Wineries, Cideries & Craft Producers of Cornwall & SDG Counties
At these home-grown wineries and breweries SDG Counties and Cornwall, it’s easy to relax with a glass of wine overlooking a vineyard or to toast your friends with a local craft beer.
While Ontario's wine reputation is often associated with Niagara, Eastern Ontario has quietly developed its own distinctive wine and craft beverage scene. Long summer days, cool nights and the moderating influence of the St. Lawrence River create favourable growing conditions for cold-climate grape varieties. Local winemakers have embraced these conditions, producing wines that reflect the character of the region and its landscape.
Many of the vineyards in SDG Counties and Cornwall are family-owned operations where you can meet the people behind the wines, stroll among the vines and learn more about the winemaking process. The region's wineries and breweries are known for their welcoming atmosphere, scenic rural settings and strong connections to local agriculture. Many incorporate locally grown ingredients into their products and actively support nearby farms and food producers.
- Fernwood Estates Vineyard and Winery: This family-run winery and vineyard near the St. Lawrence River in Bainsville produces handcrafted wines with a focus on local terroir and hospitality.
- Lost Villages Brewery: A strong supporter of local ingredients, Lost Villages Brewery in Long Sault hosts markets that celebrate local producers. It also hosts events like the summer Lost and Sound Festival.
- Rurban Brewing: This Cornwall craft brewery is “small by design.” Its beers are available only in Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne.
- Smokie Ridge Vineyard: A family-owned vineyard in a relaxed rural setting in Mountain, Smokie Ridge specializes in northern varietal grapes.
- StoneCropAcres Winery & Vineyard: A boutique winery in Morrisburg producing small-batch wines in a peaceful countryside setting, StoneCropAcres also hosts a summer concert series.
- Stonehouse Vineyard: This vineyard in Alexandria offers estate wines, tastings and scenic patio views in a relaxed rural atmosphere.
- Wood Brothers Brewing Co.: A craft brewery in rural Glen Robertson offering locally inspired beers, Wood Brothers focuses on small-batch brewing. You can enjoy a kegarita, smoothie beers, pizza, nachos and more.
Exploring the region's wineries and breweries is a rewarding way to experience the landscape, people and flavours of Eastern Ontario. A tasting flight on a patio, a conversation with a winemaker or a stop at a brewery after a day on the road can quickly become one of the highlights of a trip through SDG Counties and Cornwall.
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