King’s Court Estate Winery, Seven Generations Of Wine makers Back To Royalty.

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Today’s spotlight King’s Court Estate Winery from St. Catherine’s, Ontario.

Back in 1723, Kaiser Wilhelm — the German king — visited the quaint town of Heddesheim and demanded his royal dues from the local peasants. Among the offerings was a barrel of wine from Jakob Zimmermann, our great-great-great-grandfather and local vintner.

One sip and the king was hooked. So impressed by the wine’s quality, he immediately ordered a full barrel to be sent to his palace.

From that day on, Jakob’s vineyard was appointed the official winery of the monarchy — earning the name “Königswingert,” meaning King’s Vineyard.