We entered through the gates of the Gabriola Island Winery and followed a winding road up to the wine making facility and tasting room. We were greeted by Chris and Fenix who poured us samples of their Pinot Gris, Merlot and a Port style fortified wine made from Blackberries and Blueberries, we sipped their lovely wine and enjoyed the spectacular views of the Strait of Georgia from their 45 acre fledgling vineyard high up on Gabriola’s north end. We were also treated to a bit of a tour of their wine making vats and the portugese copper and bronze still which they intend to use to make a brandy. We browsed their gift wares and I purchased a nifty picnic blanket. This was a fun excursion and promises to be quite the attraction in years to come as they develop their offerings.