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Interview with the Maryland Wine Association
1) What attracted you to the wine industry? While growing up in the small Ontario wine region of Prince Edward County, I witnessed many vineyards being planted all over the county, including a 5 acre vineyard planted across the road … Continue reading
Girls Only Wine Tour!
If I could describe an all day limo wine tour in one word, it would be Dangerous! Fun, yes. Dangerous, definitely…within five minutes of stepping into the luxurious super stretch limo, we had popped our first bottle of wine. The … Continue reading
Passing on the Winemakers Title
It was a sad day for me, Aug 15th 2012, my last day working at Harwood Estate Vineyards. A few months prior I was given a proposal that I couldn’t say no to. My amazing American boyfriend, John Zimmerman, asked … Continue reading
Wine Tasting at Harwood Estate Vineyards with winemaker, Lauren Horlock
New vines, New wines, New Winery!
Our New Winemaker, Lauren Horlock Lauren joined Harwood as Winemaker and Vineyard Manager on May 10, 2011, bringing a strong professional reputation and winemaking talent honed across a path from Prince Edward County to New Zealand. Lauren has a formal … Continue reading
Braud Appeal- (Vines Magazine article)
Hillier Creek Estates added a few new members to the family this harvest – and we aren’t just talking about the 2010 Reserve Gamay that winemaker Lauren Horlock is so excited about. Cue the audience applause sign for the … Continue reading
Snow in Prince Edward County!
While growing up in Prince Edward County I never had the chance to view the area through the eyes of a tourist, and I often wondered what visitors thought of our little island when they came to visit. Last weekend … Continue reading