KIN Vineyards is the first winery producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.
KIN Vineyards is made up of two sustainably grown, hand-tended vineyards. One in the quaint community of Kinburn and the other in the town of Carp, located on a beautiful South-West facing slope overlooking the Carp River, also the location of their Tasting Room. Each vineyard supports a distinct terroir, a unique personality, and a tremendous potential for remarkable wine.
Between the two locations, you can find vines of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as plantings of Marechal Foch, Frontenac, Vidal Blanc, Marquette and Muscat Ottonel.
KIN Vineyards pride themselves in their intensive soil management and sustainable farming practices to create wonderful organic and biodynamic wines.
In addition to offering tasting and wine by the glass, KIN Vineyards is a beautiful place to hold all kinds of events from private tours to weddings. Each summer they also host a number of public events like yoga classes and Shakespeare in the vineyard.
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Grapes
The grapes grown at KIN Vineyards are truly a labor of love and dedication. Beautiful and luscious Chardonnay grapes used to make their vivacious whites. As well, Frontenac Blanc and Muscat Ottonel are just some of the beautiful grapes used to create masterpieces in the form of white wines. Sumptuous Vidal grapes are grown to produce amazing sparkling wines. A must try.
Amazingly, the reds KIN grows and produces range from the timeless Pinot Noir to the French-derived Marechal Foch. These gorgeous grapes are used to create unique reds that embody the heart of Ontario.
Wine Types
White wines produced at KIN include the unoaked Civil Grit Chardonnay, KIN Chardonnay, aged 10 months in French oak barrel and Light Horse, a blend of Frontenac Blanc and Muscat Ottonel.
Their Pinot Noir Rose is dry with fresh, lively acidity. Red wines made from Pinot Noir, Marchechal Foch and the Dark Horse are all oak aged and show off the unique character of the region. KIN Vineyards also produces an amazing cider, made with local apples! As well, KIN produces a beautifully unique sparkling wine, KINdling Sparkling made from plump Vidal grapes.
Tours & Events
Grand Cru Package: Tour, Talk and Tastings of four wines, Local Cheese & Charcuterie boards Duration: 2hrs, $35/person
Premier Cru Package: Tour, Talk and Tastings of four wines, Local Cheese & Charcuterie boards Duration: 1hr, $30/person
Villages Package: Tour, Talk and Tastings of three wines, Duration: 1hrs, $25/person
Winemaker’s Package: Tour, Talk and Tastings of five wines with the winemaker, Local Cheese & Charcuterie boards Duration: 2hrs, $45/person
The Tasting Room lounge can accommodate up to 20 people. In summer, marquee tent can accommodate up to 50 people.
Tastings
$2 per sample; Flight (3 wines) $5/person
Wine by the Glass
Prices range from $8-11/glass