Emandare Vineyard — Attraction in North Cowichan

A gem just off the highway. Must go if you want a winery that farms organically and only uses their own grapes. This was exactly what I was looking for. The owners were so sweet to visit with us and let us sample their lovely wines at the end of the day. We loved all their wines and brought home the pinot gris, rose, gewurztraminer, and the one named after his daughter. My favorite was the dry with hint of sweetness gewurztraminer. Ask them the cute story behind the winery name. By the way, excellent logo design! Update to post...just finished our wines a year later and oh boy were...

We came up island for our bachelorette weekend in Cowichan to visit some wineries. Stopping by Emandare Vineyard we were greeted by Mike in the store front. Mike was super knowledgeable and you can tell just how passionate he is about his product. His stories and descriptions of his products are in depth, and his tastings are super enjoyable if you want to understand the process of each wine. The property is beautiful and the outdoor seating is lovely if you have a smaller group. One of my favorite wineries we...

This has been by far the best wine tour I've had and I've had many across the world. Mike truly makes you feel like you are a guest at his home. His knowledge is a testament to his passion which comes across in the terroir of the wine.

I've never found organic wine I've liked but the wine at Emandare not only is amazing but blew my mind. Can't recommend this place enough will be back again for sure!!....