Phantom Creek Estates Brings South Okanagan Elegance and Artistry to New Richmond Facility

In its fifth year of operations, Phantom Creek Estates has become renowned as a leader in the BC wine industry and the most spectacular destination winery in South Okanagan. It brings that style and splendour to the Lower Mainland by opening its new 4,075-square-foot Richmond office and multi-function space at 6928 Pearson Way. Even better, the expansion coincides with the release of its first ultra-premium-tier Halo wine: the Bordeaux-style blend, Baoshan. To celebrate this exciting milestone, Phantom Creek Estates hosted a grand opening event at its new Richmond office, featuring a tasting of the highly anticipated Baoshan wine. The event also included a special performance by a local jazz band and a showcase of stunning rbc dumpling soiree photos from the winery’s recent events. This expansion marks a significant moment for Phantom Creek Estates as it continues to make its mark in the British Columbia wine industry.

“Creating a premium-tier Bordeaux-blend from B.C.’s best grapes, and building a space to connect with our Lower Mainland wine club members have been key elements of my vision for Phantom Creek Estates,” said proprietor Richter Bai. “It’s a thrill to see it all coming to fruition.”

The first release of Phantom Creek’s Halo wine will be the 2020 Baoshan, a full-bodied blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec.

Meaning ‘treasure mountain’ in Chinese, Baoshan is symbolic of prosperity and aligns with the mission to create something to be cherished and shared that can be passed down from generation to generation — a principle that has been important to Bai since he first conceived his plan for Phantom Creek Estates. Fittingly, this limited-release wine is made with exceptional fruit from the best lots in the Kobau and Becker vineyards. “This wine is the quintessential expression of Phantom Creek Estates’ vineyards and terroir,” said Phantom Creek’s General Manager and Director of Winemaking, Mark Beringer.

Consulting Winemaker Olivier Humbrecht, MW agrees. “The Baoshan has been created with the philosophy of delivering a product that can elevate Canadian winemaking to unparalleled heights. Crafted with only our best fruit, it embodies the perfect synergy of every component.”

Opening with vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and cassis, the wine features beautifully rounded flavours balanced with crisp acidity and well-integrated tannins. The extraordinary blend can be enjoyed now or aged for another 20 years in a collector’s cellar. During this time, the wine will develop more complex flavours and a smoother texture, making it an even more exquisite experience. Only two barrels of this first release were made, to be bottled in magnums, making it an extremely exclusive release.

Like the winery, the new space was designed to focus on art and architecture. Designers J.DESIGN emphasized openness and fluidity, with arched doorways and clean lines to create a sophisticated and contemporary atmosphere.

Furnishings, including the 2022 Red Dot Design Award-winning BUFA Arc Sofa, were meticulously chosen to balance functionality with style, ensuring that every aspect of the space reflects our commitment to luxury and attention to detail.

Beringer said the new space will not only facilitate greater market penetration for Phantom Creek Estates but also foster a sense of community among our members. “It will help us introduce our family of wines to an even greater audience,” he said. “We intend to hold winemakers’ dinners and special events, host partners and VIPs, and provide an individualized and exclusive experience in new ways for members of our Cru Club. Many exciting developments are to come as a result of our increased footprint into the Lower Mainland.”

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