LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2025

Ontario’s Wine Country

Where Winemakers Unwind

Three regions. Three winemakers. Endless reasons to visit. Ontario’s wine country is where passion meets place. In this special feature, three winemakers from Niagara, Prince Edward County and Lake Erie North Shore share their favourite spots, flavours and the VQA wines they’re making right now. Think of it as your local guide, straight from the source.

Prince Edward County

With Mackenzie Brisbois, Trail Estate Winery.

Must-try local dish and VQA wine pairing? Anything from Stella’s paired with a local PEC wine. They often have a good selection of orange wines.

Stella’s Eatery / 2470 County Rd 8, Waupoos

Favourite time of year in PEC?

Favourite patio for a chill afternoon? The Royal Hotel has a great patio, where you can enjoy many VQA wines from the County. The absolute best time of year in PEC is harvest, which is September to October. All the best produce is available, and we are busy harvesting grapes.

Royal Hotel / 247 Picton Main Street, Picton

Favourite place for a romantic date night? Grab an evening cocktail at Duchess in Wellington.

Bar Duchess / 287 Main Street, Wellington

Mackenzie Brisbois is a natural wine advocate whose vibrant, unfiltered VQA wines reflect the raw beauty of Prince Edward County. At Trail Estate, she leans into wild fermentations and low-intervention techniques to create wines full of character and charm.

Sum up your wine region in three words. Go!

Delicious. Authentic. Beaches !

Look for the VQA symbol. Your assurance of 100 % locally grown grapes.

Trail Estate Winery / TRAILESTATE.COM