Phantom Creek Vineyard has been consistently recognized for producing some of the best red wines in Canada.
It was established in 1996 by Richard Cleave, a true pioneer in the BC wine industry and one of the most respected growers in the Okanagan Valley.
It has been named one of the “Top 10 Single Vineyards Around the World” by Wine Access Magazine, and has won “Best Wine in Canada” on three different occasions.
Just like great wines, Phantom Creek consists of many layers that have developed over time.
The vineyard’s rich history began over ten thousand years ago. As the last of the glaciers retreated from what is now the Okanagan Valley, they left behind massive deposits of sand, gravel and sediment and ephemeral ‘creeks’ that inspired the name Phantom Creek Estates. This perfect confluence of time, soil and sun gave birth to a truly unique vineyard.
Today, there are over 10,000 planted acres in British Columbia. Almost half of that acreage (4,500 acres) were planted by Richard Cleave.
When Richard found the raw, untouched site that later would become Phantom Creek Vineyard, he saw what no one else could have ever known was there. He took all his years of experience and passion and focused it solely on producing the best grapes possible from this remarkable grape growing region. This tiny 10-acre site would change the way people viewed wines from British Columbia and Canada. They would become the best wines in the country.
Exceptional, unique, almost magical. Phantom Creek Vineyard is truly a paradise.
Welcome to Phantom Creek Estates: Trailer
Chapter 1: Legacy
