Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is an Ontario wine appellation on Lake Ontario, with limestone-based soils and a strong association with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The appellation’s broken limestone and stony soils are important parts of its vineyard setting. Lake breezes moderate temperatures, while differences in local terrain create varied growing conditions. The county’s white wines and Pinot Noir provide familiar starting points for exploring the area.
The name refers to the Ontario county, not the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Keep that distinction in mind when reading a wine map. Compare producers working within the county and check the appellation on the bottle, since a winery’s address and the origin of every wine it sells need not be identical.