Prince Edward County
Officially identified in 2007 as a VQA appellation of origin, Prince Edward County is separated from the mainland by the Bay of Quinte at Belleville and is completely surrounded by the waters of Lake Ontario. The soils and microclimates of the County coupled with the all-pervading limestone base provide an ideal growing environment for cool-climate grapes such as pinot noir and chardonnay. This idyllic island setting is now home to over 30 wineries, fine restaurants, cheese producers, farmers' markets and other local food purveyors dotted along the natural beauty of the County trails and beaches.