Accolades
What Critics Are Saying
“Karlo Estates is the most innovative winery in Canada.”
— Angela Aeillo, Super Wine Girl
“Sherry Karlo and Derek Barnett have crafted some fascinating wines you don't usually find in other wineries' portfolios. Derek has an elegant touch with Bordeaux varieties and his fortified Van Alstine White is a delicious aperitif.”
— Tony Aspler, Grapes for Humanity
“The County’s most educational and interactive winery visit.”
— David Lawrason, Ottawa Magazine
“I am a big fan of Karlo. The wines are excellent and made with passion. The level of warmth adds to this authentic country experience and is one of the top places I recommend when asked where to visit in Ontario.”
— Jen Huether, MS Social Herbivore
For the 2017 VanAlstine Red
“I’ve been a fan of the winery and the wines for a long time now. Been there, ate there, partied there and loved it there each and every time.”
— Zoltan Szabo
“Karlo Estates Ports: A red and a white, the first in The County. Even non-Port drinkers find these attractive, mainly due to the unconventional grape varieties that go into their making.”
— Michael Pinkus, Grand Magazine
“Karlo make you feel like you’re an old friend even if it’s your first visit to the winery. What you will find are some of the most creative wines in the province.”
— André Proulx
“Karlo Estates is a physical embodiment of The County. The winery itself has a beautiful bucolic feel to it and the people bring to life winemaking that is easy to enjoy in the glass.”
— Renée Sferrazza, @wine.by.renee
“2015 was the first County vintage for former Lailey (Niagara) winemaker Derek Barnett, and it’s great to see such a confident hand at the helm at Karlo Estates after the untimely passing of Richard Karlo.”
— John Szabo, MS WineAlign
Articles
• WineAlign - The Best of the Best of Ontario
https://www.winealign.com/articles/2019/05/01/special-report-2019-cuvee-tasting
• Nuvo Magazine – Canada’s Premier Luxury Lifestyle Magazines features Prince Edward County
https://nuvomagazine.com/travel/guide-prince-edward-county
• Globe and Mail - Raise a glass to winery architecture
• Toronto Life Magazine - Karlo Estates: Where to take a wintery weekend road trip
• Toronto Star - The perfect wine for doing your taxes: Be prepared for all of those unexpected moments when you’ll no doubt need a glass.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2016/04/09/the-perfect-wine-for-doing-your-taxes.html
• National Post - Remembering Richard Karlo, a pioneering, big-hearted Prince Edward County winemaker
Awards
• 2020 All Canadian Wine Championships - Silver - Karlo Estates 2018 Property-Grown Marquette
• 2020 All Canadian Wine Championships - Medal Winner - Karlo Estates 2018 Estate Chardonnay
• 2019 National Wine Awards Gold - Karlo Estates 2017 Estates Chardonnay, Prince Edward County
• 2019 National Wine Awards Bronze - Karlo Estates 2017 Pinot Noir Lake on the Mountain, Prince Edward County
• 2019 All Canadian Wine Championships - Gold - Karlo Estates 2017 Estate Chardonnay
• 2019 All Canadian Wine Championships - Bronze - Karlo Estates Karlo Estates 2017 Marquette
• 2018 Medal Winner - All Canadian Wine Championships for both our 2016 Marquette and our 2016 VanAlstine Red.
• 2017 Placed - Royal Winter Fair - Karlo Estates Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2016 VQA Prince Edward County.
• 2017 Placed - Royal Winter Fair - Karlo Estates Patio Reserve Rosé 2016 VQA Ontario.
• 2017 1st Place Red Ribbon - Royal Winter Fair - Karlo Estates Cabernet Franc 2015 VQA Prince Edward County.
• All four wines entered into the 2017 Royal Winter Fair Wine Competition placed and the 2015 Cabernet Franc won the first-place red ribbon in its category.
• 2017 Honours - InterVin International Wine Awards - Karlo Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
• 2017 Honours - InterVin International Wine Awards - Karlo Estates Triumvirate 2015
• 2017 Honours - InterVin International Wine Awards - Karlo Estates Pinot Noir 2015
• 2017 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2015 Triumvirate.
• 2017 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver - Karlo Estates 2015 Pinot Noir.
• 2016 InterVin International Wine Awards - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2013 Van Alstine White Fortified.
• 2016 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver - Karlo Estates 2014 Van Alstine White.
• 2016 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver - Karlo Estates 2014 Van Alstine Red.
• 2016 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver - Karlo Estates 2015 Lake on the Mountain Riesling.
• 2016 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Silver - Karlo Estates 2015 Pinot Gris.
• 2016 TASTE! Community Grown Rosé Bowl People’s Choice Award Karlo Estates 2015 Patio Reserve Rosé.
• 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2012 Cabernet Franc.
• 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2013 Sangiovese.
• 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2013 Nebbiolo.
• 2013 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze - Karlo Estates 2010 Van Alstine White.
• 2013 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada - Bronze -Karlo Estates 2010 Lake On The Mountain Riesling.
• 2013 TASTE! Community Grown People’s Choice Award Best Red - Karlo Estates 2010 Quintus.
• 2012 Wine Access Canadian Wine Award Bronze - Karlo Estates 2010 Quintus.
• 2012 Wine Access Canadian Wine Award Bronze - Karlo Estates 2010 Merlot.
• 2012 Wine Access Canadian Wine Award Bronze - Karlo Estates 2010 Malbec.
• 2012 Bronze Winner - InterVin International Wine Awards - The 5th Element - Petit Verdot.
• 2012 Gold - InterVin International Wine Awards - Karlo Estates 2011 Van Alstine White Fortified.
• 2012 Café Taste Events People’s Choice Award - Best White Blend - Karlo Estates 2011 Van Alstine White Fortfied.
• 2012 Café Taste Events People’s Choice Award - Best Red - Karlo Estates 2010 Merlot.
• 2013 Chardonnay CHOA along with the Van Alstine Red, were named among the Top Ten Cutting Edge Wines in the World in thier first vintage ~ (Gourmet Food & Wine Show by Canada’s first Master Sommelier, John Szabo) in 2010.
• Our port-style fortified wine was named by Canada’s first Master Sommelier, John Szabo and Zoltan Szabo, wine writer’s “The Top Ten Cutting-Edge Wines Of The World” list in 2008.
• National Post named Karlo Estates one of the most innovative wineries in the country.
• 2012 Ernst & Yong Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist.
• 2012 Named twice on the “Top Ten Cutting Edge Wines of the World” list - Toronto Gourmet Food & Wine Show.
• One of Trip Advisor’s top destinations in the County; 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
