With County hospitality in an 1805 post and beam barn in Prince Edward County, Karlo Estates was founded by Sherry Karlo and her late husband, Richard Karlo in 2006. As the “Vintner" of the winery, Sherry curates the portfolio of wines made by legendary winemaker, Derek Barnett. Sherry was identified by the Wine Judges of Canada as a “super taster” and uses her palate to present the wines clients have come to respect from Karlo Estates. With her background in advertising and as a classically trained painter, Sherry brings her quest for good ideas to the winery by encouraging unusual wines, earning Karlo the reputation of leading in innovation.  Sherry is a multi-award-winning Entrepreneur of The Year winner (both Ernst & Young, and SEDI) running her own ad agency, and now the winery for a combined 25 years as a Lady Boss and 100% business owner.

Karlo is the only winery to be named twice on Zoltan and John Szabo's "Top Ten Cutting Edge Wines in the World" list and has won InterVin Gold. Karlo is also North America’s first and only vegan certified winery, winning awards with wines without the use of animal products in the winemaking process.