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20th Anniversary for Archibald’s Winery

June 19, 2017 8:13 pm Leave a Comment

Come help us celebrate our 20th Anniversary with the Winery on June 25th from 1 – 3!

In the beginning…

50 years ago, the Archibald family purchased this property, ideal for growing apples.  The initial plan was to just sell wholesale.  The tree type of the time was semi-dwarf & number of varieties was around 8.  However, in 1983 a hail storm with a silver lining helped us decide to try “Pick Your Own” apples.  We loved it!  The opportunity to meet the people eating the fruit that we grew was so rewarding.  Pick Your Own was here to stay.

Orchard management – growing, picking & selling the apples kept us busy for quite a few years.  However, a hobby of Fred’s – making apple wine – was to become an important part of Archibald Orchards.  It took about 12 years of experimenting with “outside the bottle” apple wines before we decided to take the plunge & open our winery.  The initial wine list was quite short with only 8 wines.  A few of them are still on the list.  Spiced Winter Apple – our “apple pie in a glass” – has won many awards.  Also, Ida Red Oak Aged (Sandy’s long-time favourite) & McIntosh have been around since the very beginning.  The present day wine list boasts around 15 different wines & we also have 5 ciders.  There’s something for everyone.  As we always say – wine is all about time, place, mood & food!

20 years later, we are still standing & passionate about all that we do here. It’s time to celebrate this milestone with family, friends, customers… people that we’ve met along the way.  Please join us on Sunday, June 25th from 1 – 3, for food & wine.  Cale Crowe will be here to provide us with some great music.  What an amazing local musician!

Come help us celebrate!  Format is “drop in & casual”.  Rsvp’s are appreciated.  Email:  archibalds@idirect.com

Spring onto A Country Path – June 10 & 11

May 29, 2017 2:38 pm Leave a Comment

We invite you to take this self guided tour down “A Country Path”.  Farmers, Herbalist, Potter, Miller, Beekeepers, Cider & Wine Makers and a one of a kind B & B all within a short drive from each other.

Visit eight unique agricultural & rural businesses to hear our stories, our history & our passion for what we do.  Participating sites include: Tyrone Mills, Model A Acres B & B, Timeless Essentials, Rosemary Jenkins Pottery, 3Beez.buzz, Gallery On the Farm, Geissberger Farm House Cider & ourselves – Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery.    We will be offering complimentary wine tasting.  We’ll also be featuring some of our unique preserves.

Other locations will also have special activities just for this weekend.  Find out all that you want to know about beekeeping… taste some honey… pick up some beeswax candles… at 3Beez.buzz.  Taste some wonderful dips that Crystal has created at Timeless Essentials.  Take a guided tour of Model A Acres where you will see antique cars & vintage airplanes crafted by owner, Ian.  Tours are at 10, 12 & 2.  Cost is $10/adults.

Looking for a unique, one of a kind gift.  Visit Rosemary Jenkins Pottery!  Her skills as a potter are unbelievable.  From creating the piece to glazing, it’s truly a work of art & a passion for her.  You’ll find another passionate artist at Gallery on the Farm too.  Eric & Jenny are organic beef growers.  You may just want to bring your cooler so that you can take something home.

Be sure to visit Tyrone Mills, a 1846 vintage water powered mill.  Bet you can’t leave without buying some of their “cider donuts to die for”.  And there’s one more stop to check out.  That’s Geissberger Farmhouse Cider.  They operate Ontario’s only mobile cider maker.

It’s a full day – or two – with something for everyone!  For more information, check out A Country Path & individual businesses.  All locations are free with the exemption of Model A Acres.  Come experience rural Ontario!

Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk – May 20th – 10 – 4

May 14, 2017 5:28 pm Leave a Comment

BRING YOUR CAMERAS!  Join Farmer Fred & “Betty Bee” on a narrated orchard walk.  Learn why bees are so important during apple blossom.  Tours are on the hour starting at 10, with the last tour at 3.  Refreshments – our fresh cut fries & Honey Buns from Krumbs Breadery – will be available to purchase.  The children’s play area will be open & adults can enjoy complimentary wine tasting.

Special Guests include:

3Beezbuzz.ca – Talk with the beekeepers about how they care for their bees & extract honey.  They will also be selling their wonderful honey & beeswax products.

Pepper North – enjoy sampling their specialty hot sauces & hot honey mustard!

This event is free & goes “rain or shine”.  Hope that you can join us!

What’s happening at Archibald’s!

March 14, 2017 5:17 am Leave a Comment

We’ve been jammin’ & jellin’!  Beck has created a bunch of unique preserves using our wines & cider.  Apple Jelly, Peach Wine & Jalapeno Peach Wine Jam, Ruby Wine Jame, Apple Peach Chutney & Maple Spread are on the shelf.  Many other yummy products are in the experimental stage.  We’re really excited to share these with you.

 

Meanwhile in the orchard… it’s time for winter pruning.  It’s a big job getting through 10,000 trees.  However, with lots of perseverance & passion for what he does, Fred will hopefully get the job done before blossom time in May.  Oh… he does have a special tool.  Check out our video!

News from Archibald’s

October 20, 2016 11:05 am Leave a Comment

A new version of our Honey Crisp Wine.  Come taste!