Fact Sheet
We are a small boutique winery in the heart of Cowichan Bay. We expanded and purchased a 7 acre farm in Cowichan Bay. Cowichan Bay is a 45 minute drive from the Nanaimo and also Victoria Ferry Terminals. Cowichan Bay is the first community in North America to be classified as a Cittaslow community. Our website does have a map complete with directions on how to find us.
The new location vineyard was planted by July 2008. The original vineyard is 20 minutes from the winery and is not open to the public.
Founded by Linda and Mark Holford in Nov 2004. Our first product release was Nov 2005. Mark Holford is the winemaker.
Vineyard 2: 5.5 Acres planted 2008
Varietals: Ortega, Pinot Gris, Siegerrebe, Bacchus, Agria, Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch, Valentin Blattner hybrids
- Wines: Blackberry Port-Style Wine, Ortega, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Robin’s Rose, Jubilee and Katherine’s Sparkle
- Production: 500 cases of Blackberry Port; 1000 cases of Grape Wines
- Affiliations: Wine Island Growers Association (WIGA), Wine Island Vinters Association (WIVA)
Upcoming Wines: Blackberry Sparkling - Trial, Tempranillo - Trial
We are now in our quieter hours and open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 to 4 pm until December 24th. We will be tasting sparklings on Saturdays.