Church & State Wines.
Church & State Wines features two distinctly different vineyard properties located in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island. Our meticulous wine-making process is driven by a passion to make wines that capture a sense of place, drawing from the terroir to showcase a sense of character, depth and the elegance of our land..
The Vineyards.
Okanagan.
Church and State Wines Oliver is the perfect place to experience the best of what the Okanagan has to offer. Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning panoramic view of our 85-acre vineyard, while sipping some of the best wines BC has to offer. With an emphasis on barrel select, premium wines, Church and State Wines Oliver is sure to be your favourite Wine Country stop..
Vancouver Island
As Vancouver Island’s largest winery, Church & State Wines Brentwood is a must-see for visitors to the region. Pouring award-winning wines from both our Vancouver Island and Okanagan Estate vineyards, Church & State offers a unique experience to guests, just 15 minutes from Downtown Victoria.
Meet the Winemaker
Arnaud Thierry.
Church & States winemaker, Arnaud Thierry joined the team in late 2017. He was all but born into winemaking having spent much of his youth amidst the vines of Bordeaux. His interest in biology and biochemistry, as well as a desire to understand the art of viticulture, led him to study enology in Champagne for several years. This, coupled with a love of nature, cuisine, and diverse flavors brought to life by wine brought him deeper into the world of winemaking.
As winemaker for Church & State, Arnaud is proud to work in a team of like-minded and passionate people, all driven to understand the specific needs of the vines and the production of exquisite wines. Ultimately, Arnaud believes his role is to create wines that people enjoy and flavors that they celebrate for decades to come.
2019 collection.
Despite the scorching temperatures of the summer, the 2019 Burgundy vintage is surprisingly well-balanced, even at this early stage of development. ... Most white grapes were harvested in early September, just as the weather was starting to cool down in Burgundy.
