Wineries
Black Prince Winery
Black Prince Winery grows grapes at Picton, in the Prince Edward County appellation. It dates its founding to 2001.
Where it sits
Black Prince Winery is at Picton, inside Prince Edward County — one of the three appellations of origin recognised under Ontario's VQA system. What that claim means on a label, and how the boundary is defined in regulation, is set out on the regions page.
What it grows
The winery works with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling and Pinot Gris.
Each of those has a page here on how it behaves in Ontario: the heat it needs to ripen, the Brix it reaches at harvest, and which parts of the province actually plant it.
Vineyard area: "Situated on a 50-acre estate right on the edge of Picton" (estate size; the sit.
Visiting
a well-appointed Tasting Centre offering the largest selection of wine in the area
Also in Prince Edward County: Casa-Dea Estates Winery, Closson Chase Vineyards. The full list is on the Ontario wineries page.
What we hold on this winery
| Location | Picton |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Prince Edward County |
| Sub-appellation | not known |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Vineyard area | "Situated on a 50-acre estate right on the edge of Picton" (estate size; the sit |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Pinot Gris |
Compiled from the winery's own website (source), checked October 2026. Facts change — corrections are welcome.