Winery 'Update'!
The Cowichan Valley is amongst the best winegrowing regions in Canada. To help express and share the Cowichan Valley's unique terroir we are updating our winery and building a phenomenal new tasting room.
Exciting winery additions include, a reimagined crush pad, dedicated red and white wine barrel halls, and a bottling area. On top of which, the relaxed and spacious new tasting room will allow for a wider breadth of wine experiences – always, in our informed yet unpretentious manner.
Unsworth's current Tasting Room & Restaurant will remain open during the renovations and we hope you will join us in our eager anticipation!
Designed by Vancouver based Simcic Architecture Studio, our new winery is a state of the art fusion of function and form. As you approach, the outside features a low slung roofline, blending into the bucholic farm landscape. Beneath ground are separate red and white wine barrel cellars to allow our wines to mature properly in constant and correct conditions. Unsworth also worked with process flow engineer Gerard de Villiers for the flow of the winery. A resident of South Africa, Gerard has designed process flow for Graham Beck, De Toren, Boschendal, Hamilton Russell, and has also done process design work with the new sparkling wineries for Nyetimber and Gusbourne Estate.
This new phase sets up the winemaking team to continue the luxury of keeping all our vineyards and clones separate throughout winemaking until the final blends are determined. These small lots are hugely important to us as we continue to unlock the many secrets our various vineyards and clones have in store.
Whether you're a first time visitor or an old friend, you'll be welcomed into the tasting room which provides the ideal environement for enjoying Unsworth alongside family and friends. The adjacent patio is a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere to soak in Cowichan's majestic beauty surrounded by thoughtful landscaping.
In crafting Cowichan's coastal legacy, this is an exhilarating next step
Jun 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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A Sparkling Day in Cowichan
Dive into the essence of the Island this Summer at Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Unsworth Vineyards. Immerse yourself in the coastal flavours of Cowichan sparkling wines presented harmoniously with tidal inspired bites.
Sparkling Launch Party at Blue Grouse
Kick off the Summer of celebrations hosted at Blue Grouse Estate Winery with our Sparkling Launch Party! Celebrate with a coastal experience as we toast to the start of Summer with an array of exquisite Island sparkling wines and tantalizing seafood. Immerse yourself in an ambiance of joy and relaxation, surrounded by friends, laughter, and the shimmering allure of the season.
A Sparkling Day in Cowichan at Unsworth Vinyeards & Blue Grouse Winery
Your reservation ensures an intimate and exclusive experience with priority seating amidst stunning vineyard landscapes. Explore the art of sparkling winemaking and acquaint yourself with the fundamentals of food and wine pairings, all within a suggested duration of 90 minutes for just $25 per person.
Unsworth Vinyeards
Taste each of our Charme de l’île sparkling wines with an upscale seafood pairing from our Restaurant. Finish your experience off by our pond with a Sparkling Picnic basket, which includes a bottle of your favourite Charme, alongside several perfect snack pairings from our Restaurant and other local producers.
Blue Grouse Winery
Experience the essence of the Island with a curated flight or three sparkling wines, complemented by three coastal inspired bites from the Restaurant at Unsworth. Enjoy priority seating with an exclusive vineyard views.
Jun 7, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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Toast to the Tides!
Well documented is the affinity between our sparkling wines and the Pacific Ocean's bounty. In celebration of Cowichan's prowess with sparkling wine, Unsworth and Blue Grouse are teaming up to kick off the sunny season ahead.
Join us on Thursday June 6th at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards where Chef Dan Bain and team are hosting our Toast to the Tides dinner, a sparkling wine and seafood centric 5-course dinner, all paired to our sparkling wines!
May 15, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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Mother's Day!
Do you have Mother's Day plans yet? Don't worry, The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards has you covered. Reservations are open for Mother's Day Brunch. Chef Dan Bain and team have spins on classics both savoury and sweet to please mom on her special day.
May 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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Intro to Wine Pairing at Unsworth
Wednesday, February 28th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Join us at the Unsworth Vineyards Tasting Room for an exclusive evening of delectable bites and carefully curated wines, where every sip and bite tells a story. Tasting Room Managers Karen and Jaclyn will walk guests through some golden rules and secrets of the trade to help add context to the often elusive conecpt of pairing. Elevate your pairing prowess through a symphony of flavors, revealing the secrets to perfect pairings.
Feb 15, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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Decanter Magazine Travel Feature on Vancouver Island
Feb 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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Valentine's Dinner at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards
We have your Valentine's Day covered! Chef Dan Bain and team have created yet another fabulous prix fixe dinner to intrique the senses and spark some emotions. Naturally we have curated Unsworth wine pairings to match. The prix fixe menu starts at $90 with the addition of wine pairings for $35. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
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Romantic Tasting for Two in The Tasting Room
From February 7th to 14th, Karen and the team at The Tasting room have a package experience for two which includes two curated tasting flights, charcuterie from The Restaurant for two, a box of Folklore Chocolate truffles, and a handcrafted, small bouquet of flowers. Interested in booking before dinner in The Restaurant?
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Feb 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Celebrate The Final Night of 2023 With Unsworth
Come enjoy some round-the-table reflection on 2023, and the promise of the year ahead, with a 4-course New Year's Dinner on December 31st at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards. Chef Dan Bain and team are excited to share this special, celebratory menu with you, and naturally, Sommelier Chris Turyk has curated the suggested wine pairings to make it even more of a culinary adventure!
$100 per guest; suggested wine pairings available
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Dec 31, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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Holiday Open House Weekend: Dec 1 to 3
Join Us for Some Holiday Cheer
Open House this Weekend: Dec 1 to 3
We’ve decked the halls, polished the extra stemware, and look forward to welcoming you to the Tasting Room this Friday through Sunday—December 1st to 3rd from 11am to 5pm—for our Holiday Open House.
Come raise a glass with old and new friends while enjoying all things festive, including a complimentary wine cocktail on arrival along with delicious bites. Themed wine tasting flights will also be available for purchase.
Count on plenty of local goodies to help you with your Christmas shopping list, and with a 10% discount on wine-inspired gift baskets, gift sets, and our new Tasting Trilogy experience, it can be both fun and productive!
Nov 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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Unsworth Earns 5 Medals at the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada
Unsworth Earns 5 Medals at the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada
In WineAlign's recent series of announcements on the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada winners, Unsworth stepped up to the podium with 5 medals:
GOLD
2021 Pinot Noir: 92 points
Review from Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier: "Riper red fruit aromatics and a kiss of mintines. Crunchy and bright with nuances of sandalwood and conifer."
SHOP status: available now for purchase
SILVER
2018 Cuvée de l'île*: 91 points
Review from Jon Szabo, Master Sommelier: "Clean and yeasty in the traditional method. Pronounced, moderately aggressive bubbles, yeasty finish. Good complexity, quite dry and crisp. Good length. Well made, good quality."
SHOP status: Released in the 2022 UV Wine Club Collector case; available for purchase in fall 2023 (pending remaining stock)
BRONZE
2022 Rosé: 89 points
Review from Michaela Morris: "As delicate in hue as it is in aromas Unsworth’s dainty Pinot Noir rosé hints demurely at cherry blossoms and cherry pits. While not terribly concentrated, it is light and lithe with a stony, steely backbone and zippy lemony acidity prolonging the finish. This intentional and sincere rosé with modest alcohol will deliver plenty of summer sipping satisfaction."
SHOP status: available now for purchase
2022 Sunnydale Vineyard Rosé: 89 points
Review from Sharon McLean: "A delicate, juicy rosé that shows restrained orchard fruits wrapped round a core of minerality."
SHOP status: sold out
2021 Chardonnay: 88 points
Review from Heather Rankin: "A nuttiness and oak spice define the nose with fleshy apple notes. On the palate, rounded fruit framed with supporting structure and cleansing acidity."
SHOP status: available in the 2023 fall UV Wine Club Collector case
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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