In January 2024, the Okanagan experienced one of its coldest winters on record, with temperatures dropping below -20°C for an extended period. This deep freeze caused significant damage to vineyards and led to major crop losses across the region.

With skill and relentless dedication, our winemakers handpicked top-tier grapes from across the Pacific Northwest wine region, making sure this vintage delivers the quality and character you expect from your favourite brands.

Frost-related challenges have affected the majority of BC wineries, leading to a 90% loss in grape production across the region in 2024.

For many of our brands, this meant we weren't able to produce our white or rosé wines from the 2024 harvest. Thankfully, our 2023 VQA Okanagan red wines came from a strong vintage, and they're still going strong. You'll find them on shelves throughout most of this year - ready for whatever moment calls for a glass.

Crafted in BC: Supporting Our 2024 Vintage

With the challenges facing BC wineries this year, the provincial government introduced a temporary support program to help protect our local wine industry and the communities behind it. Through the “Crafted in BC” initiative, our winemakers had the flexibility to adapt grape sourcing for the 2024 vintage, allowing us to continue producing the great tasting wines you know and love.

By partnering with trusted grape-growers and wineries outside of BC (primarily the Pacific Northwest), we created limted editions and special releases of wines that reflect the same quality and character you’ve come to expect. We loved crafting these special editions and are excited for you to enjoy them.

Absolutely. This is a short-term solution that allows us to continue delivering the wines you love while our vineyards recover. The good news? Over the next 18 months, we’re expecting a strong comeback as we replant and restore our vines.

Our passion is firmly rooted in the Okanagan, and we’re looking forward to crafting wines from our home soil again soon. In the meantime, we’re proud to share our 2024 release—a vintage made with care, and with the same quality, balance, and flavor you’ve come to expect.

We know our wines have a place in your glass—and in your moments. As we faced the challenges of this vintage, one thing guided us: staying true to the wines you know and love.

To do that, we teamed up with trusted partners in the Pacific Northwest*, regions that grow varietals similar to those in BC. With skilled grape growers and winemakers who share our passion for quality, we carefully sourced fruit that meets our high standards.

From there, our winemaking team took over—bringing their expertise and care to every step, ensuring this vintage delivers the signature flavour, balance, and taste you expect. A different path this year, but the same exceptional experience.

Our 2024 vintage has been primarily sourced from the Pacific Northwest* wine region, in full compliance with approved government labeling regulations. When possible, a small portion of Canadian grapes, sourced from Ontario, has been included in each of our wines. This was done under the framework of the Crafted in Canada program and was purposefully executed to complement and enhance each wine’s profile during the final stages of production.

* Pacific northwest wine region is the region that extends south from the Okanagan to create the Cascadia corridor, a continuous expanse of land that share similar terroir characteristics.