Posts Tagged "Oliver wine"

Spacedog Wines: A Bold New Voice in the Okanagan

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

Todd Heintz.

Launching a winery in British Columbia in 2026 might strike some as an unusual choice. The province’s wine industry is still navigating the aftermath of devastating cold events, ongoing climate uncertainty and shifting market realities. Yet for the founders of Spacedog Wines, the timing felt less like a warning sign and more like an opportunity.

The new Oliver-based winery, which opened its doors this month at the District Wine Village, is the creation of Todd Heintz, Jason Harding and Dean Prevost. Together, they represent an unlikely trio of founders for a winery making some very ambitious claims right out of the gate.

Phantom Creek Estates: Unveiling a New BC Treasure

Posted on Aug 21, 2024

Mark Beringer, GM & Director of winemaking.

Eight years may be a brief span in the world of wine, but in that time, Phantom Creek Estates has quickly risen to prominence in the BC wine industry, earning a reputation as a top destination winery in the South Okanagan.

The winery is now extending its reach to Vancouver’s Lower Mainland with the launch of a new 4,075 square-foot multi-purpose space at 6928 Pearson Way in Richmond, B.C. This expansion was recently revealed along with the release of its first ultra-premium Halo wine, a Bordeaux-style blend called Baoshan.