About Us
Spectra winery was realised to focus on our passion for the region and its ability to produce dry – grown and environmentally sustainable wine. Recently a new home was established on our holistic philosophy to winemaking which starts with climate, empahasises the importance on the vineyard, as well as wine’s relation to the food we love to grow, cook, and eat.
I try to create wines that suit our climate and our way of life – wines to drink with the food we grow, make and eat.
– Harry Jennings
Sukhi and Balwinder Dhaliwal
Owners
The Dhaliwal brothers currently manage over 500 acres of vineyards in the South Okanagan and 90% of the grapes they grow are actually sold to local wineries. Kismet only saves 10% of their crop to make their own wines. But you see, this 10% is the cream of the crop so the wines you taste at Kismet are made from premium grapes only.
They opened Kismet in 2013.
Manpreet Dhaliwal
Winemaker
Leslie Stewart is one of American’s most valued winemakers. She was raised in California where she spent summers with her family exploring the different wine regions of the nation. Her mother, a professor of Enology, gave her an introduction to and appreciation for wine.
Neelam Dhaliwal
General Manager
Johnathon is a B.Sc. chemist and MBA graduate with twenty years’ industry experience in various industrial applications including the geothermal sector. He has worked in various business, project management, and operational roles for private and multinational firms.
About Our Vineyards
Kismet Estate Winery opened its doors to the public in 2013, celebrating our ten-year anniversary in 2023.
The Dhaliwal brothers currently manage over 500 acres of vineyards in the South Okanagan and 90% of the grapes they grow are actually sold to local wineries. Kismet only saves 10% of their crop to make their own wines. But you see, this 10% is the cream of the crop so the wines you taste at Kismet are made from premium grapes only.
At Kismet, we grow a wide variety of grapes including Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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