A new journey begins.
In Surrey, British Columbia, a new chapter in the province’s wine story is unfolding. Once known as Cavallo Estate Winery, the property has been reborn as Gate 22 Winery—a sleek, modern destination where creativity and craft are setting a new standard in BC wine.
“When we took on the property, we wanted to create a destination that feels both modern and approachable,” says Christa-Lee McWatters, VP of the Gate 22 team. “Our goal was to make wines that express a true sense of place while inspiring curiosity for what’s possible.”
That philosophy has become the heartbeat of Gate 22, shaping not just its wines but every guest experience, from the first pour to the final sip.
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Winemaker Gary (Gennadi) Zhygailo.
Most people don’t think of the Fraser Valley as wine country. It sits in the rain shadow of Vancouver, where damp coastal weather keeps umbrellas permanently within reach. And yet, just outside Langley, Chaberton Estate Winery has been quietly challenging expectations for decades.
Founded in 1975 by Claude and Inge Violet, Chaberton holds the distinction of being one of the oldest estate wineries in British Columbia, and the very first in the Lower Mainland.
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Some stories feel like they were meant to unfold a certain way.
Manpreet Dhaliwal.
At Kismet Estate Winery, the idea of destiny isn’t just in the name, it’s in the soil, the vines, and the family who built it. Brothers Sukhi and Balwinder Dhaliwal didn’t just plant grapes, they helped shape the future of BC wine, growing fruit for some of the Okanagan’s most respected wineries before launching their own label.
Now, a new chapter begins. Manpreet Dhaliwal, Sukhi’s daughter and Balwinder’s niece, stepped into the role of head winemaker in fall 2023. She’s believed to be the first South Asian female winemaker in Canada, and while that might sound like a lot of pressure, she’s taken it all in stride with plenty of hard work, a strong sense of curiosity, and a willingness to learn by doing.
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Alison Moyes.
By our third visit with winemaker Alison Moyes of Solvero Wines, we already knew what we were walking into: an earnest conversation packed with thoughtful insights, layered with the kind of honesty that makes you lean in, and beautiful wines in the glass that over-deliver on every level.
Solvero may still be young in the BC wine scene, but their clarity of vision, precision in execution, and ability to adapt under pressure have quickly made them one of our absolute favourites in the region.
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In a valley known for its sweeping lake vistas, Red Barn winery offers a different kind of magic.
Jagged Rock.
Sitting in the shadow of Jagged Rock, a dramatic outcrop that shapes both the vineyard’s microclimate and its identity, Red Barn is a study in contrast: polished wines born of a rugged site, housed in a modernist space that still pays homage to its farming roots.
Red Barn might fly under the radar at first glance, but it’s readily redefining what small-batch winemaking in British Columbia can be.
With a tasting room designed by the iconic Tom Kundig and a fearless young winemaker at the helm, Red Barn offers one of the Okanagan’s most intimate and engaging wine experiences. One that begins in the vineyard and ends in your glass, just steps away.
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