News at Hainle
Hainle Wines tasted by officials across the world
Dec 3, 2023
On December 3rd, 2023, Hainle winery organized a wine-tasting event in Richmond, discussing our history, wines and integration of arts and wine. We were joined by officials representing British Columbia, City of Richmond and consulates representing foreign countries.
Officials congratulated Hainle winery for completing 51 years in the winemaking history of British Columbia. Official letters congratulating Hainle Winery can be seen with the link here
Hainle Winning Business Of The Year Peachland
April 30, 2022
On April 30th 2022, Hainle Winery was awarded Business Of The Year at the Peachland Business Excellence Awards Night! In addition to the award, Hainle owner Bella Huang was nominated for “Enterpreneur Of The Year” as well. Our sincere thanks to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the jury who voted for Hainle Winery. Hainle team will continue working together as one for many wonderful years to come!
New Wines Released
March 4, 2022
Kudos to Scott Ingram, Tyson Chleppe and Anthony Buchanan for these delicious 2022 wines. Our cellar team followed up on the 2021 wines and said “let’s start from scratch”. It’s all about the continous improvement and the immaculate quality that we want to provide to our customers! Our new wines are released on Friday March 4th comprising of: 2021 Hainle Cuvée, 2021 Pinot Gris, 2021 Riesling, 2021 Rosé, 2021 Happiness, 2021 Amore, 2020 Merlot.
Hainle Winery Welcomed at the Chinese Import Expo
November 11, 2020
From November 5 to 10, 2020, the 3rd China International Import Expo was held at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. Hainle Winery once again went to the “Oriental Meeting” to represent the Icewine and organic wine of Canada at the third China International Import Expo. To bring a refined lifestyle and the ultimate taste bud experience to Chinese wine lovers, Hainle Winery has participated in this “international feast” for the second time. It has already become an “old friend” of CIIE and Chinese wine lovers.
OUR FIRSTS
FIRST
COMMERCIALLY
PRODUCED
ICE WINE
North America’s first icewine producer in 1978
FIRST
CANADIAN
ORGANIC
WINERY
1st Canadian Certified Organic Winery in 1988
FIRST
CANADIAN
GRAVITY FLOW
WINERY
1st Canadian Winery using Gravity Flow for winemaking in 1988
FIRST
CANADIAN WINERY
WITH A
PATIO / PICNIC AREA
1st Canadian Winery with a patio & Licensed picnic area
FIRST
CANADIAN WINERY
SERVED AT
THE 80th OSCARS
1st Canadian Winery which was served at the 80th Anniversary Oscar Awards
FIRST
TO WIN
BEST IN SHOW
FOR ZWEIGELT
1st winery to win best in show at the Los Angeles international wine competition in 2007 for Zweigelt, also first winery to plant Zweigelt grapes in North America.
OUR WINERY
Experience the Okanagan’s most historic winery. Our wines are traditionally handcrafted by winemaking recipes originating in the mid 1800’s, without the use of harsh chemicals or additives. We use only the finest estate grown grapes from our organic vineyard located in Peachland, B.C. Visitors are welcome year round. We offer award-winning wines and exclusive vintage wines, which can only be tasted by appointment and purchased at the winery or by private invitation.
OUR PROCESS
Sustainable, organic and traditional grape growing practices have been crucial to our success. Our grape growing and cellar practices are in accordance with organic and sustainable practices first and foremost. When crafting white wine, grapes are required to have a minimum of 20 brix, 22 brix for red wine and 32 brix for icewine. We pride ourselves on preserving the high standards associated with proper wine growing and winemaking practices. As a result, we aim to produce the highest quality of handcrafted, small lot wines.
In 1972, Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery became BC’s 8th estate winery and began building the Hainle legacy on renowned winemaking expertise.
Walter Hainle produced the first 40 litres of Icewine and Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery became the birthplace of North American Icewine.
Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery became Canada’s first certified organic winery and the 1st Canadian Winery using Gravity Flow for winemaking.
Now under revitalized management and new ownership, there is a renewed dedication and passion towards environmental sustainability and quality are cornerstones once again here.
Colleen Ingram whips the vineyard back into shape ushering in a new era of better grapes for better wines. Her husband Scott, along with consultant Anthony Buchanan, will be making an eagerly anticipated vintage.
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