Essex County Wineries & Vineyards

Dobbernation explores EPIC Wine Country is his ‘Essex County Wineries & Vineyards Near Windsor‘ blog highlighting the 14 wineries that make up the Lake Erie North Shore Region. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a day of wine tastings your planning will be as easy a raising a glass with Dobbernation’s extensive guide and the EPIC Wine Pass. Sip your way through 8 of the wineries listed below and enjoy the unique flavours and hospitality of Canada’s most southern wineries.

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In addition to the wineries featured below, check out the following stops when planning your trip to our EPIC Wine Region:

• The Grove Hotel and The Walnut Grove B&B offer well-appointed accommodations in the heart of wine country and are the perfect points to start your trip planning.
• For delicious eats be sure to check out The Goose Kitchen and Bar in Kingsville for lake-to-plate dining and Cancusito in Leamington for authentic Mexican cuisine.
• Green Heart Kitchen and Red Lantern Coffee Co. are perfect stops to grab a quick breakfast or pick me up to fuel your wine tasting days.
• Explore the region’s history with visits to John R Park Homestead where you can step back in time to pioneer times and the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village for vintage cars and heritage buildings.
• Stock up on the bounty of Essex County at Meleg’s Lakeside Orchard and Cider Mill offering pick-you-own and a market serving up fresh donuts and cider.

Wineries Featured:

• Pelee Island Winery
• Mastronardi Estate Winery
• Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards
• Oxley Estate Winery
• Viewpointe Estate Winery
• North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
• CREW Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
• Muscedere Vineyards
• Colio Estate Winery
• Paglione Estate Winery
• Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
• Dancing Swallows Vineyard
• Vivace Estate Winery
• VIN Winery