One hour west of Montreal, Vignoble Les Vents d’Ange will be offering tasting and experience packages from September 1 to October 31. The ownership’s daughters are poised to eventually take over this family-run affair, but in the meantime they’re naming wines after women in the family. No reservations necessary, though it is recommended to check their website for updates.

History buffs may recognize the name of this winery as the Belgian farmhouse that served as Napoleon’s main headquarters during the Battle of Waterloo. The setting just outside of Waterloo, Quebec, is stunning, with vines found atop the area’s rocky soils. The family-run operation practices a “minimalist intervention” philosophy, encouraging the grapes to produce miracles without much mechanical or chemical manipulation.

Overlooking Lac Brome, this vineyard offers more than just breathtaking views of the Brome Valley. Spanning close to 40 acres, the vines were planted in 1999 as part of the property owner’s post-retirement career and passion project. Tastings are set at $10 per person for three wines and an optional guided tour of the property can be reserved for just $20.

This expansive winery changed hands in the spring of 2021, after being bought over by a young East End Montreal family. The new owners have big plans for the site, but in the meantime, visitors can sample three of its products, each taking the name of “frog” in a different language. Tip: Its “Rana” wine is produced using a grape called l’Acadie Blanc, somewhat of a rarity in Quebec.

One of the pioneers of Quebec’s wine industry, Vignoble de l’Orpailleur set up shop in the fertile Dunham Valley in 1982. The vineyard offers over a dozen varieties of wine, as well as an extensive food menu to complement your on-site dégustation. Reservations recommended.

Nestled on a hill off a spectacular tree-lined street, this Stanbridge East gem attracts visitors from all over for its full-bodied and aromatic wines, available to taste for $8 per person. There is an ample selection to choose from at its on-site boutique, and with the option to walk the grounds at your own leisure, it’s a great spot to discover some of the region’s best wines.

Situated in idyllic Hemmingford, Les Vignes des Bacchantes’s 40,000 vines span over 40 kilometres and its boutique is housed in a near 200-year-old building. Its wines range from fruity and delicate — blending Seyval Blanc and Vidal grapes — to a light and flavourful pinot noir that can be enjoyed as part of a tasting or by the bottle.

Hand-built by a fifth-generation farmer, this winery stands out as a leader in producing organic wines in southwestern Quebec. Specializing in Frontenac noir, Frontenac gris, and Marquette grapes, its wines pack quite the punch, with a couple of its products aging in oak barrels for a period of 12 months. Reservations are required.