casa-dea estates winery

498jimk

We had scheduled a tour of Prince Edward County wineries and requested a lunch service for 10. Despite being busy with harvest, they were able to accommodate us. Arial (misspelling is mine), provided top notch table service as well as educating us on the wines and varietals planted at the winery. Samples were provided with our excellent meal. The pumpkin soup was delish and the roasted vegetable sandwich complimented the tastings well. Others in our group enjoyed the antipasto platter for two, calzones and wood fired pizzas. We left warm satiated and happy. Highly recommend lunch and tastings at this wonderful winery.

SwampyPete

For being the biggest winery in PEC (and having the largest signs also lol) this place was a disappointment. The tasting service was excellent, but for our palates nothing really tasted good, someone else may disagree as wine tasting is so personal, but I felt that bigger does not always equal better!!

ScottyMontana

Without question, going to a winery is always a bit hit or miss as you never know how busy they will be, how many staff are on hand, and for that matter, how knowledgable the staff will be. That's why, if you like wine, you will go to several wineries and find those you like and move on from those you don't. What you need to look for are the things beyond how busy a place might be. This winery has lovely grounds ( the bocce pits are a great touch) is very well maintained, offers more than just the winery ( bistro and larger event facilities) and on top of that, has some great wines. As someone who has seen a lot of wineries, I enjoyed this one. The staff are knowledgable, and friendly. I will certainly go back.

Sheerim

This winery is very popular and was overcrowded on the day we visited. Sandbanks tours had organized a "gourmet" lunch for us midday which we were so looking forward to. We arrived to find there were no free tables and the two staff who were on hand were overwhelmed by the number of patrons wishing to sample wines. A table was set up for us and while we enjoyed our glass of Baco Noir (a superb wine from Sandbanks winery), our meal was not impressive. The only thing that saved the day was chatting with the winemaker who was very interesting and obviously cared about his wines and their patrons!

451darnellc

We decided to stop here for a bite to eat, as my girlfriend enjoyed her past dining experience here. Unfortunately, the spinach soup she ordered during this visit was underseasoned, tasting more like pureed spinach than anything else. The bruschetta was better but potently overpowered by the fresh garlic used on it. The staff on the other hand were great - very friendly, and didn't charge for the sub-par soup. We appreciated the good service, but were very disappointed in the food.

Jacques_Alex

Convenient dinning room serving average Italian Food but a chance to sample good wine. Staff is friendly.

925ruthd

The weather was perfect for dining on the terrace. The service was friendly and the server very knowledgeable about pairing wines with food. We chose a lovely platter of smoked hams, grilled vegetables and pickled cucumbers. I don't remember which wine our server paired for us, but it was delicious.

FuzzyBeaver

The staff are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Their wines are truly excellent and the staff do a great job describing each one. The chardonnay and Riesling are outstanding.

KeithM810

I had not intended to visit this winery until a good friend encouraged me to try it out. As a fan of pinot noir wine, I tend to visit the wineries that I know produce this wine. My friend told me about the food, fresh pasta. On that basis, I decided to check it out. Having traveled to Italy in 2010 (see my reviews if you like), my wife and I love to "go Italian" to reminisce about that exquisite trip. We had aa wonderful surprise when we came to Casa-Dea for lunch. I had a well balanced and flavourful soup to start, followed by a vibrant TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE. My best surprise was the Pinot. Smooth, refreshing and a beautiful medium body. Next visit, I'm buying a case. I will be there again next week.

crookedhouserugs

On a tour of Prince Edward County vineyards and wineries, the last one we visited was Casa Dea Estates winery. Vines surround the modern building with the reception, tasting and shop areas. A covered terrace serves as their restaurant in good weather. Since we visited in mid-October, the restaurant tables were moved inside. After tasting several Chardonays and a bubbly, we stayed to eat a lovely lunch. The Italian chef, in Canada on a visa, created meltingly delicious gnocchi, fettuccine and pizzas. We started with a green salad, which had just the right amount of perfectly balanced vinaigrette. When the mains arrived, there was very little talking. We drank the 2010 Chardonnay, which both my sister and I preferred to the 2009 Chardonnay Reserve. Very reasonably priced, so we bought several to take home.They also have a pavilion for functions and we speculated on what a beautiful place it would be for a wedding. Definitely on our list of wineries to keep on our list for 2014, along with the ones we haven't been to last year or this.

siodoc

I went here last year with a group of women. I had a good lunch there and was paying a return visit. I like that they have made the dining area less crowded, fewer gifty type things. The meal was very good. This year they have expanded the menu, they now include a soup or salad with the meal. They even had a sampler of their rose wine. I ended up buying 2 bottles of it, as well as two other bottles (the Pinot noir which I'd had the previous night at Pomodoro and one other). Graham, our waiter, was funny, knowledgable and enhanced our experience of the place. I do wish they would find a different solution to their fruit fly problem, though. The traps in the washrooms were a bit unappealing.

Xraykitty

For a girls weekend we decided to go on a wine tour. One of our stops was Casa-Dea Estates Winery. The site was gorgeous and inviting but that mood changed the minute you walked through the door. You have to manoeuvre between a "gift shop" type setting to the back to taste your wine. This did not match the feeling of the rest of the county which has a less commercialized feeling. Once we got there the bartender gave us minimal information about the wine and pairing was done with the random crackers sitting on the bar. The server kept reminding us how many tastings we had left and after our last one he totally ignored us. We are more than happy to pay for extra but we didn't even get this chance. Needless to say poor service = no interest in purchasing their wine.

RandomString

I am from Ottawa and I have been visiting the county for 10 years and will retire here in 5 years. Casa Dea is a really nice setting but their kitchen needs a bit of help. The antipasto platter contains, at best. commodity cold cuts that are Italian flavoured. If you are going to serve prosciutto - serve real prosciutto, know how to cut it, and preferably serve Italian and not Canadian prosciutto. Dill pickles? How about olives instead? The mains - Margherita Pizza was poor. The problem with a Margherita is it is so simple and therefore so easy to ruin. Good crust, good tomato basil sauce, a few random CHUNKS of buffalo mozzarella and toss on some fresh basil near the end and a bit of green virgin olive oil. If that is what you are looking for or expect then don't order the Margherita at Casa Dea.The other main - Tagliatelle was uninspired - basically a generic tomato sauce with chunks of ground beef. Something we could all make at home. It isn't a bad meal but it isn't a good meal - in a word "forgettable".

Fallcolours

You could not ask for a nicer patio to sit and have lunch on a beautiful summers day. Two of us had pizza, one had pasta and one had the Italian sandwich. Not a complaint about the food. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful and the wine was delicious. It was nice to sit and watch the wedding guest arrive. Just a very pleasant lunch.

MarkandML

My husband and I stopped at Casa-Dea Estates Winery during our recent getaway in Prince Edward County. We were impressed with the picturesque setting and the delicious lunch that we ate on the veranda. Megan, our server, was attentive and informative about the wines we sampled. We did some tasting after lunch at the wine bar and ended up buying two bottles. This is a place we would definitely recommend to friends.