Garry Oaks Estate Winery

In 1999, Marcel Mercier and Elaine Kozak purchased a hundred-year old farm on Salt Spring Island and began the long process of converting it from sheep-grazing to wine-growing. Seven acres were planted to vine and a winery built. A century-old orchard of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees was rehabilitated and stand of magnificent Garry Oaks was preserved and gives the winery estate its name.

In 2016, Marcel and Elaine retired from wine-making to pursue another adventure and handed the award winning winery and beautiful estate to Nalini Samuel, who has turned over a new leaf to continue the legacy of making great wine and preserving the land which grows healthy fruit. Nalini’s positive energy and vision for the winery is infectious, she has introduced a sparkling and dessert wine program.