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Since 1992
Celista Vineyards
2319 Beguelin Rd
Celista, BC V0E 1M6
Jake and Margaret Ootes named their winery after the community where they live. They first planted vines in 2002 and now have two hectares (five acres) of grapes on their 80-hectare (160-acre) farm. Celista is a small community located along the north shore of Shuswap Lake. On the south side of the lake one finds the cities of Salmon Arms and Sicamous.
Jake nor his wife Marg stared the winery without any farming experience Margaret was a social worker and an art gallery owner Jake was a reporter, publisher and politician. It was actually their son who said the land would be perfect for a vineyard. It has a southern slope with a cay subsoil.
They grow Maréchal Foch, Ortega, Madeleine Sylvaner, Madeleine Angevine, Gewürztraminer and a small quantity of St. Laurent. Hans Nevrkla award winning winemaker and founder of Larch Hills Winery was hired as consultant and winemaker
The region is a most beautiful place to live where many people decide to retire or own a summer home. The majority of their wines are sold to tourists that visit the winery very year.
Celista Estate Winery has achieved remarkable recognition over the years. They have won 115 medals in 14 years in both national and international competitions. Their Celista Curvee white wine earned a double gold medal at the 37th annual All Canadian Wine Championships.
Their Marg's Rose, Ortega, and Oak Barrel Reserve Foch awarded silver in the "Experience Rose Wine Competition" and "Cascadia International Wine Competition.
Jake Ootes, Celista Estate Winery owner, said he credits his staff for the success, from the winemakers to vineyard workers, tasting room staff, outside sales reps and social media personnel.
“We aspire to be better each year-refining the grape-growing and the wine making process. I am pleased for our winemaker Lee Holland and vineyard manager Trevor Stade. These awards are a testament to their skills and dedication to making our wines leaders in the industry,” said Ootes.
The winery features numerous events including a concert series.
You can stay at the winery, with a cozy Cabin(s) and RV site rentals , nestled in nature with scenic views, are within walking distance of the shores of Shuswap Lake
One visitor wrote
“We stop by this winery every year when we are in the area. The owners and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The wine selection is great and the wine is simply outstanding! This is absolutely one of my favourite things to do while I'm at Shuswap lake and their view of the lake is divine."
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