Fact Sheet
Our Second Vineyard
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.
Our Namesake
- Owner: Linda Holford
- Winemaker: Mark Holford
- Vineyard 1: 3 Acres planted in 2001
Vineyard 2: 5.5 Acres planted 2008 Vineyard 3: 2 Acres planted 1995
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, 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)
We are now open to the public by appointment all year until our summer hours in starting April 1, 2010 to September 15 Thurs to Sun from 11 to 4 pm. Fall hours: To be determined.