Welcome to
A Hillier Vineyard
Sustainable grape growing. Triple-distilled spirits.
Explore Our ProductsOur vision is to craft high-quality spirits that inspire pride and bring people together around the world.
Good grape is the essence
of quality beverage
The vineyard was developed using professional viticulture practices. All vines were purchased from reputable nurseries, and we pay close attention to each block to ensure quality grape every year — a strategy for the long-term success of our estate.
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Block #1 · 2009
European Grape
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Block #2 · 2010
Hybrid Grape
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Block #3 · 2014
Hybrid Grape
We are planting additional experimental grape for quality improvements.
Arak & Brandy
Our products are distilled from fresh grapes, with medicinal anise infusion, and distilled three times for perfection.
Arak Dawalee
Crafted from fresh grape, distilled three times in traditional copper stills with the finest anise seeds for an exceptional flavour.
Spirit of P.E.C. Brandy
Careful selection of high-quality grape, precise fermentation, triple distillation, and maturation in Canadian oak — at least 2 years (V.S.), or 4 years (V.S.O.P) or 6 years (X.O).
Low-Alcohol Wine
Two years of research with Niagara College have produced a formula for a low-alcohol wine. Coming soon.
Chronology
From a first visit to Prince Edward County in 2005 to a fully operational distillery.
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Continuous Improvement & Innovation 2024With the support of various government programs and College, we continue to refine our brandy.
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Research & Product Development Milestone 2022Completion of a multi-year applied research initiative with Niagara College led to the development of a low-alcohol wine.
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Licensing & Production 2019Secured federal Excise Tax licences for distilling spirits. On-site processing facility was completed.
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Applied Research in Distillation 2016Collaborative research with Industrial Research Assistance Program and University of Toronto to test alternative botanical herbs, enhancing both quality and process control.
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Vineyard Expansion: Block #3 2014Planted 2.44 acres of Frontenac Blanc.
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Strategic Diversification 2013A feasibility study identified a viable niche market for Arak production.
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Vineyard Expansion: Block #2 2010Established 3.25 acres of hybrid grape varieties.
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Block #1 Planting 2009Initiated vineyard operations with 8.31 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling.
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Corporate Formation 2008A Hillier Vineyard Inc. was incorporated. Land was acquired and prepared, establishing the physical and operational base for future growth.
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Regional Recognition 2007Prince Edward County received official wine appellation status from the Government of Ontario, validating the region’s emergence as a distinguished horticultural area.
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Vision 2005An initial visit to Prince Edward County inspired a long-term vision: to cultivate exceptional grapes, produce high-quality wines and spirits.
From the Vineyard
Research & Development
We value Science and Innovation. Research plays a crucial role in developing our products. Beyond Arak and Brandy, we are actively developing two additional beverages.
Special thanks to all individuals and all levels of government — Federal, Provincial, Local, Municipal and research centres for their continued support to improve our products.
We’d love to hear from you
Hillier, ON K0K 2J0