Vancouver Island Wineries

Description:   Roger and Nancy Dosman operate this winery near Duncan (which used be named Alderlea) on the slopes above Quamichan Lake. Established in 1992 Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are grown on the slopes of this Cowichan Valley winery. Other quality white wine varieties, Pinot Auxerrois and Bacchus and a dark full-bodied red Clarinet, made from 100% Marechal Foch grapes round out their varietal releases. Alderlea also produces a powerfully aromatic white blend. Angeliquend a very dark rich port style wine Hearth. Roger and Nancy Dosman operate this winery near Duncan (which used be named Alderlea) on the slopes above Quamichan Lake. Established in 1992 Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are grown on...

Description:   Located on Blue Grouse Road in a country forest setting; established in 1989 they feature a red wine made from Black Muscat. Dr. Hans H Kiltz Winemaker states "Accepting the challenge to be a vintner on Vancouver Island requires making a commitment. To Blue Grouse this means that the character of our wines must reflect this unique location and complement the regional cuisine of the West Coast in the best possible way." The soil at Blue Grouse Vineyards is mainly a mixture of clay and sand, however there are also areas of gravelly soil. The winery grows only VitisVinifera, the real wine grapes introduced from Europe which are primarily cool climate varieties such as Bacchus Ortega, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Müller-Thurgau. Located on Blue Grouse Road in a country forest setting; established in 1989 they feature a red wine made from Black Muscat. Dr. Hans H Kiltz Winemaker states "Accepting the challe...

Description:   Located in Deep Cove on the Saanich Peninsula. Specializing in hand crafted high quality wines. Owners Michael Betts and Linda Plimley were the first Farm Gate Winery in the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria area. The winery features a beautiful tasting room and patio. Micheal Betts is a man of many talents he continues to build on to the winery adding to the consumers enjoyment. Tours by appointment. Located in Deep Cove on the Saanich Peninsula. Specializing in hand crafted high quality wines. Owners Michael Betts and Linda Plimley were the first Farm Gate Winery in the Saanic...

Description:   Located just to the north of Nanaimo featuring Pinot Noir. Proprietor Harry Von Wolff features Pinot Noir. Harry designed his tasting room with a European flavour. Look for their Grand Rouge dessert wine. Located just to the north of Nanaimo featuring Pinot Noir. Proprietor Harry Von Wolff features Pinot Noir. Harry designed his tasting room with a European flavour. Look for their G...

Description:   Cherry point was purchased in 2003 by the Cowichan Tribes making it the second winery owned by First Nations. Cherry Point Vineyards was established in 1990, and was licensed as a farm winery in 1994. Situated on a gravelly glacial deposit in the Cowichan valley, our terroir has been compared to the best of the Alsace and Chablis locations. Owners Wayne and Helena Ulrich have a unique picturesque spot for their vineyard near Cobble Hill. The winery has produced a 2000 Reserve Agria. Agria is an early ripening red grape that has been developed on the Island. A number of government research projects are carried out at Cherry Point to find the best grapes for the Island. Cherry point was purchased in 2003 by the Cowichan Tribes making it the second winery owned by First Nations. Cherry Point Vineyards was established in 1990, and was licensed as a ...

Description:   When Joe Busnardo retired from his winery in the Okanagan he relocated to Vancouver Island and started a new winery in Cobble Hill. They are located close to the Trans Canada Highway not far from Cowichan Bay. Joe was a successful owner and winemaker in the Okanagan before selling his winery and moving to his cooler Island location. Their wine shop is open only Friday and Saturday afternoons. When Joe Busnardo retired from his winery in the Okanagan he relocated to Vancouver Island and started a new winery in Cobble Hill. They are located close to the Trans Canada Highw...

Description:   Located in Glenora area (near Zanatta & Godfrey-Brownell). Owned by Albert Brennink and his son Edward. They operated a farm cultivating Scottish Highland cattle before realizing the potential of their land for growing wine grapes. Their consultant is Eric Von Krosigk. They started by planting a small experimental vineyard of 1 acre with 40 varieties. The best varieties will be planted covering 20 acres. Located in Glenora area (near Zanatta & Godfrey-Brownell). Owned by Albert Brennink and his son Edward. They operated a farm cultivating Scottish Highland cattle before realizing t...