After nearly five years, Phantom Creek Estates Winery in Oliver has opened its doors to the public, and considering the luxurious facilities and pain-staking detail put into the organic wine making process, many would agree it was worth the wait.
The winery recently announced the completion of phase one of construction and has now begun offering tours by appointment of some of the facilities. Guests can sample and purchase red and whites from the winery乌鸦传媒檚 2016 and 2017 vintages. It is anticipated the winery will be fully-operational by Spring 2020, when it will host a grand opening celebration.
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Cilley joined the winery乌鸦传媒檚 team about four months ago, and said his decision to uproot his well-established career in Napa Valley, Calif., was partially due to the potential he sees in the winery and area in general. He added that he anticipates to have a great working relationship with the winery乌鸦传媒檚 owner, Richter Bai, who built the winery as a 乌鸦传媒渓egacy for his family for generations to come.乌鸦传媒�
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The wine making team is headed by winemaker Francis Hutt, who hails from New Zealand and has a profound knowledge of organic and biodynamic wine making. Phantom Creek, located at 4315 Black Sage Rd., uses grapes from vineyards all over the South Okanagan to showcase what the area has to offer, specifically the cabernet sauvignon variety. It also offers a number of signature bold white wines, ensuring all guests will find something to cheers to at their next visit.
Altogether, the winery will contain a multi-level hospitality centre, an indoor and outdoor restaurant and a 500-seat amphitheatre for outdoor concerts. It is estimated $100 million was invested into Phantom Creek Estate Winery.
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