First dates are the stuff of legend. Everybody’s got a first date story. Whether it’s the start of a beautiful adventure or an absolute disaster, the night will very likely be something to remember. Fraught with the potential to go either way, choosing a fun, easy, ice-breaking activity is sure to get you off to a good start.

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Wine Tasting Is About The Experience, Not Just The Wine. Here’s How To Enjoy!

Posted by Rebecca Traynor on December 15, 2017

Tags: best prince edward county wineries , Mike Traynor , Prince Edward County , Prince edward county wine , Prince Edward County Wine Tour , Prince Edward County Wineries , Prince edward county winery , Rebecca Traynor , taste trail , The County , Traynor , Traynor Family Vineyard , Vineyard , Wine Dating , Wine tasting , Wine tour

Wine tasting is fun and most people that are out and about touring and tasting are in it to learn about wine and also to enjoy a variety of different wines and wine styles. Most are not wine connoisseurs, they are just out to have fun and maybe learn a little bit along the way.

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Small Production, Exclusive Wines & Natural Winemaking Methods - It’s Kind Of Our Style To Push The Limits.

Posted by Rebecca Traynor on December 15, 2017

Tags: best prince edward county wineries , natural wine , Orange wine , Orange wine lcbo , pet-nat , Prince Edward County , Prince edward county wine , Prince Edward County Wine Tour , Prince Edward County Wineries , Prince edward county winery , Small lot , taste trail , The County , Traynor , Traynor Family Vineyard , vermouth , Vineyard , Wine , Wine tasting , Wine tour , Winemaker

At Traynor Family Vineyards, we make about 1000 cases of wine per year, so technically we are classified as a small-batch winery, or a “garagiste”, if you will. We are a 100% owned and operated family-run winery and have become known for our natural winemaking methods as much as for our friendly, welcoming style in our Prince Edward County tasting room.

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Blooming Vines

Posted by Michael Traynor on May 18, 2015

Tags: May , Prince Edward County , Sauvignon Blanc , Spring , The County

It’s already Victoria Day weekend. Time to now enjoy our extended business hours and long weekend crowds. One of our favourite parts of the day is meeting and greeting the various travelers from all over Ontario, and catching up with our regular locals. Blooming vines! What a difference 4 days make in the vineyard. Not only have the leaves burst open, but on some vines, we’re seeing flower clusters forming already. A sign of good things to come for harvest! I had a great visit today with new friends who were just taking the ‘slow way’ home from Kingston. Having...

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Mike Traynor Flashback!

Posted by Michael Traynor on September 14, 2014

Tags: Mike Traynor , Prince Edward County , Traynor Family Vineyard , Vineyard , Wine , Winemaker

Holy Flashback! Watch Mike Traynor on CHEX TV, He was head winemaker for Oak Heights and is talking tips on how to read a wine label Enjoy!

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