We Are Farmers- Rooted in the Land
With vineyards across multiple locations, we’re able to cultivate each grape variety in the environment where it thrives best. In the Okanagan Valley, the warm days and cool nights create the ideal conditions for ripening — especially for our Icewine grapes, which must reach the perfect freezing temperatures before harvest.
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Here in Richmond, our vines enjoy the cooler coastal climate of the Lower Mainland, where we grow Pinot Noir and Muscat grapes. These varieties flourish in our unique terroir, producing wines with vibrant character and distinct local expression.
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At the heart of everything we do is a deep respect for the land. We’re grateful for the soil that nurtures our vines and the fruit it gives us each season. To care for it in return, we’ve created a full-circle farming approach — one that gives back as much as we take. Our grape must and biodegradable materials are returned to the vineyards, enriching the soil and helping us grow more sustainably year after year.
Who We Are - Our Story
In 1998, our founders John and Allison Chang moved from Taiwan to Canada, bringing with them a deep love for winemaking and a dream to share it with their new community. Just a few years later, in 2001, they opened Blossom Winery in Richmond — a small but passionate venture specializing in fruit wines and Icewines.
As their wines gained recognition, especially throughout the APAC market, John and Allison proudly showcased the quality and character of Canadian wines abroad. Their success inspired John to broaden his craft, expanding from fruit wines into a full range of elegant table wines.
In 2006, they discovered the picturesque parcel of land that would become Lulu Island Winery. There, they planted Richmond’s very first vineyard and designed the beautiful winery building that still welcomes guests today. Three years later, on Canada Day weekend in 2009, Lulu Island Winery officially opened its doors to the community.
Their vision continued to grow, and in the summer of 2016, the Changs expanded once again — this time to Kelowna, where they opened Grizzli Winery, furthering their legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and Canadian pride.
