The VQA label is Canada’s symbol of quality wine. Similar to other regulatory systems in the wine countries of France (AOC) and Italy (DOC), it ensures the consumer of high quality Canadian wine. As the founding chairman of VQA Canada over 20 years ago I’m proud to have seen VQA’s tremendous success in fostering quality Canadian wine, with now over 200 wineries in British Columbia alone and BC VQA wine sales exceeding $196 million.
Grown in the sandy loam soils of the southern Okanagan Valley’s Black Sage Bench, our wines are made from sustainably grown estate fruit, hand harvested and handcrafted in small lots of under 1000 cases. The wines are best shared with friends. Learn more
Having started in the wine business now over 40 years ago, I have devoted my life’s work to establishing the Okanagan Valley as a premier vinifera grape growing region. My vision with the McWatters Collection is to craft premium wine that reflects the unique Black Sage Terroir and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Learn more
