Karlo Estates is located in the hub of the exciting new wine region of Prince Edward County ("The County"). Its 93 rolling acres of Burgundian soil straddle the regions of Wellington and Hillier. You will find it on historic Danforth Road, built in 1799. (Yes, the same Danforth famous for Greek food in Toronto.)

Ideally situated close to the shores of Lake Ontario, Karlo Estates enjoys the lake's moderating effects to alleviate Canada's harsh winters and hot summers. The soil, made up of limestone and the famous Hillier clay, closely resembles the celebrated soil of the Burgundy region of France. With latitude similar to Burgundy as well, the County's Karlo Estates promises to produce great Canadian Wines with a distinctive terroir.

The land originally owned by the Stevenson family who settled in the County in the early 1800's, has up until now served as a traditional farm with a turn of the century post and beam barn at its center. Mr. Karlo has plans to convert this historic site into Karlo Estates' tasting room. Here wine enthusiasts can look forward to savouring wines made in both the old and new world styles.

Karlo Estates will be undertaking its first planting of grapes in the spring of 2006.
The initial varietals planned for Karlo Estates terroir are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There are plans to add Merlot and Frontenac for the reds; and Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay Musque for the whites.

It takes five "producing acres" of grapevines, which generally require about four years to mature, before a vineyard can get its winery license. So, you're in on the beginnings of great things to come. If you'd like to receive our newsletter to share in Richards's trials and tribulations as he builds Karlo Estates and to get tips on wine tasting, please drop us a line. We invite you to join us as we embark on the adventure of creating "Wine with Character".

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