The 50th Parallel Estate is owned and managed by Curtis Krouzel and Sheri-Lee Turner-Krouzel. This duo placed all their desire and poise into creating a business that would thrive in all areas. The Krouzel’s have devoted the last 15 years to successfully starting numerous businesses all over Western Canada.
Curtis has managed to make his name known in the winemaking industry, while Sheri has successfully dominated the marketing side of their business endeavours. This dynamic duo has brought a new definition to the wine industry.
Grant Stanley is no stranger when it comes to managing a vineyard. He worked the vineyards for Pinot Noir in Martinbrough for 15 years. Grant then moved on to work with Quails Gate Winery for 10 years. With all of this experience, the Krouzel’s were thrilled to add him to their wine making team. Proudly, he oversees the vineyards of the 50th Parallel Estate.
Part of what makes 50th Parallel’s wine superior to its competitors is the precise architecture and design that goes into crafting their wine. They have paired with a number of reputable individuals and businesses in the winemaking industry.
50th Parallel’s Master Wine Plan Includes:
- Architecture: Zeidler Partnership Architects
- Architectural and Interior Design: Hribar Design Group
- Landscape Design: Scatliff + Miller + Murray Inc.
The vineyards of the 50th Parallel Estate are a stunning 61 acres bordering Lake Okanagan. The vineyard is within 15 minutes of Kelowna International Airport, and is only 8 minutes from Predator Ridge Golf Resort and Sparkling Hill Spa.
The land is ideal for growing fruits, which are used in 50th Parallel’s wine. The ground stays dry and is freed from trees, plus there it possesses rare, red granite sand and soil.
50th Parallel’s Wine’s Include:
- 2012 Pinot Noir
- 2013 Pinot Noir Rose
- 2013 Pinot Gris
- 2013 Riesling
- 2013 Gewurztraminer
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