Wassail


No Need to Mull it Over Come a-Wassailing this November Click to download 2008 Wassail Program The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) is delighted to announce an entertaining WASSAIL celebration for 2008. We invite you to come a-wassailing amongst our wineries, cidery and brewery again this year, helping us toast the end of another growing season with the burying of our vines before the full arrival of winter's blast. Participating wineries will welcome visitors from near and far on both weekends November 22 and 23 and November 29 and 30. WASSAIL KICK OFF GALA. Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at the Waring Hall from 6:00-8:00pm Many of the County's wineries in the same location!! Come rub shoulders with the PECWA members, sample the local wines, cider and beer. Enjoy some Hors d'Oeuvres, watch the crowning of this years "vineroyalty" selected by their peers, and tap your toes to the songs of Command Performance Choir. Tickets for the gala are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door, available at some of the wineries or through M. Struthers at 613-847-6969. PECWA has taken the olde Engish tradition of wassailing (drinking toasts to apple orchards at the beginning of the winter season) and adapted it to our pre-winter vineyard realities, in an attempt to brighten the sullen skies of November with a little frivolity and cheer. Our visitors are encouraged to take on the role of wassailing revelers, roaming from winery to winery, singing, sampling wine and food. To take us all in is probably a two-day project; a great November weekend get-away. There is no cover charge. Small tasting fees will vary from location to location and wine will be for sale. WASSAIL ROYALTY As in days of yore, a King and/or Queen of the WASSAIL will be crowned again this year recognizing pre-eminent wine makers or vineyard owners, selected by their peers. Last year Ed Neuser and Rita Kaimins, of Waupoos Winery, became our first "vinoroyalty" having launched the region's first vineyard and winery. Local artisans have created a special WASSAIL cup and crowns for our regal representatives. The wineries will be festooned for the upcoming holiday season, with lights and merry decor, and in addition to providing samples of their fine wines will offer mulled wines (heated and seasoned white and red wines), spiced ciders and special beers for tasting along with comfort food munchies. Many will have recently released wines available for seasonal gifts and entertaining. MULLED WINE COMPETITION This year, a wine tasting panel will select the best mulled wines of the WASSAIL, a less imposing and nerve racking task than judging great vintages. Wineries will also be judged for best festive ambiance. Peoples' choice balloting for these two categories will be available at participating wineries and once the votes are tabulated, names will be drawn and prizes awarded to those who complete the assessments. In addition, most wineries will offer a broad range of diversions such as art and quilt exhibits, wreath making and other products of local artisans.. A full program of events will be available by early November. As this is a daytime activity we will be encouraging our visitors to participate in a variety of happenings in the County after wassailing with us, including Countylicious, the Regent Theatre Gala, and the Festival of Trees. It is thought that "WASSAIL" (was'sail) derives from a roadside greeting meaning "Be in Good Health" first brought to England from Denmark in the 8th Century.
For further information contact R. Johnston at 613 399 5128 or M. Struthers at 613 847 6969.. Enjoy responsibly, please do not drink and drive.

No Need to Mull it Over
Come a-Wassailing this November

Click to download 2008 Wassail Program

The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) is delighted to announce an entertaining WASSAIL celebration for 2008. We invite you to come a-wassailing amongst our wineries, cidery and brewery again this year, helping us toast the end of another growing season with the burying of our vines before the full arrival of winter's blast. Participating wineries will welcome visitors from near and far on both weekends November 22 and 23 and November 29 and 30.

WASSAIL KICK OFF GALA. Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at the Waring Hall from 6:00-8:00pm
Many of the County's wineries in the same location!! Come rub shoulders with the PECWA members, sample the local wines, cider and beer. Enjoy some Hors d'Oeuvres, watch the crowning of this years "vineroyalty" selected by their peers, and tap your toes to the songs of Command Performance Choir. Tickets for the gala are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door, available at some of the wineries or through M. Struthers at 613-847-6969.

PECWA has taken the olde Engish tradition of wassailing (drinking toasts to apple orchards at the beginning of the winter season) and adapted it to our pre-winter vineyard realities, in an attempt to brighten the sullen skies of November with a little frivolity and cheer. Our visitors are encouraged to take on the role of wassailing revelers, roaming from winery to winery, singing, sampling wine and food. To take us all in is probably a two-day project; a great November weekend get-away. There is no cover charge. Small tasting fees will vary from location to location and wine will be for sale.

WASSAIL ROYALTY
As in days of yore, a King and/or Queen of the WASSAIL will be crowned again this year recognizing pre-eminent wine makers or vineyard owners, selected by their peers. Last year Ed Neuser and Rita Kaimins, of Waupoos Winery, became our first "vinoroyalty" having launched the region's first vineyard and winery. Local artisans have created a special WASSAIL cup and crowns for our regal representatives.

The wineries will be festooned for the upcoming holiday season, with lights and merry decor, and in addition to providing samples of their fine wines will offer mulled wines (heated and seasoned white and red wines), spiced ciders and special beers for tasting along with comfort food munchies. Many will have recently released wines available for seasonal gifts and entertaining.

MULLED WINE COMPETITION
This year, a wine tasting panel will select the best mulled wines of the WASSAIL, a less imposing and nerve racking task than judging great vintages. Wineries will also be judged for best festive ambiance. Peoples' choice balloting for these two categories will be available at participating wineries and once the votes are tabulated, names will be drawn and prizes awarded to those who complete the assessments.

In addition, most wineries will offer a broad range of diversions such as art and quilt exhibits, wreath making and other products of local artisans.. A full program of events will be available by early November. As this is a daytime activity we will be encouraging our visitors to participate in a variety of happenings in the County after wassailing with us, including Countylicious, the Regent Theatre Gala, and the Festival of Trees.

It is thought that "WASSAIL" (was'sail) derives from a roadside greeting meaning "Be in Good Health" first brought to England from Denmark in the 8th Century.