Matos Winery & Distillery

In 2007, after spending much time researching the growing conditions and suitability of establishing a vineyard in PEI, Jim Matos and his family purchased a 50 acre parcel of land in St. Catherines.  They applied the French concept of terroir – finding a place where the combination of soil, slope, sun exposure and the peculiar weather vagaries allow certain grape varieties to unfold their unique characteristics.  To this end, they consulted with the finest European vintners who visited PEI to provide their expertise. 

Construction of the winery began in the spring of 2010.  The first harvest occured at the end of October and parts of the building had been completed in preperation for that harvest.  This would house the destemming equipment, membrane press, peristaltic pump and fermentaion tanks. Construction in the winery was completed in early 2011 for our grand opening.  

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We offer a showroom, tasting bar, display shelving, public washrooms and tours to the public.


 

Farm Details

  • Business Name: Matos Winery & Distillery
  • Farm Type: Winery & Vineyard
  • Host: Jaime & Heather Matos
  • Phone: (902) 675-9463
  • Address: 3156 West River Rd RTE 9
  • City: St Catherines
  • Province: Prince Edward Island
  • Start Time: 1:00PM
  • End Time: 5:00PM
  • Date: September 17th, 2023
  • Services
  • Public Washrooms
  • Activities
  • Craft Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries Markets & Farm Store

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