Cedar Creek Estate Winery

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, unvarnished minerality of the northern valley to express itself clearly in every vintage.

The Prestigious Portfolio: From Vibrant Expressions to Single-Block Masters Led by regular award-winning winemaker Taylor Whelan, our curated CedarCreek collection showcases a flawless tier structure built around tension, purity, and depth:

• Estate Series: The perfect introduction to the cool-climate style of the Okanagan. This tier includes a crisp, mineral-driven Riesling, an intensely aromatic Gewürztraminer, and a bright, juicy Pinot Noir brimming with fresh red berries and forest-floor undertones.

• Platinum Series: Crafted from the absolute finest estate vineyard parcels, these small-lot releases represent the peak of varietal intensity. The Platinum Chardonnay is a chiseled masterpiece of stony minerality, bright citrus, and well-integrated French oak, while the Platinum Pinot Noir delivers incredible structure, earthy complexity, and dark cherry depth.

• Aspect House Series: The absolute pinnacle of the estate's winemaking program. These are highly allocated, ultra-premium single-block wines made in vanishingly small quantities. Named after the unique slope orientations of the home vineyard blocks, these cellar-worthy icons offer profound complexity, seamless structural frameworks, and decades of aging potential.

The Art of Food Pairing The signature cool-climate acidity and subtle, structured oak profiles of CedarCreek make them incredibly food-friendly wines. Pairs wonderfully with:

• Chardonnay, Riesling, & Pinot Gris: Pan-seared British Columbia sockeye salmon, fresh Dungeness crab dipped in herb butter, roasted poultry with lemon-thyme stuffing, or rich, creamy artisanal brie.

• Pinot Noir & Syrah: Cedar-planked wild salmon, herb-crusted duck breast, mushroom risotto with shaved truffles, or slow-roasted pork tenderloin topped with a tart plum reduction.

Shop CedarCreek Estate Winery at ZYN Immerse yourself in the organic, cool-climate mastery of our CedarCreek collection in-store at ZYN Calgary or buy online at ZYN.ca. Every single bottle is kept in our pristine, temperature-controlled cellars with strict provenance, ensuring the absolute best of the Okanagan Valley shines beautifully in your glass.