Deep Cove Winery - North Saanich, British Columbia

Anatoly V.

An unplanned afternoon delight @ Deep Cove Winery

The setting was serene, with lush vines stretching as far as the eye could see, adding an extra layer of magic to the tasting experience.
Upon arrival, i was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality by my host. She went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed, offering a personalized experience that made the entire tasting feel like a private, indulgent retreat.
The tasting was never rushed, and my host took her time to ensure that i was comfortable and enjoying every moment.

About my host, Sietara.
Having worked in the wine industry, I believe that the wine world will greatly benefit by welcoming this future star winemaker.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, offering insights into the winemaking process and, moreover, possesses an unabashed enthusiasm and passion about her career - 2 magic ingredients that will make her wine creations stand out, diluting the ocean of boring mediocrity, strictly driven by the financial gains.

My personal views on tasted wines:

ORTEGA
~ Appearance - Cloudy(unfilteted?), yellow through the fog, thick legs of glycerol
~ Nose - Initially intense and pleasant aromas of pungent gooseberries. After 5 min, it transitioned into sweet grapefruits with a very faint apricot
~ Palate - Mostly bitter gooseberries and a lightning streak of preserved Moroccal lemons on the back

QUEEN WHITE
A blend of Pinot Gris and Ortega
~ Appearance - Clear 18K gold, medium legs
~ Nose - Interesting - quite strong burnt rubber mixed with furniture lacquer - classic tertiary aromas in a very mature German Riesling - an unusual curiousity
~ Palate - Sweet grapefruits dominate, with a touch of gooseberries and preserved lemons on the back

2022 MERLOT
~ Appearance - Beautiful mauve, clearing to the rim, thick glycerol legs, minúte bubbles with swirling(?)
~ Nose - Delicious sweet prunes and brandy soaked dark cherries
~ Palate - slightly bitter tannins upfront with slightly tangy red Montmorency cherries. Personally, i feel that it's a bit too sour and acidic on the back end.

2021 MALBEC
~ Appearance - Gorgeous garnet with thick texture, a little clearing to the rim and beautiful legs.
~ Nose - Spectacular aromas of reduced pomegranate/blackberry juice
~ Palate - Tart sour cherries, a whiff of star anise/dry cassia(sweet cinnamon) on mid-palate, gently dissolving into slightly sweet pomegranate

ALCHEMY
Appearance - Almost transparent jeweled garnet, quite clear to the rim, thick and streaky legs
~ Nose - Traditional Bordeaux : graphite and cedar pencil shavings, blackcurrant and a very slight whiff of sweet balsamic reduction.
~ Palate - A proper marriage of Right/Left bank of Bordeaux. Very young, with long development ahead. A seamless balance of red currants, sweet Virginia pipe tobacco, leather and a hint of barberries.
Quite outstanding and a star of the tasting.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, I highly recommend Deep Cove winery.

Janeen

We cycled to Deep Cove Winery for my birthday. 12/10 phenomenal experience! Beautiful, refined yet unpretentious, country setting. The food and wine were delicious and the service, exceptional! If you get the pleasure of having Angela serve you, you can expect an above and beyond experience. She was attentive, informative, warm, friendly and fun! Can’t say enough about this winery and their staff.

Morgan K.

A great atmosphere, beautiful back drop of the vineyard. The wine and food stands up to the excitement, and the staff are social and build a fun relationship while you are there. Angela had a great service style with a smile, her insights with the menu was very helpful. Highly recommend if you are looking for something away from the Victoria downtown area or if you want to make a quick stop before a ferry trip.

Pamela E.

We had a wonderful lunch at Deep Cove Winery as always and enjoyed Queen red, sparkling, beer for the boys and sangria - there were four of us.
The setting is beautiful, the wine incredible and the food delicious. Moreover the staff are incredible - shout out to our server Sietara yesterday, she was very knowledgeable about the wines and very patient with us as we ordered multiple things and stayed for hours.
Loving the new daily additions to the menu - we tried pino colada shrimp yesterday which were delicious.
Our very favourite place to go for lunch, or to share a bottle of wine or a jazz night.
🍷❤️

Lane J. B.

We really enjoyed our visit to Deep Cove Winery. The wine was excellent, and the dessert was a nice treat as well. While the food menu isn’t very extensive, the spinach and artichoke dip and the feature pizza we ordered were both delicious. The patio is lovely, with a beautiful view of the vineyard that made the experience even more enjoyable.

Staff was super helpful and friendly. Overall, this is a hidden gem that’s definitely worth the drive.

Laura-Jane T.

Whether it’s a wedding venue or just an afternoon on the patio with wine and cheese, this spot is absolutely gorgeous. The food is incredible and more than just simple nibbles. The staff is super friendly and I love the wine flights! Bonus points for a cute kitty in the vines too.

Leona D. L. B.

We have had many tasty snacks/lunches here. The wine is so good!

The staff are absolutely amazing. My husband and I booked the winery for our wedding and it was such an amazing experience. Its the kind of venue where they are seasoned enough to have a great contract (they thought of things I wouldn't have that ensured we all had a good day), but they also had the personal touch that only comes from local owners & leadership, and dedicated, happy staff.

All of the staff were so fun, kind and efficient on our big day as well as every time we've dined there.

We had the best wedding day we could have imagined and a big part of it was this ideal backdrop and the wonderful people that run the winery!

Kole V.

Calm soothing atmosphere inside that really allows you to focus on the delightful wines. Tasting flight was amazing with great explanation and romancing from my server Sietara. Best winery on the island with amazing food pairings as well to make sure you leave happy!