Herder Winery & Vineyards has distinguished itself as a high quality wine producer through the efforts of its management to secure contracts for small quantities of premium grapes from a variety of growers in the Similkameen Valley and Okanagan Valley appellations. We focus on the production of limited quantity vineyard designate wines that will provide recognition for local growers. After a years growth in the vineyard and many cultural practices gone by the plants begin to flower the beginning of the new years crop. The flowers set small pea berries which grow over the course of months into clusters of grapes. Our winery conducts crush, processing and bottling on site.
12 years ago Lawrence decided to turn his love for wine into a profession. He went to Fresno State University and received his degree in Enology and minor in Viticulture. After 8 years of experience of winemaking in California, Lawrence and his wife Sharon moved to B.C. and began searching for the land for their winery. It was there that Lawrence came to the Similkameen Valley and found the ideal setting for their winery. Lawrence has 10 years winemaking experience including: B.R. Cohn, Sonoma, California, Herd |
