A family run winery located on the banks of the Millstone River. The owner and winemaker is Dale Shortt . Dale obtained the property in 2001. After clearing the land, Shortt realized his property literally soaked in sunshine – in summertime it often registers several degrees warmer than other parts of the city. He purchased 6,000 grapevines and planted them on 2.5 hectares.

Signature wines are Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris They also produce Blackberry Port Unfortified

Winemaker: Dale Shortt
Philosophy : To make the best wine possible

MooBerry Winery

 

403 Lowry’s Road
Parksville, BC
V9P 2B5

Located on Morningstar Farm alongside Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, MooBerry Winery produces a selection of high-quality fruit wines. MooBerry Winery is owned by Phil & Laura Charlebois and Clarke & Nancy Gourlay. Morningstar Farm and Little Qualicum Cheeseworks is owned by Clarke & Nancy Gourlay. The Gourlays’ and their 3 boys live on the farm They decided to add the winery to their business as an additional income. After all wine and cheese go together. The winery was originally called Morning Star Creek.

They produce fruit wines with Blackberry as their signature wine

Winemaker: Phil Charlebois
Philosophy: you should be able to tell what fruit it is by tasting