Who We Are - Nice people, making excellent wine, and having fun.
Jak Meyer and Janice Stevens – Proprietors
Following a career in the investment industry it was time to make a change, I spent three years searching for the perfect vineyard site in the Okanagan Valley.
In 2006 Janice and I purchased a small 1.62 HECTARE vineyard on the Naramata bench. In late 2008 we purchased a 6.9 HECTARE property in Okanagan Falls. We hired the best winemaker and viticulturists and focus on small lot single vineyard wines of excellence.
In our small vineyards, where we produce less than 3000 cases from mature 14 year old vines, we strive to produce the finest wines possible.
I hope you enjoy our wines as much as we enjoyed making them
Sincerely,
Proprietor
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Janice Stevens – Proprietor
After a number of years at accounting firms and 3 years of her CGA, Janice was well on her way to becoming a CA when their first daughter Sydney arrived. Soon after she was blessed with a second little girl, Kamryn. Now with the girls 6 and 8, Janice is involved full time and is responsible for all the accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, and management. Prior to her accounting career, Janice spent many years in the food and beverage business, and brings a keen interest and understanding of the business to the organization and she is often seen at events or the winery pouring wine.
Chris Carson - Winemaker
Chris returns to Canada after eight years spent in New Zealand, California and Montrachet. He brings his expertise in crafting award winning wines and also his New Zealand wife Jacqueline Kemp and son Jerry. Chris is hands on in the vineyard, following the grape from pruning to harvest and creating excellent wines. He especially loves the heartbreak grape, Pinot Noir and supervised the planting of 9000 new pinot vines in early 2009 at McLean Creek Road Vineyard. A graduate of Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand with his Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, Chris Carson brings with him his extensive enthusiasm and skills in all areas of winemaking and production.
Geoff Jejna - Assistant Viticulturalist
With a background in Food and Beverage and a recent tourism Management degree Geoff has spent the last years in the vineyards gaining valuable experience and looking forward to a career in the wine industry. Geoff will be seen anywhere in the operation from the vineyard to the winemaking to the sales room and is a welcome addition to Meyer Family Vineyards
Sharon Misselbrook - Tasting Room
Sharon has years of experience in the tasting rooms of some of Okanagan’s finest wineries. She comes to us with a wealth of experience, energy and ideas and you will find her in the tasting room on most days.
