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2009 Harvest Is In The Bag!

November 1, 2009 - All the grapes are in for the season, and what a season it was. Thanks to everyone for your support, we're already looking forward to next year.

There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

June 16, 2009 - Now is your chance to experience vineyard work first hand. On June 27th we will be shoot tucking & suckering our vines, and we would love your help. Experience first hand what it is like to work in a vineyard, and you will be rewarded with a fabulous complimentary lunch prepared by our executive chef Candace Hartley. Join us next Saturday for good fun and great food at Church & State Wines.

Those interested may call or email to confirm.

Restaurant Opening

May 30, 2009 - Church & State Wines is pleased to announce that Executive Chef, Candace Hartley, formerly of Dunsmuir Lodge, has joined our team. Candace is eager to cook again for old friends and new at our beautiful Brentwood Bay winery. Starting June 3rd, we will be offering “A Vineyard Luncheon” menu, which will showcase local products, and of course, our award winning wines. Those looking for a light snack are also welcomed to share our antipasto or local cheese plates at our Tasting Bar.

A Vineyard Luncheon – Wednesdays to Sundays 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

2006 Quintessential named "Best Red Wine of the Year"

May 18, 2009 - The judges of the 2009 All-Canadian Wine Championships have awarded the 2006 Church & State Quintessential the title of “Best Red Wine of the Year” at their annual national competition. Not only did the Quintessential receive “Top Red Wine” honors, it was also awarded Best In Category - Double Gold for Meritage Blends over $25. In addition, the 2007 Church & State Cabernet Merlot also won Best In Category - Double Gold in the Meritage Blends under $25 category.

Over the course of one week, 30 wine reviewers, sommeliers, and industry professionals from across North America congregated in Windsor, Ontario to judge a total of 1,071 different wines, submitted from 173 wineries across the country

We are now accepting case orders until the Quintessential's release in August 2009. Call the winery at 250-652-2671 ex.233, or email mark@churchandstatewines.com to place your order.


Awards

2008 Church & State Pinot Gris
  • GOLD - 2009 Tasters Guild International (California)
  • Silver - 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition (California)
2007 Church & State Pinot Gris
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • JUDGES CHOICE - 2008 International Value Wine Awards
  • GOLD - 2008 All Canadian Wine Championships
  • Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Lost Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition
2007 Church Mouse Cabernet Blanc
  • BEST IN CATEGORY - 2009 Vancouver Magazine Awards
2007 Church & State Sauvignon Blanc
  • Silver - 2008 New World International Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
2006 Church Mouse Chardonnay
  • PLATINUM - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • BEST IN CLASS / DOUBLE GOLD - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • GOLD - 2008 All Canadian Wine Championships
  • Silver - 2008 Chardonnay Du Monde (France)
  • Silver - 2008 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
  • Silver - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Awards (California)
2007 Church & State Gravelbourg Chardonnay
  • BEST OF SHOW - WHITE - 2009 Kelowna's International Wine Exhibition
  • GOLD - 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
  • GOLD - 2009 Tasters Guild International (California)
  • Silver - 2009 New World International Wine Competition
2006 Church & State Gravelbourg Chardonnay
  • TOP 100 WINES - Vancouver Magazine Awards
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • GOLD - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Los Angeles Internationall Wine & Spirit Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
2006 Church & State Pinot Noir - Coyote Bowl
  • Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Festival (California)
2007 Church & State Pinot Noir - Hollenbach
  • Gold - 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
  • Judges Choice - 2009 International Value Wine Awards - Wine Access
  • Silver - 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition (California)
2006 Church & State Pinot Noir - Hollenbach
  • Silver - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (California)
  • Silver - 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition (California)
2007 Church & State Cabernet Merlot
  • DOUBLE GOLD (Best Blend Under $25.00) - 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
2006 Church & State Merlot Cabernet
  • Silver - 2008 New World International Wine Competition
2007 Church & State Merlot - Coyote Bowl
  • Silver - 2009 New World International Wine Competition
2006 Church & State Merlot - Coyote Bowl
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2008 New World International Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2008 All Canadian Wine Championships
  • Silver - 2007 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
  • Silver - 2007 Tasters Guild (California)
2007 Church & State Merlot
  • GOLD - 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2009 Tasters Guild International (California)
  • Silver - 2009 New World International Wine Competition
2006 Church & State Merlot
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • Silver - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 New World International Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (California)
2006 Church & State Syrah - Coyote Bowl
  • BEST IN CLASS / DOUBLE GOLD - 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (London, UK)
  • GOLD - 2008 Tasters Guild (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (California)
2007 Church & State Syrah
  • BEST RED WINE - 2009 Okanagan Fall Festival
  • Silver - 2009 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
2006 Church & State Syrah
  • DOUBLE GOLD - 2009 Wine Press Northwest
  • GOLD - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (California)
  • GOLD -  2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)
  • GOLD - 2008 Okanagan Fall Festival
2007 Church & State Cabernet Sauvignon - Coyote Bowl
  • GOLD - 2009 Tasters Guild International (California)
  • Silver - Kelowna's International Wine Exhibition
2006 Church & State Meritage - Coyote Bowl
  • Silver - 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2009 Grand Harvest Awards (California)
  • GOLD -  2009 Tasters Guild International (California)
2006 Church & State Quintessential
  • Best Red Wine of the Year - 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
  • Double Gold (Best Blend Over $25.00) - 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
2005 Church & State Quintessential
  • DOUBLE GOLD / BEST IN CLASS - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition (California)
  • GOLD - 2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 New World International Wine Competition (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Northwest Wine Summit (California)
  • Silver - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Awards (California)
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Quintessential is a "Real Charmer" 91pts

Dec 16, 2008 - Recently, John Schreiner and several of his wine-loving associates gathered to conduct a BC Icon's tasting
 
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