Tranquille Kamloops
Ignition’s Project Manager, Tim McLeod, touring the team from Andrew Peller Ltd. around the property.
Canadian wine giant Andrew Peller has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tranquille Developments to explore the viticulture potential of the Tranquille farm land in Kamloops, BC.
The joint-venture announcement was made during an exclusive media event held on May 30, 2022, on the land of the Tranquille on the Lake proposed development, and attended by some of the region’s wine industry, tourism, and community leaders.
“The consistent population growth and the willingness of the Kamloops restaurants and residents to support local businesses is a key factor in our interest,” said Kirk Seggie, Manager, Grape Supply & Business Development with Andrew Peller Ltd. “Having the vineyards and winery integrated with Tranquille’s residential development is a win-win for vintners and residents.
“The four pioneer wineries in the Thompson Valley (Harper’s Trail Estate Winery, Monte Creek Winery, Sagewood Winery, and Privato Vineyard and Winery) have shown that award-winning wines are possible, and we feel that the opportunity to grow premium vinifera grapes on the Tranquille site is not to be missed.”
With the MOU signed, Andrew Peller Ltd. will start microclimate data collection and micro-soil analysis to understand when the region gets frost free days, how many growing degree days it gets, and most importantly, to find out how cold it gets in the winter months. These processes will help determine which grapes will be best suited for the land, the partners say.
The vineyard could be planted as early as 2025.
