Closson Chase Vineyards | PEC Wine Prices & Delivery

Closson Chase helped start the Prince Edward County wine industry, and it still works with the three grapes the County does best: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

It was an early adopter of sustainable practice in the region. The wines are made to show the vintage rather than smooth it out, and in a climate this marginal that means real variation from one year to the next.

Every bottle ships straight from the winery.

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629 Closson Road, Hillier, ON

613-399-1418 info@clossonchase.com

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The story behind Closson Chase

Closson Chase began in 1998, when a group of friends bet on Prince Edward County before almost anyone else did. They hand-planted the first acre of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1999 and released their first commercial vintage in 2004.

The winery lives in a restored century-old dairy barn, painted a deep purple that has become one of the County's landmarks.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, County first

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the whole focus, led today by winemaker Keith Tyers. The estate grows fruit in the County and rounds out its range with grapes from leased Niagara vineyards.

The Churchside Chardonnay is the wine to know. Closson Chase farms with cover crops and rainwater collection, and holds both Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario certification and vegan certification through VegeCert.

Frequently asked questions

What is Closson Chase known for?

Closson Chase is a Prince Edward County pioneer known for Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Its Churchside Chardonnay is the flagship, and the winery is easy to spot by its landmark purple barn.

Where is Closson Chase?

In Hillier, in Prince Edward County, Ontario, at the corner of Closson and Chase roads, which is where the name comes from. The County is a cool-climate region on Lake Ontario known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Are Closson Chase wines vegan and sustainable?

Yes. Closson Chase is certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario and holds vegan certification through VegeCert. It also farms with cover crops and collects rainwater, a fairly hands-on approach for a small County winery.