I’d won a prize (closest to the hole, a total fluke) at a local Morrisburg golf course earlier in the summer and my wife and I decided to take a little road trip with our little black lab to collect my winnings. This winery was on the way back and Anne had spotted it in her research of things to do in the area so we stopped by just as they were opening. We even called first to make sure our dog, a little black labrador, was welcome: indeed he was, as long as he was on a leash. The owners also have black labs!
It helped that it was a perfect day. We selected one of the cheese and cracker platters as well as samples of the wines. Everything was delicious. The owner stopped by and gave us a summary of his story: he’d been in the big-city financial biz and traded that life for another one in the countryside, and he and his wife have never looked back.
Everyone there has a smile and simply loves working there: no wonder. The amenities are perfect.
We were so impressed by the wine that we bought a couple of bottles and we are...
Read moreA fun-filled day with an organized bus tour that started with a play at the Gananoque Thousand Island Playhouse, followed by dinner at a winery in Morrisburg, and wrapped up there with a lively Ashley MacIsaac concert — truly a special day. Dinner was a treat: we shared a gourmet artichoke and caramelized onion pizza with feta, followed by a decadent strawberry dessert pizza — all paired perfectly with a bottle of rosé. Simply delicious. The concert was a highlight — Ashley MacIsaac, a true fiddling virtuoso, delivered an incredible...
Read moreStoneCrop is a brilliant gem tucked away just north of the village of Morrisburg. Their wines are exceptional! I am rather partial to the rosés - crisp, clean, and wonderfully dry and fruity. Outdoor concerts throughout the summer are a must! Norene and Marc are the absolutely best hosts and the entire staff is always friendly and cheerful. Whether for a wine tasting, a gab with friends on the patio (with incredible sunset views), or a nosh and a concert, a stop...
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