Located in south-east New Brunswick's prettiest rural landscape, not far from the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island, Winegarden Estate has become a favourite destination for day trippers, bus tours, tourists, wine lovers, connoisseurs, sommeliers and hobbyists.  We are part of the New Brunswick Wine Tour.

Surrounded by 300 acres of woodland, field and vineyard, Winegarden is the perfect location for your next family gathering or themed corporate event. Why not consider a uniquely New Brunswick wine-tasting event for your next function?

Winegarden Wine Store & Souvenir Shop

Decorated in typical Black Forest fashion, our wine store celebrates our German heritage. Cabinets hand-painted by Roswitha decorate the interior and hold our selection of 70 different purely New Brunswick products. We have a souvenir shop as well.  Wine tasting available.  Also, browse our souvenir shop, select wine glasses and other gifts to take home.  We do gift baskets!

Winegarden Family Museum

Learn about the history of the Rosswog family and how Winegarden Estate came into being. Our small museum has a gallery of family photographs and significant moments, as well as a display of the first batches of each unique product, including the first bottle of Johnny Ziegler Apple Schnaps made in Canada. Today, our authentic German Apple Schnaps is still the ONLY Apple Schnaps made in Canada.

Distillery, Winery & Events Barn 

Our wine shop over looks the production centre, so visitors can view our distillery and fermentation centre with its 3000 gallon vats. Visit the wine cellar and learn how we gather harvests from various locations around the province to produce wines for other cottage wineries.

When not in production, the winery is often the site of scheduled smaller events, dinners, group wine tastings. We also have a large barn on site, which can accommodate gatherings of up to 200 people. We are happy to customize an event that accommodates the needs of your group.

Each year, on the second Sunday in August, we host the Winegarden Outdoor Wine Festival - an event incorporating wine, excellent food, lively music and dancing. It is fun for all! See the sidebar on this page for current events.

Corporate Events, Family Gatherings & Bus Tours

We are happy to work with your corporation, family, tour company, or special group to organize an event your guests will remember.  We can accommodate gatherings of up to 200 people, and offer relaxed seating for up to 55 for catered meals.

Hours of Operation

Winery Store is open from March 1 to December 31.

March & April  Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm 
May - Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm 
June - Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm 
July & August - Daily, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 
September & October - Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
November & December - Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

Winegarden Estates is large enough to accommodate bus tours and corporate events, yet small enough to remain intimate and friendly.

Directions:

From Prince Edward Island and the Confederation Bridge: Take first entrance into the Village of Port Elgin, stay on Main Street crossing the bridge travelling towards Baie Verte. In Baie Verte turn left onto Route 970. Winegarden is 4 km on the right. Watch for the wagon of barrels !

Travelling north from the Nova Scotia border take Exit #513B to connect to Route 16. Travel east 21 km to Route 970. Turn right and travel 5 km to Winegarden Estates.

From Moncton: take Route 15 towards Prince Edward Island. After passing Shemogue, at the traffic circle, take the Port Elgin Exit, travel 10 km into Port Elgin, turn right onto Route 16. Continue to Baie Verte, watch for Route 970 then turn left. Travel 5 km to Winegarden Estates.

Note:  Route 970 is the second entry into Nova Scotia.