About Closson Chase Vineyards
Closson Chase Vineyards was founded in 1998 by a group of friends that included winemaker Deborah Paskus, at the corner of Closson and Chase Roads in Hillier, about five kilometers inland from Lake Ontario. Its landmark is a century-old dairy barn once owned by the Closson family, renovated in 2002 as the first winery and tasting room and painted pale lavender; it has been a deep purple since 2015. Keith Tyers has been head winemaker since 2015 and became a co-owner in 2026.
The vines grow on a south-facing slope of gravelly limestone soil. The first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir went into the South Clos vineyard in 1999, the Churchside vineyard was planted around a relocated historic church in 2006, and the Ridge vineyard added Pinot Gris in 2016. Recent bottles include the 2024 South Clos Chardonnay and 2024 Churchside Pinot Noir.
Seated tastings are held in the renovated old barrel cellar and booked through their website. The garden, open Wednesday to Sunday, serves wine by the glass, shared flights and small plates on a first-come basis. Groups of seven or more book ahead for tastings at tented picnic tables beside the South Clos vines. Fall events include Maple Fall Madness on October 17–18, 2026, and the Closson Road Christmas Crawl in mid-November.
Prince Edward County Lavender is a few minutes away in Hillier. In July, see the lavender rows first, then come to the purple barn for a tasting.
What to do
- Book a seated tasting in the old barrel cellar
- Order wine by the glass and small plates in the garden, Wednesday to Sunday
- Taste Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the South Clos and Churchside vineyards
- Photograph the purple barn
- Join the Closson Road Christmas Crawl in November
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open year-round; garden service Wednesday to Sunday in season
- Hours
- Posted 2026: tasting room Sunday–Wednesday 11 am–5 pm, Thursday–Saturday 11 am–6 pm; garden Wednesday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended for seated tastings; required for groups of 7+
Tips for your visit
- Garden seating is first come, first served, so arrive early on summer weekends.
- Groups of seven or more must email ahead; a 20 percent gratuity is added.
- Plan a designated driver if you are touring the Closson Road wineries.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Prince Edward County Lavender · about 5 minutes away
Prince Edward County Lavender is a few minutes away in Hillier, so a July lavender walk and a barrel-cellar tasting fit into one afternoon.
Getting there
Questions
What is Closson Chase known for?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, plus Pinot Gris from its Ridge vineyard.
Do I need a reservation?
Seated tastings are booked through their website; garden seating is first come, first served.
Why is the barn purple?
The old Closson family dairy barn was painted lavender in 2002 and has been a deep purple since 2015.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Prince Edward County, Ontario
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