PEILCC Annual Report 2025

PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

My vision from the start was to create a traditional, old-world-style winery, working with local fruit to craft wines that capture the flavours and character of PEI. By 1995, our wines were on the shelves at PEILCC stores and available in our tasting room, and 30 years later, that’s still what we do. The process of making wine from berries like blueberries or strawberries is much the same as it is for traditional red and white grapes. This flexibility allows us to experiment. When a farmer calls to ask if I’ll try black currants, we can create a lovely cassis, just like in France. Food and wine naturally go together, and I have a few favourite pairings. Our L’Acadie Blanc is perfect with fresh PEI lobster. For Indian curry nights, our Wild Blueberry wine is a great match. Cranberry wine makes a fine aperitif on the deck, and after a long, hot day of cycling, I like to cool off with a simple Strawberry Spritzer made with our Rossignol Strawberry Rhubarb and soda water.

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PEILCC 2024-2025 Annual Report