About the winery

Founded in 2004, Church & State was created with the goal of raising the bar of the Wines of British Columbia, starting a revolution of quality and a rebellion against the norms. This goal is achieved through a balance of militant control, and freedom of expression, both in the cellar and the vineyard. Our sovereign territory amounts to 120 acres of estate vineyards in strategic locations across the South Okanagan Valley. Church & State has been recognized as producing Canada’s best red wine five times since 2009, acknowledged by international panels and foreign dignitaries including Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine, Wine Advisor to the Queen.

Production Level (cases)

30000

Vineyard Size (Hectares)

50.0

Distribution

Winery, online, VQA stores, wine stores and restaurants in BC, BCLDB

Restaurant

Our Victoria winery's Bistro features a constantly changing, seasonal menu showcasing local ingredients from Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands farms and producers. Open June - October for lunch, as well as small plates till 5 at the tasting bar.

Tasting room

Open April - October, 11-6.  Winter by appointment only. Victoria - Located on the Saanich Peninsula, 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. 2 minutes from the Butchart Gardens. Traditional west coast cedar construction with large open main hall, this large facility features large seated tasting bar, full indoor/outdoor bistro led by Executive Chef Desiree Perrin. This facility is available for weddings and private events, with seating on the main floor for up to 300, or in the barrel room for up to 100, as well as multiple outdoor event locations. Oliver - Perched on the edge of the renowned Coyote Bowl, our Okanagan tasting bar features both indoor and outdoor full service tasting experiences. Offering up some of the most spectacular views in the valley, Coyote Bowl is the perfect hideaway oasis to relax enjoy award-winning wines.

Wine club

Wine styles produced:

Sparkling

Still

Sweet

Varieties produced:

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Chardonnay Musqué

Gewürztraminer

Malbec

Marsanne

Merlot

Petit Verdot

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

Riesling

Roussanne

Sauvignon Blanc

Syrah

Viognier