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We here at Ocean Villa Getaways love to showcase the exceptional experiences offered by Church & State, Neighbourly, and Prohibition wineries—three standout destinations that capture the spirit and flavour of our community and region.
Church & State Winery
As Vancouver Island’s largest winery, Church & State
Wines Brentwood Bay produces traditional artisan
sparkling wines from its estate vineyards and is a
must-see for visitors to the region. Pouring
award-winning wines from both our Vancouver Island
estate and Okanagan estate vineyards, Church & State
offers a unique and educational experience just 15
minutes from Victoria.
Church & State Wines in Brentwood Bay is one of the
most beautiful wedding and event destinations on
Vancouver Island. Located just 20 minutes from
downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Church & State
Wines is a highly sought after venue for events of all sizes and styles.
You and your guests will be treated to a uniquely Pacific Northwest experience that perfectly pairs the wild and rustic nature of the vineyard with the sleek modernity of our Kitchen and Tasting Bar. The Winery boasts a sprawling open concept floor plan with high ceilings and windows, exposed cedar beams and accented features, and a covered and heated wrap-around veranda. No matter what weather the unpredictable West Coast brings, Church & State will accommodate your needs to ensure your event is perfect in every way.
Bistro
Church and State Winery has a welcoming, contemporary dining space where great food, great wine, and great company come together. Rooted in fresh, high-quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation, their menu blends comforting favourites wth creative , chef-driven dishes - perfect for everything from relaxed lunches to memorage evenings out.
Neighbourly Wine Co. - Our Story
Hi there! We are Mic and Jonny - owners, grape growers,
and winemakers here at Neighbourly Wine Co.
Our backgrounds in wine, hospitality, and restaurants
brought each of us to the Okanagan Valley where we met
while working together in a winery tasting room. Our
shared love for food and wine, combined with our roots
in hospitality (and taste in music) made us the best of
friends right from the start! Over the years, we have
explored the many avenues of the wine industry, and
when we were given the opportunity to take over this
farm in 2021…we packed up our lives in the Okanagan
and headed for Vancouver Island.
Newly married and brand new to the wine scene on the Saanich Peninsula, we fell in love with the region. It was truly amazing to experience the warm welcome from our industry peers, neighbours, and strangers. This special feeling is what inspired the name Neighbourly Wine Co.
What we are growing
Due to our geography and cool, maritime growing conditions, we put a strong emphasis on growing grapes that reliably ripen in our climate and making wines that reflect our regional style. This includes a mix of traditional wine grapes (Vitis Vinifera) and Hybrid grapes which are suited for our cooler climate and shorter seasons, typically resulting in wines full of exuberant aromatics, freshness and finesse.
We have a lot of fun playing around with the following varieties of grapes:
Pinot Gris
Ortega
Gewürztraminer
Siegerrebe
L’Acadie Blanc
Pinot Noir
Maréchal Foch
Léon Millot
Regent
Marquette
Our Vision
Our vision is simple — we are deeply committed to growing the highest quality grapes that we possibly can each year, and to producing wines that showcase Vancouver Island’s unique grape growing potential. Neighbourly Wine Co. is a love letter to our region, our community, and the convivial nature of good food, good wine, and good company.
Neighbourly is a space where everyone is welcome as they are, regardless of their level of wine knowledge. It’s a place in which to tell stories, to share experiences and to learn about what makes our region so special. Come and see for yourself why we love doing what we do!
Prohibition Winery
Before it became Prohibition Vineyard, our estate was known as the Dragonfly Hill Winery, a historic winery with a legacy deeply rooted in the rich winemaking tradition of British Columbia.
Established in 1995 the Old Dragonfly Hill Winery played a significant role in shaping the local wine industry, producing
exceptional wines that captured the essence of the Vancouver Island wine.
Today, Prohibition Vineyard proudly continues the legacy of the past Dragonfly Hill Winery, paying homage to its history while embracing a vision of crafting wines that reflect the spirit of the past with a modern twist. Our vineyard stands as a testament to the dedication and passion of those who came before us, and we invite you to join us on a journey through time with every sip of our carefully crafted wines.
Crafting Fine Wines, Embracing the Prohibition Spirit.
Located at 6130 Old W. Saanich Rd. in the picturesque city of Victoria, British Columbia, RD Vineyard - Prohibition Vineyard invites you to step back in time and experience the essence of the Prohibition era through our exquisite wines.