Phantom Creek Estates, the Okanagan Valley’s newest destination winery situated on the Black Sage Bench, is...
While you may be missing touring Okanagan wine country, we are bringing the wine tasting to...
Just like a fine wine, Phantom Creek Estates is complex and has multiple layers. If you...
On June 12th, 2020, a wine experience like no other opened its doors. Experience the immersive...
When you arrive at the Estate, you are greeted with marvelous and one-of-a-kind art installations that...
John Taft of Backen & Gillam Architects in California was the lead designer behind the Phantom...
“To live a long life, balance is key.” Philippe Melka Philippe Melka started his career in...
Olivier Humbrecht, France’s first Master of Wine, is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in...
Some might make assumptions about what winemakers see when they look at a glass of wine....
The tradition of winemaking has been passed down through the Humbrecht family from father to son...
Phantom Creek Estates is rooted on vineyards with a deep history. Led by the vision of...
Phantom Creek Vineyard has been consistently recognized for producing some of the best red wines in...
We’re thrilled to announce that internationally acclaimed Napa-based winemaking consultant Philippe Melka has joined the team...
We are beyond excited to host a Pop-Up Wine Tasting on August 10th.
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
Known for beautiful lakes and landscapes, the South Okanagan has become a sought after tourist destination....
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
The Osoyoos and Oliver region are known world-wide for bird watching. From Haynes Point to Vaseaux...
A lot has been happening at Phantom Creek Estates lately. Construction of our Hospitality Center continues...
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
Our transition to organic and biodynamic farming means more work by hand in the vineyard. To...
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
Two of the most prominent regions in the South Okanagan are the Golden Mile Bench, located...
None of what is happening at Phantom Creek Estates would be possible without the incredible team...
With wild fermentations, it can feel like vintage is going on and on and on, with...
This is the third of a 5-part series of posts covering the most common certifications found...
The entire team at Phantom Creek Estates would like to recognize and thank Ross Wise for...
This is the second of a 5-part series of posts covering the most common certifications found...
We’re thrilled to welcome back guest writer John Szabo, MS. This is part one of a...
Very thrilled Phantom Creek Estates to be deemed “the region’s most majestic and ambitious vision” by...
“Impressive wine is only part of the attraction at Phantom Creek Estates” Vacay states in their...
For the past several years, there has been a lot of curiosity about what’s going on...
“Phantom Creek Vineyard has been consistently recognized for producing some of the best red wines in...
“There are many great views in the Okanagan, but standing on the terrace of Phantom Creek...
Such an honour for Phantom Creek Estates and British Columbia to be recognized by Forbes. “Anyone...
“It’s an auspicious beginning for a new winery” said Santiago Cilley, CEO of Phantom Creek Estates....
Phantom Creek Estates designed to be a destination winery from the South Okanagan. Check out this...
In February 2020 we had the opportunity to participate for the first time at the prestigious...
Amy Glynn’s article about the Okanagan Valley and Phantom Creek Estates brings an interesting insight to...
An introduction to our history. Read the full article to learn about the inception of Phantom...
Phantom Creek is thrilled to share that both Winemaker Ross Wise and Marketing Manager Geoffrey Moss...
We always knew we had to change the name of Sundial Vineyard. It had nothing to...
Acclaimed Canadian wine writer Anthony Gismondi recently revisited Phantom Creek to see first hand the latest...
We are pleased to announce a long-term collaboration with Olivier Humbrecht MW of Alsace’s Domaine Zind-Humbrecht....
We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest writer of the year, Chef Michael Allemeier CMC. Despite...
As I write this, we only have a small number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere blocks...
Last week, we started taking berry samples from Phantom Creek and Sundial Vineyards. Each vineyard block...
We are kicking off the 2017 vintage this week with our inaugural sparkling wine harvest, beginning...
When it comes to red winemaking, there are few things as important as tannin management. Harsh,...
We’re trialing palissage for the first time this year at Phantom Creek. With this technique, shoots...
New World wine regions have a tendency to liken themselves to the Old World. The idea...
Our goal at Phantom Creek is to move past tasting notes, and focus on the emotion...
Canadian wine law is confused and confusing. Legislation is often out of touch with how wine...
Photo credit: Post Hotel The Wine Summit at the Relais & Château Post Hotel in Lake...
There are many volcanic wine regions around the world, some obvious, others less so.
We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest writer to Pressing Matters, John Szabo, MS. His excellent book, Volcanic...
Dry farming is not an option on the Black Sage Bench. As a result, principled and precise...
There is a sense that a mature wine region must have established sub-regions or sub-appellations. France,...
As we begin to redevelop Sundial Vineyard, the first vines are being planted by hand this week....
The flavour characteristics of a wine are objective. It’s how we interact with wine that is...
It’s been a cool, wet spring, which delayed bud break until last week for most varieties....
When I hear “barrel fermentation,” my first thought goes to a high-quality Chardonnay. But increasingly that...
“What’s the most effective way to sell Syrah?” The industry joke nowadays: “Don’t put ‘Syrah’ on...
We are fortunate that our activities on the Black Sage Bench have piqued the interest of...
After arriving at the winery, clusters are gently destemmed and the berries rigorously sorted using a...
As an MW student, you’re supposed to be able to quickly and concisely define key terms....
We’re currently racking all of our 2016 barrels for the first time. The purpose of this...
Redeveloping a historic vineyard is not an easy decision. Becker Vineyard was initially planted in 1977...
Maybe it should be the Black Sage Benches. As a glacier retreated north through the Okanagan...
Ingo was recently featured on Tony and Kasey’s Best of Food & Wine. The full interview is...
Phantom Creek Estates has been over two years in the making. The journey began with the...
So, why do we prune? To state the obvious, it’s important to remember that a grapevine...