Winery Experience

Wine is more than a beverage, it is poetry in a glass, a reflection of place and passion. Around the world, wine lovers travel to vineyards in search of authenticity, connection, and that elusive magic that transforms grapes into liquid art. At the Villa Eyrie Resort, we invite you to go beyond tasting and become part of the creation. This is not a tour. It’s an immersion into the rhythm of the vineyard and the artistry of winemaking.

In partnership with Alderlea Vineyards, one of Vancouver Island’s pioneering wineries, guests are welcomed into a day in the life of winemakers Zaak and Julie Killick, a husband-and-wife duo whose devotion to the craft is as genuine as the land they nurture. Located just thirty minutes north of Villa Eyrie, their vineyard is a sanctuary of passion and purpose, where every vine tells a story and every vintage captures a moment in time.

From bud to bottle, guests will explore the intimate details that shape each harvest, from terroir and climate to varietal expression and blending philosophy. Whether pruning vines in spring, sampling grapes at harvest, or crafting wine in the cellar, you’ll gain rare insight into the choices and challenges that define a winemaker’s world.