Located: 804 Closson Road, Hillier, ON

Phone: (613) 399-2598

Have you ever wanted to discover a unique winery and its handcrafted, small-batch premium wines?

If so, Lacey Estates Winery is the perfect place for you and what makes it even better is that it’s right in the heart of Prince Edward County wine country.

We stopped by this cute winery after a wine tour at Closson Chase Vineyards just down the road.

The Lacey family-run vineyard and wine business have been creating unique wines since 2017.

Led by winemaker Kimball Lacey and his wife Liz Lacey, they are focused on creating a wide range of unique wines like skin-fermented Gewurztraminer, orange wine, sparkling Chardonnays, and more.

Let’s dive into what made Lacey Estates Winery such a special visit for us.

Main Features

• Friendly Service
• Dog Friendly
• Small Tasting Room
• Indoor Washrooms
• Picnic Area
• Cool Outside Seating
• Wheelchair Accessible

The Philosophy behind the Wine at Lacey Estates Winery

When it comes to their wine philosophy at Lacey Estates Winery, Kimball Lacey believes that great wines start in the vineyard.

They focus on growing high-quality grapes from old vines which are then used to craft their one-of-a-kind wines.

Kimball takes a holistic approach to winemaking that focuses on sustainable practices as well as minimal intervention techniques.

In addition to this approach, winemaker Kimball Lacey also focuses on utilizing natural yeast fermentation as well as extended maceration periods in order to create truly unique flavors in their wines.

All these methods combined with the Hillier clay loam soils help create some of the most unique wines in all of Ontario!

The Wine List

The wine list may change so it’s always best to go and check out what they currently offer for yourself.

Yes…That’s your excuse to go wine tasting in PEC.

• 2019 The Mentor Chardonnay – Aromas of vanilla, caramel corn, and citrus. Creamy lemon curd, citrus notes, and butterscotch on the palate.
• 2020 Dorland Red – A blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of blackberry, plum, and black currant, as well as chocolate, leather, and tobacco.
• 2020 Gewurztraminer Skin Contact – Left on its skin for ten days.  This Gewurztraminer shares aromas of lychee and spice followed by flavors of peach, floral, honey, and spice.
• 2020 Inox – Aromas of melon, pineapple, and stone fruit.  Flavors of guava, vanilla, and golden apricot, deliver a crisp and dry finish.
• 2020 Riesling – hints of lemon and lime and citrus.  Crisp and clean dry finish.
• 2021 Paradise Rose Sparkling – Aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, and a hint of citrus.
• 2021 Rose – Fruit-forward strawberry, raspberry, and rhubarb.  An off-dry finish. 

The Grape Varieties Grown at Lacey Estates Winery

At Lacey Estate’s winery, they grow their own grape varieties including Pinot Noir and Riesling.

Other lesser-known Chardonnay varietals like the newly released Inox Chardonnay.

All of these grapes are grown sustainably with minimal interference from Kimball or his team.

Once the grapes are harvested they are carefully sorted before being processed for making into different kinds of wines.

Whether it be skin-fermented Gewurztraminer or full-bodied Chardonnays each bottle is crafted with care using only the best ingredients available from their vineyard estate!

Wine Touring From Lacey Estates

If you start here there are other great wineries in the area.

You can create your own self-guided wine tour see my maps here.

Check out

• Grange of Prince Edward
• Closson Chase Vineyards
• Broken Stone Winery
• Hinterland Wine Company
• Trail Estate Winery

Lacey Estates Winery is truly a special place where you can find some of the most unique wines in Prince Edward County!

With their commitment to quality and sustainable practices, it’s no wonder why this family-run business has been creating unique wines since 2003.

So if you’re ever looking for a special place to discover one-of-a-kind premium wine make sure you head over to Hillier and check out Lacey Estate’s winery!

You won’t be disappointed!

If you’ve been to Lacey estates winery let us know what your experience was.