As TIME Winery prepares to open its doors to the public in downtown Penticton, they are announcing the appointment of Graham Pierce as director of winemaking.

With more than a decade of experience producing award-winning wines in the Okanagan, Pierce is a local British Columbian who grew up in Horseshoe Bay and received his winemaking and viticulture education from Okanagan College in Penticton.

TIME Winery, according to their release, is 91裸聊视频渁n inspection away from opening.91裸聊视频�

During the soft opening period, chef AK Campbell, executive winery chef, will lead the culinary program to offer a selection of daily appetizers, features, and drink options.

Prior to joining the team at ENCORE Vineyards, Pierce worked at Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver, BC, where he has been for the past seven years, creating a lineup of wines including the premium Nota Bene. Before that he was at Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery and before that, a chef at Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Summerhill Pyramid Winery

At ENCORE Vineyards, Pierce is supported in the winemaking duties by Nadine Allander, who was recently promoted from assistant winemaker to the position of winemaker.

91裸聊视频淲e have been industry friends with Graham for many years,91裸聊视频� said Harry McWatters, CEO of ENCORE Vineyards.

91裸聊视频淚t is great to have him join our team. His pedigree of winemaking and knowledge in handling Okanagan fruits will allow Evolve Cellars, McWatters, and TIME Winery to continue making exceptional BC VQA certified wines that is a reflection of the land where the grapes are grown and the talented people who craft them.91裸聊视频�

Pierce is also looking forward to his new role.

91裸聊视频淭he fun challenge will be to oversee and make a range of wines,91裸聊视频� said Pierce. 91裸聊视频淎fter crafting still wines for so many years, I am most excited about the chance to create my first small batch sparkling wine.91裸聊视频�