Monte Creek Winery unveils $10 million worth of investments, including state-of-the-art production facility

The 15,000 square foot facility instantly allows Monte Creek to double the number of cases of wine — from 15,000 to 30,000 a year.

“Even tripling when we get there. Now, we need to grow into our shoes. It doesn’t just happen overnight, but we’ve been planting vines each and every year to support a growth plan that will eventually triple our production,” noted Fisher.

Monte Creek Winery’s new production facility (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

B.C.’s agriculture minister Lana Popham attended Wednesday’s unveiling of the new production facility, as well as a new greenhouse facility that will cultivate vines in the winter and host events in the summer.

Popham says Monte Creek is on the cutting edge of the wine industry. “When you look around this vineyard, when you look at the buildings, you can tell they’ve got a lens of sustainability in every decision,” she said. “That’s really good news for British Columbians because we all need to start thinking like that when we’re making large decisions like this.”

Popham says farmers are the first to feel the effects of climate change and have to adjust accordingly. Sustainability is a practice on which Monte Creek prides itself.

The winery also hopes the $10 million investment not only grows the business but also the wine industry in Kamloops.

“We think the Thompson Valley has all kinds of potential. We think it’s, quite honestly, an untapped region — lots of promise and lots to offer,” said Fisher. “We hope that by putting posts in the ground that essentially attracts other people to come here and grow grapes and produce great wines.”

by Chad Klassen

Monte Creek Winery unveils $10 million worth of investments, including state-of-the-art production facility

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