Colio Estate Wines

1 Colio Drive, Harrow Ontario N0R 1G0 519-738-2241

Description

Colio Estate Wines is celebrated for its award-winning wines. It is also hold historical significance as the winery that revived viticulture and wine making in Essex County. When Colio secured its winery licence in 1980, it began a regional renaissance in wine-making that hadn’t been seen since before Prohibition. Today, Colio manages over 200 acres of vineyard property on Lake Erie’s north shore and has captured over 400 medals in national and international competitions. Its Bricklayer’s cache series showcases the best that the region and the Colio vineyard have to offer, while the Girls’ Night Out series offers flavour combinations for every occasion. Colio wines are available at LCBO stores and 14 retail boutiques across the province, including the original location in Harrow.

Meet the Owners

Learning about the ins and outs of wine making, the unique attributes of each wine, and what customers want from their experience at the winery requires attention to detail and a genuine passion. Colio’s certified winemaker Allison Christ and vineyard manager Kevin Donohue also understand the importance of passion. It’s what drives them to try new and innovative ways of growing grapes and extracting the very best flavours for each year’s vintage. Tera says she’s grateful that the passion for wine-making extends beyond the vineyard at Colio. When local businesses help to promote each other, the whole community thrives, she says.