Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands comprise the warmest growing region in Canada. The Wine Islands have their origin in fiery volcanic rock, and have been scoured by three ice ages. But the ocean remained, warming the land and creating microclimates which winemakers now exploit for your pleasure. This terroir is ideal to grow some of the world’s best cool-climate grapes, and yields elegant, aromatic wines reminiscent of northern Europe.

No two vineyards are alike; each has its own special favourites, as popular as Chardonnay or as rare as Agria. The region also boasts near-perfect conditions for growing premium quality cider apples. The Cowichan Valley mirrors the climate and soil conditions of the famous cider-growing regions of England and France. Below is a detailed list of the many wineries located on Southern Vancouver Island. For a map of all the winery locations please click here

Church & State Wines
1445 Benevenuto Ave
Brentwood Bay
250-652-2671
churchandstatewines.com

Zanatta Winery
5039 Marshall Rd
Duncan
250-748-2338
zanatta.ca

Merridale Ciderworks
1230 Merridale Rd
Cobble Hill
250-743-4293
merridalecider.com

Rocky Creek Winery
1253 McKinley Road
Ladysmith
250-668-5614
www.rockycreekwinery.ca

Divino Estate Winery
1500 Freeman Rd
Cobble Hill
250-743-2311