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Closson Chase Winery

Closson Chase is a quality-driven winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, established in 1998.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Closson Chase is a quality-driven winery that helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry. Established in 1998, it produces wines from pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris grapes using centuries-old techniques and sustainable practices. Keith Tyers is the Head Winemaker.

History

Closson Chase was established in 1998 and is a quality-driven winery that helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry. Winemaker Keith Tyers uses centuries-old techniques and sustainable practices to create world-class wines from pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris grapes. Keith Tyers joined the vineyard team at Closson Chase in 2003—the first year the estate vines produced fruit. He came on full-time in 2004 and completed his first official harvest, pressing 100 kg of chardonnay. He earned the title of Assistant Winemaker in 2012, before moving into the Head Winemaker role in 2015.

Products and positioning

Quality-driven winery producing world-class wines from pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot gris grapes.

  • 2025 Ridge Pinot Gris

    VQA Prince Edward County white wine sourced from 100% Closson Chase Ridge Vineyard; whole cluster pressed and cool fermented in stainless steel at 14°C for 10 days; no malolactic fermentation; 496 cases; 13.0% alcohol; cellaring potential 1-3 years; 750 ml.

  • 2024 Vineyard Chardonnay

    VQA Prince Edward County wine sourced entirely from the estate (25% Churchside and 75% South Clos); 100% Chardonnay; whole cluster pressed; fermented in barrel, less than 10% new oak; partial malolactic fermentation; 550 cases; 14% alcohol; cellaring potential 2-3 years; 750 ml.

  • 2024 Vineyard Pinot Noir

  • 2024 Churchside Pinot Noir

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