Early harvest and exciting updates for wine lovers

Phantom Creek Estates introduces its new team: Director of Winemaking Jean-Marc Enixon (left) and Director of Farming Mike Anderson.

New Director of Winemaking

Phantom Creek Estates is pleased to announce that Jean-Marc Enixon has joined the team as Director of Winemaking.

Enixon grew up in Manot, France, where he helped with his family’s quarry, forestry and wine businesses. After graduating at the top of his class from the École Supérieure d’Agriculture de Purpan in Toulouse, with a focus on winemaking and viticulture, he gained international experience in California and China. Upon returning to France, he managed Chateau Puy Guilhem for 10 years before relocating with his family to Oliver in 2016.

In Canada, he led Osoyoos Larose Winery and later served as vineyard manager and winemaker at Culmina Family Estate Winery, spearheading the transition to organic farming and achieving certification in 2021.

Enixon now works closely with consulting winemaker Olivier Humbrecht MW, who specializes in white varieties and whose family has been crafting wine in Alsace since the 1620s. Together with Director of Farming Mike Anderson, they form an exceptional winemaking team at Phantom Creek Estates.

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Harvest 2025 Update

Harvest kicked off early this year thanks to continued warm temperatures. Pinot Gris was recently picked in the Evernden vineyard in the Similkameen Valley, and harvesting of Merlot has begun at the Kobau vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench.

Every bottle crafted at the winery begins with grapes from a specific, carefully chosen, certified organic vineyard plot, capturing the pure essence of unique terroir. The passion for single-variety wines highlights the individual character of each grape. By focusing on distinct vineyards and varieties, the wines produced embody their origins and showcase the natural flavours and aromas of each grape. This careful attention results in wines with remarkable clarity, depth and complexity, delivering a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that sets Phantom Creek Estates apart in the world of fine wine.

Work has already begun on a new product release, which will be announced next spring.

Wine Club Enrolment

By joining the wine club you enjoy the many benefits of membership! There are three tiers to choose from: Premier Cru, Grand Cru and Elite Cru. The top tier, Elite Cru, comes with a wide range of exclusive perks—including first access to new releases, special wines not available elsewhere, higher discounts and so much more.

Shop online

Order your favourite wines online—stock up for the holiday season and be ready to welcome friends and family for Thanksgiving, Christmas and all your special gatherings. You can also purchase wines in store at participating retailers. See the website for a list of retailers near you.

2020 Becker Cuvée

51% Merlot,  27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc

Nestled against the Okanagan Highland mountains, the historic Becker Vineyard produces wines with remarkable depth from the Black Sage Bench.

The 2020 Cuvée is rich and dense, blending ripe kirsch, plum and spiced blackberry with notes of dried sage, dark chocolate, cedar and a touch of oak. Full-bodied and balanced, it offers impressive fruit weight and a long, refined finish.

VINTAGE:
The 2020 growing season began with higher than average rainfall and mild temperatures throughout the spring. Hot and dry conditions, typical of the South Okanagan,  prevailed from late spring until harvest. This resulted in smaller berry size, which contributed ripe, concentrated fruit flavours and elevated tannin.

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