We Welcome Iconic Wineries of British Columbia to our Portfolio

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dreyfus Ashby & Co., a leading wine and spirits importer with a distinguished portfolio of family estate brands from around the world, is proud to announce the addition of three prestigious wineries from British Columbia to its portfolio.

Mission Hill Family Estate, CheckMate Artisanal Winery and Martin’s Lane showcase the finest wine expressions of Canada’s acclaimed Okanagan Valley. Nestled deep among the mountains of British Columbia, in one of the far northern winemaking climes of the world, lies a glacially formed valley with an incredibly diverse range of microclimates and soils. The Okanagan Valley is a rare natural gem; here, ancient glacial activity has left a stunningly beautiful divide filled with the highest concentration of different terroirs in the winemaking world. This, together with the dramatic and challenging continental climate, requires viticultural and winemaking skills of the highest caliber, to produce world-class wines in a truly world-class way.

“We are delighted to add these wineries from Okanagan Valley to our world-class wine portfolio,” said John Caruso, President and CEO of Dreyfus Ashby & Co. “For over 75 years, our company has had the privilege of representing some of the world’s most sought-after wines from family-owned vineyards, and we are proud to continue the tradition with this exciting new wine region and these acclaimed wines.”

“We are honoured to partner with Dreyfus Ashby & Co., whose commitment to family‑owned producers and fine‑wine stewardship aligns closely with our values,” says Michael Alter, Managing Director, Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. “Through their thoughtful approach to distribution, we look forward to sharing the distinctive character of the Okanagan Valley’s finest estates with wine enthusiasts.”

About Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

Founded by Proprietor Anthony von Mandl in 1981, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery celebrates the unique and diverse microclimates of the world’s most exciting emerging wine region. The iconic winery’s dramatic architecture, including a 12-story bell tower and cellars blasted into volcanic rock, is set against a backdrop of majestic mountains, scenic lakes and the geometric beauty of the vineyards that define the valley. https://www.missionhillwinery.com/

About Martin’s Lane Winery

Martin’s Lane Winery is a remarkable architecturally stunning six-level gravity fed winery dedicated to the creation of extremely limited quantities of Pinot Noir and Riesling. Shane Munn, Winemaker and General Manager, harvests scarce quantities of grapes from three small estate vineyards in the Northern Okanagan Valley. Using gravity, he guides the fruit through only five precise movements without using a single pump to minimize movement throughout their journey. Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir and Riesling, always single vineyard, showcase the purest and most natural expression of vineyard varietal, and vintage. https://www.martinslanewinery.com/

About CheckMate Artisanal Winery

CheckMate Artisanal Winery was born out of a bold vision that by harnessing the impact of climate change our winemakers could produce astonishingly elegant wines in a very unexpected place, British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The story of CheckMate is one of innovation, passion, risk, and determination. What originally began as an outrageous dream, is now setting a new standard for winemaking excellence. Here in the ecologically pristine Okanagan Valley, glacial fed lakes stretch along a narrow valley floor at an altitude of more than 1200 feet. As the world warms, cool regions such as the Okanagan Valley provide a new frontier for world class Chardonnay. A state-of-the-art winery designed by architect Tom Kundig welcomes guests to taste year-round. https://www.checkmatewinery.com/

About Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.

Dreyfus, Ashby & Co., a national importer representing a global portfolio of fine wines and spirits, was founded in London more than 75 years ago by Swiss-born Michel Dreyfus. In 1946, he moved the company to New York City, where it is headquartered today. From the beginning Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. devoted itself to dealing in superior wines from renowned family-owned vineyards and estates. In 1985, Burgundy’s premier wine family, Joseph Drouhin, purchased Dreyfus Ashby and it is currently led in New York by president and CEO John Caruso. Dreyfus Ashby markets its products in all 50 states with a team of experienced sales specialists located across the country.

Besides the fine burgundies of Maison Joseph Drouhin and their properties in Oregon – Domaine Drouhin and Roserock – Dreyfus, Ashby’s portfolio includes: Chateau Petrús, Chateau Trotanoy, and Belair-Monange from Bordeaux; Ulysses, Rubicon and Inglenook from Napa, CA; Champagne Drappier; Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue; Château de Campuget; spirits from G.E. Massenez, and other wines from Bordeaux, Alsace, Spain, Argentina, British Columbia, Switzerland, South Africa, Israel and India.

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