Averill Creek Vineyard

Averill Creek was established by owner Andy Johnston, who formerly worked as an MD, and wine educator in Edmonton. By the late nineties, he was ready to dive completely into his greatest passion.

Andy proceeded to stage at several international producers including Villa Delia in Tuscany, McGuigan Wines in Australia, Château de Terride in France, and both Trinity Hill and Escarpment in New Zealand, determined to achieve the insight necessary to open a world-class Pinot Noir producing winery in Canada.

Having grown up on a Welsh hill farm, Andy’s return to his agricultural roots has brought him full circle, and proved a natural transition. Lured by its climate and its great potential for Pinot Noir, Andy ultimately settled in the Cowichan Valley, selecting and planting our site on the side of Mount Prevost in 2001.