Despite 2024 being a challenging year, our team rose to the occasion and overcame many of the challenges this year presented. Even with the constant rains of May, June, July and August, top marks go to our viticultural team who grew some of the most beautiful grapes I have ever seen. Erica and her tireless hospitality team raised the welcoming bar, ensuring all our guests had a wonderful time. With vine age and experience, the quality of wines continues to improve. Our wines are now served in over 40 Michelin Star restaurants across Europe and Japan. Lots to be proud of.
As we head into the holiday season, we have a number of exciting gift ideas for your wine loving friends and yourself (self-love). Magnums…everyone loves magnums. We are releasing our first magnums since 2018 – our stunning 2022 Chardonnay and equally delicious 2022 County Cabernet Franc. What nicer way to celebrate the holiday season than with a magnum or two on the table. Select any two magnums and have them shipped directly to your door anywhere across Canada for $200 or less. Order here
I have curated a 6-pack which would be a great gift for anyone who loves Norman Hardie wines, or to introduce your friends and family to the high calibre wines we can grow here in Ontario. This 6-pack includes one bottle each of the following wines:
- 2023 Cuvée Tornado…rosé for a sunny winter day
- 2022 Calcaire…perfect aperitif even better with PEI oysters
- 2021 Cuvée John Bil…seafood and more seafood
- 2021 County Chardonnay…think Premier/Grand Cru Chablis
- 2023 Gamay…no occasion needed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner red
- 2020 County Pinot Noir…our best County Pinot yet
Also included is a complimentary Norman Hardie Winery branded oyster shucker… oysters and Calcaire are a perfect match. This delicious collection of wines can be shipped anywhere across the country for $275 or less. Order yours here
No fear of delivery delays during the ongoing Canada Post strike, as we have recently started working with a new courier with the capacity to deliver across the country quickly and efficiently. Delivery is available directly to your front door across Canada via our online store. We look forward to having our wines on your holiday table.
If you are visiting the County over the holidays, we are open 7 days a week (except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). We have cozy indoor seating among the barrels with no reservations required. Serving piping hot lasagnas, Luciano’s garden parmigiana, classic French onion soup, fresh East Coast oysters, and our cold-smoked local trout. Visit our website or Instagram (@normanhardiewinery) for our most up-to-date hours.
We look forward to welcoming you all winter long!
Cheers,
Norm
