Winemaking
Viticulture
Agriculture
Making good things with good people.
About
Founded by Chris Bouzanis and Tori Cruickshank, Laurel Wine and Agriculture grew from a passion for soil, wine and people. We believe in building community through the exchange of knowledge and resources with the folks around us. Importantly, sustainability is a pillar of our daily work. We are currently focused on growing grapes on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, but are open to projects beyond our borders. Don’t hesitate to connect with us; we love a good chat!
What we Offer
Winemaking
Need help making great wine? We can provide oenological consulting and winemaking support for your project. Whether you need help from crush through to blending, finishing, and bottling, or you’re looking for ways to improve sustainability and efficiency in your winery, our team is well equipped to help you achieve your winemaking goals. With extensive cool-climate winemaking experience in regions around the world, and academic backgrounds in microbiology, biochemistry and oenology we can help you elevate your wine to the next level.
Viticulture
Looking to grow great grapes? Our team can offer viticulture consulting, sustainability consulting, and vineyard management services for your farm. Whether you are looking for ways to improve crop quality, operational efficiency, or make your vineyard more sustainable, our team’s extensive vineyard experience and academic background in viticulture and plant and soil science can help support your goals. Our crew has experience with new plantings and established vineyards in challenging climates the world over, and we are always looking for new opportunities to help farmers achieve their goals.
Agriculture
Healthy soil is the key to healthy crops. Our approach is to focus on building healthy, productive soil that keeps your farm thriving for generations to come. We balance practical farming considerations, soil health, and sustainability to improve soil quality and make farms more productive and efficient. From building an initial soil quality framework and farm management plan, to ongoing analysis and advice, we’ve got the experience to help you make informed decisions for long-term success. Our team has experience on market vegetable, rangeland cattle, and orchard projects and we’re always open to new projects beyond the vineyard.
Sustainability
Our team has experience in certified sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic vineyards and a strong knowledge of industry leading best practices and global standards in these fields. Whether you’re looking to get certified, or simply want to improve practices on the farm or in the winery, we’re well equipped to help you make thoughtful, efficient changes that will benefit your business, your community, and the environment. Our approach to sustainability begins with a practical mindset that ensures crop quality and farm finances improve along with environmental and social outcomes.
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