Ottawa has always had a soft spot for Prince Edward County wines — and the latest reason to make the two-hour drive east (or hunt down a bottle at a local LCBO) comes in the form of a beautifully crafted sparkling wine called Lafontaine du Loup Brut.
Produced by the Grange of Prince Edward Winery, this brut sparkling is turning heads and winning over palates, proving that Ontario's wine country can hold its own against far more famous sparkling regions.
A Wine With a Story
Every great bottle deserves a legend, and Lafontaine du Loup delivers. The wine takes its name from Lafontaine, a small Francophone town in Northern Ontario that serves as a cherished summer retreat — a place where community, language, and landscape intertwine. The winery's affection for this corner of Ontario is baked right into the label.
That cultural rootedness resonates especially well here in Ottawa, a bilingual city where French and English coexist on every street corner. Picking up a bottle of Lafontaine du Loup feels like a small nod to that shared heritage.
What's in the Glass
Lafontaine du Loup Brut is the kind of sparkling wine that rewards attention. The Grange of Prince Edward Winery has a reputation for pushing beyond the expected, and this bottling is no different — showcasing the terroir of Prince Edward County with fine bubbles, bright acidity, and a profile that reflects everything that makes the County's cool-climate growing conditions so exciting for wine lovers.
Whether you're pouring it as an aperitif before a dinner party or tucking it away for a special occasion, this is a bottle built to impress.
Where to Find It in Ottawa
Prince Edward County wines have been showing up with increasing regularity at Ottawa's better wine shops and LCBO locations — particularly those with a strong Ontario VQA section. It's worth calling ahead to check availability, or visiting the winery directly if a County day trip is on the calendar. The drive from Ottawa through the rolling farmland and vineyards of Prince Edward County is a pleasure in its own right, especially as the warmer months approach.
Local wine bars and restaurants championing Ontario producers are another good bet — ask your server or sommelier if they're pouring anything from the Grange.
A Toast to Ontario Wine Country
There's something quietly exciting happening in Prince Edward County, and Lafontaine du Loup Brut is a sparkling example of it. For Ottawa residents who take pride in supporting Canadian — and especially Ontario — producers, this is a bottle worth tracking down.
Pour it cold, share it with people you like, and raise a glass to the winemakers pushing Ontario onto the world stage, one bubble at a time.
Source: Ottawa Life Magazine / Grange of Prince Edward Winery
