Judgement of Kingston

BLIND TASTING OF FINE WINES

8TH Annual EVENT

The 8th annual Judgement of Kingston (2023)

Another successful Judgement of Kingston has concluded, showcasing six exquisite chardonnays from the County. Below are the highlights and photos from the event. Impressively, we raised $5,000 for Lionhearts and an additional $5,000 for The FoodStore food bank in Wellington, contributing to our communities and enhancing local culinary tourism. Our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the triumph of JoK 2023. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

Our JoK 2023 Judges’s Picks*

#1 Keint-He 2021 Little Creek Chardonnay - Benway Block,
#2 Karlo Estates 2021 Estate Chardonnay,
#3 Redtail 2020 Chardonnay - Hubbs Creek Vineyard
The Popular Vote Picks: #1 Keint-He 2021 Little Creek Chardonnay - Benway Block, #2 Last House Hiller Blanc - Christian Block 2020, #3 Redtail 2020 Chardonnay - Hubbs Creek Vineyard.

* The Judgement of Kingston 2023 audience ranked Last House Hillier Blanc (Christian Block 2020) second place by popular vote. Our judges, through no fault of their own, did not taste this wine. The JoK 2023 team apologizes to Last House Vineyards and to the judges for this error.

PROUDLY PRESENTING KINGSTON'S ANNUAL WINE-TASTING EXPERIENCE - THE JUDGEMENT OF KINGSTON

Join us as we blind-taste some of The County's finest, award-winning wines, comparing them with those of other great wine-making regions from around Canada and the world.

Organized by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Judgement of Kingston supports culinary tourism and raises funds for regional charities.

Previous Event Winners

2022
Sparkling Wines (PEC vs Niagara)

#1 Henry of Pelham, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Cuvée Catherine,
#2 Huff Estates Winery, Prince Edward County VQA, Cuvée Peter 2018,
#3 Broken Stone, Prince Edward County VQA Amour 2018
Audience #1: Cuvée Catherine.

2021
Pinot Noirs (PEC vs British Columbia)

#1 County’s Harwood Estate Vineyard 2018,
#2 County's Hubb’s Creek 2017 Pinot Noir,
#3 Unsworth’s Pinot Noir 2019 from British Columbia.
Audience #1: Burrowing Owl 2019 (British Columbia).

JOK EMBLEM

2020
Chardonnays (PEC vs Niagara)

#1 Leaning Post 2017 Wismer-Foxcroft Chardonnay,
#2 2018 Trail Estate Vintage Three Chardonnay,
#3 Minéralité de Niagara Chardonnay 2018, by Thomas Bachelder.
Audience #1: Leaning Post Chardonnay.

2019
Pinot Noirs (PEC vs New Zealand)

#1 Stanners Vineyard 2017 "The Narrow Rows",
#2 Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir 2017,
#3 Thornbury Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017.
Audience #1:Thornbury (New Zealand Pinot Noir)