Ten years ago when we planted the vineyard block that we call the “Back Acher”, we had trouble choosing which varietals. After much debate, we based our decision on what seemed to be successful already in the County, and also based on a growing enthusiasm for sparkling wine: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. We […]
Daniel Auteuil, Yves Montand in “Jean de Floret”.  The film inspired us to start on our vineyard journey, with Gérard Depardieu’s unbridled optimism as a city dweller who inherits a farm in the French countryside.   The neighbouring farmers — father and son — conspire to cheat their new city-folk neighbour out of his land.  Thank goodness our neighbours Norm and Donny are quite the opposite characters!
Unexpected Helpers Read More »
Here are some books and movies that we enjoyed in our journey to starting a winery. I always admired entrepreneurs and quirky individuals who challenge the status quo and dare to live life on their own terms. That’s a large part of what Broken Stone Winery is all about.
Study Guide for Vineyard Dreamers and Urban Escape Artists Read More »
Unexpected challenges in the vineyard Winter is a respite when the vigneron forgets problems of the past and begins to dream again of things green and growing. I always look forward to winter after our challenging County growing seasons. Crazy weather, hard earth and cranky equipment are par-de-cours in running a Prince Edward County vineyard.
A Winter Break…Literally Read More »
ONE DAY LAST MAY, a beaver swam past our truck on the way to work. I was driving our workers over to the Applehouse Vineyard at By Chadsey’s Cairns. Chase “Road” ( it can barely be called that ) navigates a swamp and when it rains, the waters overwhelm the culverts and flow over the
Climate Change and Grape Growing – 1 Read More »
How foods and wines enhance each other are part of our everyday lives we often rush past and miss. Slow down, notice, appreciate, and take some time to enjoy.
Vhat Vine tastes good Vith Vhich? Read More »
Our Sparkling Riesling is featured in Vintages
Time for Some Exuberance Read More »
Southdown Baby Doll sheep at Broken Stone Winery
Sheep in the Vineyard Read More »
Mrs. Clause visits Broken Stone Winery to pick up delicious wine for good little girls and boys
Santa Spotted near Broken Stone Winery Read More »
View from the tractor: Cecil and Sue hitch a ride in style with some world-class pinot noir
Making Hay While the Sun Shines Read More »