A payment link will be emailed from lannette.donnelly@sandbankswinery.com prior to the reservation date. The payment link expires within 48 hours. Questions? Call us at (613) 399-1839 Mon-Friday 9am to 5pm.

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Tickets:

$55 + tax per person

$45 + tax per person for Wine Club members (up to 4 guests)

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Workshop Dates:  We have added 2 Friday evening timeslots!

Friday evening workshops start at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday workshops start at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

•            November: 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th

Norman Hardie Winery drone shot of the property with logo

Norman Hardie Winery

1152 Greer Rd, Wellington, ON

normanhardie.com

In addition to wine tasting samples, we will have our winter food program on offer:

Rustic, piping hot lasagna

Classic French onion soup

Eggplant parmigiana

Fresh east coast oysters

House-smoked local trout

Cozy indoor seating among the barrels as well as outdoors next to roaring fire pits

Loch Mor Cider Company property at sunrise with logo

Loch Mór Cider Company

890 Danforth Rd, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0

lochmorcider.com

We will be offering mulled cider for purchase along with our normal cider and chocolate flights!

Keint-he winery and vineyard photo

Keint-he Winery & Vineyards

49 Hubbs Creek Road, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0

keint-he.ca

For Wassail, Keint-he will be offering:

  • complimentary tastings of the three wines that we will be releasing for Wassail.
  • complementary sponge toffee … from scratch, by Chantal.
  • DIY Build a Gift-basket. We supply everything needed and you fill the basket with your favourite wines, chocolates, jams and Keint-he swag!

Morandin Wines property overlooking the barn and vines with logo

Morandin Wines

18055 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington, ON

morandinwines.ca

Open Saturdays & Sundays!

We will offer all our guests complimentary homemade focaccia

Tasting flights available of our latest releases, including a full bodied, oak aged Chardonnay, a big Pinot Noir and our first Fortified Wine

Carolers can taste one of our upcoming releases, from the barrel

Painting of Stanners Vineyard property with logo

Stanners Vineyard

76 Station Rd, Hillier, ON

stannersvineyard.ca

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.

Karlo Estates Winery stone bridge on property with logo

Karlo Estates Winery

561 Danforth Rd, Wellington, ON K0K 3L0

karloestates.com

Get ready for some festive fun at Wassail! Our age-old tradition of pouring out libations for the gods in celebration of a good harvest is back. Come sing us a Carole and we reward you with wine - a wee taste, that is. Every song gets you a complimentary 1 ounce pour with small food pairing. So, you can get your holiday shopping done while you get into the festive spirit.

Join us for three magical weekends this November, featuring the Closson Road Christmas Crawl and Countylicious from Saturday November 14th to Sunday, November 30th.  Step into our cozy post and beam historic barn for "Caroling Karaoke". Sing your heart out and enjoy a delightful sip of VanAlstine White wine paired with a tasty morsal.

Mark your calendars for November 14th-16th. We’re hosting our Vintner Fireside Dinners during Countylicious.

Enjoying some plant-based entertaining this season? We've got you covered. Indulge in delicious vegan goodies from Chef Bailey Kennedy, Toronto Sausage Party, and Better Brie, all available for sampling and purchase at our Closson Road Christmas Crawl Vegan Market Pop-Up.

Plus, don’t miss our amazing wine special: Buy 5, Get 1 Free.

Club Sextus members, get ready for an exclusive Barrel and Vertical Sextus tasting on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th at 4:00 PM - plus you’ll have a chance to explore our library wines. Reach out to skarlo@karloestates.com for your private link to this members only event.

On Saturday we’ve got live music. Hardey and Cheddy, Megan and Gabriel, Nolan-Hubbard and Frankie and Jimmy on each Saturday night of WASSAIL! Join us for Friday Wine Pub Nights in the Speakeasy, featuring Trivia, Karaoke, Bitchin’ Bingo, and Game Nite on each consecutive Friday.

Now that the wines are barrelled down, come join us in celebration of a great vintage as we tuck in for the season.

Trail Estate Winery back patio overlooking the vineyard with logo

Trail Estate Winery

416 Benway Rd, Hillier, ON

trail-estate.com

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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!

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

Domaine Darius

1316 Wilson Rd, Bloomfield, ON

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We will be participating with complimentary mulled wine, and the release of our Gamay Nouveau on Friday the 21st.

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

Pop on by Waupoos Winery and sing a carol for a complimentary sample of our Field Blend White or Field Blend Red

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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.