Alderlea Vineyards

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Zac and Julie took over Alderlea Vineyards in April 2017 from Roger and Nancy Dosman whose strong vision for an island vineyard and skilled winemaking made Alderlea one of the pioneers in Vancouver Island winegrowing. Zac and Julie have left behind 20-year careers in Health & Safety and Human Resources respectively, with global corporations to pursue a long-held dream of owning a vineyard and making wine professionally.

Not long after getting married, Zac and Julie began entertaining the idea of retreating from an otherwise successful corporate life and owning their own vineyard one day. Over the years, they looked at a number of vineyards on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan, in addition to properties in France, Italy, the US, New Zealand and South America. In the end, the pull of Vancouver Island was very strong, with Zac having grown up in Port Hardy and having family on the island still.

When Zac and Julie first visited Alderlea in the fall of 2016, they knew they had found their dream vineyard. The considerable pride, care and attention with which Roger and Nancy founded and managed the vineyard, winery and Alderlea brand were palpable.

Zac and Julie are excited to be part of the history of Alderlea Vineyards and to continue to create unique, high-quality wines that epitomise the character and beauty of the Cowichan Valley.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
Rosé - Sparkling	Alderlea Vineyards Rosé Frizzante (View Label Image) Rosé - Sparkling, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2022
Rosé	Alderlea Vineyards Motovino Plaid Rosé, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	NV
Rosé	Alderlea Vineyards Motovino Plaid Pink (View Label Image) Rosé, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	NV
Rosé	Alderlea Vineyards Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2018
White	Alderlea Vineyards Angelique White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2004 1999 1998
White	Alderlea Vineyards Auxerrois White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	1996
White	Alderlea Vineyards Bacchus (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2007 2006 1997
White	Alderlea Vineyards Chardonnay - Auxerrois (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2007 2006
White	Alderlea Vineyards Motovino Plaid White (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	NV
White	Alderlea Vineyards Pinot Gris (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2014 2013 2012 2009 2007 2006 2004 1999
White	Alderlea Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
White	Alderlea Vineyards Valerie (View Label Image) White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2022 2020 2019 2018 2017
White	Alderlea Vineyards Viognier White, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2006 2005
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Clarinet (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Contraband (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2018 2017
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Fusion (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2006
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Matrix (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Merlot (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2007 2006 2002
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Motovino Plaid Red (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	NV
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Pinot Noir (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2011 2009 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 2000
Red	Alderlea Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve (View Label Image) Red, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2016 2015 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Alderlea Vineyards Heritage Hearth Late Bottled (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island	2008 2007 2004 2003 NV