Huff Estates is a winery, an art gallery and an inn on County Road 1 in Bloomfield. The tasting room pours the estate's wines, and guided tasting experiences are offered through its site. Oeno Gallery shows contemporary Canadian art and sculpture, so the visit is part tasting and part gallery walk. A restaurant and patio serve wood-fired pizza from May to October, but they close for the cold months. The tasting room is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. The inn on the grounds means a visitor can stay on site, which is useful for tastings.
What to do
Start in the tasting room, then walk through Oeno Gallery and the sculpture garden before you finish with a bottle to take away. The wines are grown in the county, and the tasting room shows the range. Guided tasting experiences can be booked through the winery's site. In summer the patio and wood-fired pizza are the draw, but both close for the cold months.
Seasons and planning
The winery is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm, and the inn runs a 24-hour reception. The restaurant and patio close for the cold months, with pizza returning from May. Live music is promoted in season, so check the winery's events page for dates. Book guided tastings in advance, and check the site on the day, since hours can vary around events and holidays. Prices for tastings are published on the booking page.
Fitting it in
Allow ninety minutes for a tasting and the gallery. The winery is in Bloomfield, a short drive from Wellington and Picton, and it makes a good pairing with a walk on the Millennium Trail, which passes through the village. Bloomfield itself has cafes and shops worth a short stroll. Guests staying at the inn can walk to the tasting room and avoid the question of who is driving.
What to expect
The experience
A tasting room, a contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden, and an inn on the grounds.
Best time
Daily from 11 am to 5 pm; the restaurant and patio are closed for the season and the pizza returns in May.
How long
Allow about ninety minutes for a tasting and the gallery.
Tips
Book a guided tasting on the winery's site, check the day's hours and leave time for Bloomfield village.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who like to combine a tasting with an art gallery and a stay on the same grounds.
- Families
- The gallery and grounds are open and relaxed, but the focus is tasting, so older children fit better.
- Couples
- Taste, walk through the gallery and stay at the inn for an unhurried weekend.
- Pair with
- Closson Chase, Bloomfield village and the Millennium Trail.
- Time needed
- About ninety minutes on site, plus drive time from Picton or Wellington.
Good questions
Is Huff Estates open in November?+
Yes, the tasting room is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. The restaurant and patio close for the cold months and wood-fired pizza returns in May.
What else is on the property?+
Oeno Gallery shows contemporary Canadian art, and a sculpture garden surrounds it. There is also an inn on the grounds.
Can I book a tasting?+
Yes, guided tasting experiences are offered through the winery's site. Check the booking page for current options and prices.
Where is it?+
At 2274 County Road 1 in Bloomfield, a short drive from Wellington and Picton.
Can I stay on site?+
Yes, the winery's inn has rooms and suites, and a continental breakfast is included according to the inn's property page.
