Purchased in 1986, CedarCreek released its 1st wines in 1987 & was one of 8 pioneering wineries of BC. With 4 generations of agricultural heritage & more than a quarter century of experience, we have ...
Purchased in 1986, CedarCreek released its 1st wines in 1987 & was one of 8 pioneering wineries of BC. With 4 generations of agricultural heritage & more than a quarter century of experience, we have pursued perfection & produced some of the valley's best wines resulting in CedarCreek being twice recognized as 'Canada's Winery of the Year'. The story of CedarCreek is rooted in the vision of Senator Ross Fitzpatrick. Born & raised in the Okanagan, he worked in the orchards and fruit packing houses that dotted the valley. Although education & a business career led him away from the Okanagan, the dreams of what the fertile soil and climate of the valley could do were never washed from his soul. Years later his success afforded him the opportunity to fulfill his dreams by acquiring an orchard and small vineyard near Kelowna. In 1988, the small wine industry in the Okanagan was in danger of disappearing with the introduction of the North American Free Trade Agreement. But in Ross Fitzpatrick's mind this uncertainty presented the challenge to begin the renaissance of our grape and wine industry. At CedarCreek the hybrid grapes gave way to new plantings of vinifera vines & the very best in viticulture was applied. This pioneering was tempered by patience & perseverance. These ideals matured into CedarCreek's philosophy: 'Respect the land, honour tradition, pursue perfection.' In Feb. of 2014 the Fitzpatrick family announced the transfer of ownership of CedarCreek to the von Mandl Family. With this, 2 of the region's pioneering winemaking families have come together with a shared vision for the Okanagan Valley. Our knowledge of the terroir of the Okanagan & dedication to the craft have brought many awards and international acclaim. We are committed to building on our success by continuing to refine our approach. Passion, tenacity, care & hard work are vital but above all we seek truth in wine. And the results show in every bottle. On that, you have our word.