Cowichan Valley RD
Venturi-Schulze Vineyards is a family-owned winery established in 1988, renowned for its natural and sustainable viticulture — no chemicals, no herbicides, and no artificial irrigation.
On a few acres, they cultivate Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Auxerrois, Madeleine Sylvaner, Siegerrebe, Schönburger, Ortega, and Kerner. The winery produces both wines and balsamic vinegar exclusively from its own vineyards, with vines growing on their own roots. It is especially famous for its balsamic vinegar, aged for over 12 years in barrels made from five different types of wood, making it truly unique on the market.
Venturi-Schulze wine portfolio includes Kerner, Pinot Noir, Terracotta, and the dessert wine Brandenburg No.3. These wines are distinguished by their rich fruit and spice aromas and natural texture.
Most of the wines are pre-allocated to a restaurant in Victoria and a wine cellar in Seattle, so the only real opportunity to taste them is through tastings, which are available by online reservation only.
