PORT ALBERNI’S FIRST WINERY
Our Story
Chase & Warren sold their first bottle of wine in 2003 but the vineyard was started in 1995 and the first vine planted in 1996.
Initially, John Harper recommended the types suitable for our site and he supplied our first stock. Subsequently, the centre for plant health in Saanichton, Euro Nursery and Don Allen have supplied the remainder of the 38 or so varieties planted. We thought it was necessary to plant so many varieties to establish exactly which varieties would mature most successfully in the Alberni Valley. Neither the vineyard nor the winery would have been possible without the help of many friends and relations who gave unselfishly of their time and effort to help with the clearing, planting, pruning and harvesting.
Our aim is to produce wines that are reflective of our area’s rich natural surroundings and to offer a personal connection to the folks who visit us. We have a deep commitment to our community and are proud to be able to represent it.
Our Wines
At the present time, due to limits in production, we do not offer our wines outside of British Columbia. We have no intention of selling to foreign countries at present so you will have to come to the Island if you want to try it. Believe me, it’s not a bad place to visit. (See links and subsequent pages)
Location: 6253 Drinkwater Road, Port Alberni
Hours: Daily 12 noon to 5 pm Summer: 12 noon to 6 pm
Telephone: 250-724-4909
Where you can get our wine
VANCOUVER ISLAND
CAMBELL RIVER
Riptide Beer & Wine
Merecroft Liquor Store
Royal Coachman Beer & Wine
CEDAR
Wheatsheaf Inn, Beer & Wine
CHEMAINUS
The Horseshoe Bay Inn Beer & Wine Store
COURTNEY
Best Western, Westerly Liquor Store
DUNCAN
Just Jake’s Restaurant
Beverly Corners Liquor Store
Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, Beer & Wine
QUALICUM BEACH
Dee’s Bar & Grill
Lefty’s Fresh Food
Shady Rest Beer & Wine
LANTZVILLE
Lantzville Liquor Depot
Liquor Depot @ The Rod and Gun
NANAIMO
Liquor Depot @ Crossroads
Northgate Beer & Wine
The Foundry Liquor Store
The Landlubber Pub Beer & Wine
Wheatshef Beer & Wine
NANOOSE BAY
The Landing West Coast Grill
Dockside Beer & Wine Store
PARKSVILLE
Bayside Wine & Spirits
Liquor Depot @ The Village
PORT ALBERNI
Best Western, Barclay, Stamps Restaurant
Best Western, Barclay Beer & Wine
King Edward Beer & Wine
Liquor Barn @ Johnston Road
The Hospitality Inn Beer & Wine
Westwind Beer & Wine
VICTORIA
Lion’s Beer & Wine
The Shark Club Liquor Store
TOFINO
The Inn at Tough City
McQuinna Hotel Beer & Wine Store
VANCOUVER
Denman Place Wines
Everything Wine (North Vancouver)
Firefly Fine Wines & Ales (Vancouver & Maple Ridge)
Jimmy’s Beer & Wine
Kitsalino Beer & Wine
Liberty Wines, Granville Island
Liberty Wines, Point Grey Place
Yaletown Liquor Store
Last revised: December, 2008
