Cedar Creek Estate Winery

About

A Pioneering Pillar of British Columbia Wine Established in 1986, CedarCreek Estate Winery is one of the foundational, pioneering properties that shaped the modern landscape of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Located on a breathtaking hillside overlooking the glistening waters of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, this landmark estate has spent nearly four decades pursuing absolute cool-climate excellence. A historic turning point arrived when the estate was acquired by Anthony von Mandl. Under his visionary stewardship, CedarCreek underwent a profound viticultural evolution. The estate shifted its focus entirely toward sustainable, organic agriculture and low-intervention winemaking. This dedicated transformation has earned CedarCreek the highly coveted title of "Canada’s Winery of the Year" an incredible three times at the National Wine Awards of Canada, cementing its status as an elite northern benchmark. The Northern Micro-Climate & Organic Living Soils What sets CedarCreek apart from its southern Okanagan neighbors is its distinctive northern geography and intense lakeside micro-climate: The Lakeshore Effect: The estate’s estate vineyards are planted on steep, sun-drenched benches dropping toward Okanagan Lake. The deep mass of water acts as a massive thermal regulator, softening the region's freezing winters and reflecting intense afternoon sunlight during the growing season while providing cooling lake breezes that preserve electric natural acidity. Glacial Soil Mosaic: The vines are rooted in complex, well-draining glacial deposits, rich silt loam, and heavy clay pockets mixed with broken granite stones. These varied soils naturally limit vine vigor, resulting in concentrated, character-driven berries. 100% Certified Organic: Fully certified organic, the estate treats the vineyard as a holistic ecosystem. Utilizing natural cover crops, Scottish Highland cattle for natural vineyard composting, and wild beneficial insects, CedarCreek allows the pure, unvarnishe