About Burning Kiln Winery
Burning Kiln Winery grew out of Norfolk County's tobacco country. For generations the sandy loam here grew premium tobacco, cured in the kilns that still dot the countryside; when that industry faded, a group of local partners founded the winery in 2011 as a way to help rebuild the community. Today the property covers more than 50 acres on Front Road in St. Williams, with views toward the Long Point World Biosphere Reserve on Lake Erie.
The tasting bar is open daily from noon to 6, and wine is poured by the glass or bottle all year. A flight of three one-ounce pours costs $10 and is first come, first served, though you can reserve. The $25 guided tour walks through the vineyard, the kilns and the production room with samples along the way, then finishes with a three-wine flight and a look at the barrel room. For a sit-down lesson, the $40 Tipsy Tutorial pairs four wines with local snacks and tips from a staff expert.
Charcuterie is served during tasting hours. Through the year the winery runs Concerts in the Vineyard, workshops and seasonal traditions, posted on its events page, and its website lists places to stay for visitors who want to linger in Norfolk County.
Apple Hill Lavender in Windham Centre is about half an hour north, and Bonnieheath Estate near Waterford is a similar drive, so a lavender morning and an afternoon tasting near the lake make a full day.
What to do
- Taste a three-wine flight ($10) at the walk-up bar
- Take the guided tour of the vineyard, kilns and barrel room ($25)
- Book the four-wine Tipsy Tutorial with local snacks ($40)
- Order charcuterie with a glass of wine
- See a Concert in the Vineyard (check their events page)
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round
- Hours
- As posted October 2026: daily noon–6 (retail, tastings and charcuterie)
- Admission
- Tastings $10–$40 per person (as posted October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Walk-in; recommended for groups of 10 or more
Tips for your visit
- Reserve ahead for groups of 10 or more.
- The winery puts Hamilton about an hour away and Toronto about two and a half hours.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Apple Hill Lavender · about 30 minutes away
Apple Hill Lavender in Windham Centre is about 30 minutes north, so pair a lavender morning with an afternoon tasting by Long Point.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting?
As posted in October 2026, a three-wine flight is $10, the guided tour with tasting is $25 and the Tipsy Tutorial is $40.
Do I need to book?
Flights at the bar are first come, first served; groups of 10 or more should reserve.
When did the winery open?
It was established in 2011 on land that grew tobacco for generations.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Caledon, Erin & Orangeville, Ontario
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