About us...
The Miller family cordially invites you to sample our wine and get acquainted with the heart and warmth that makes our wine unique.
In the Spring of 2020, Trevor and Lora Miller made the momentous decision to relocate from their cozy home in Camrose, Alberta to an expansive 21-acre vineyard nestled like a diamond in the heart of the fertile Columbia Valley. Ever since, their children (Reid, Keaton, and Quinlan) and beloved dogs (Magnum and Musket) have been lending a hand in both the vineyard and a captivating new home construction project. The vineyard, with its rolling slopes and rows upon rows of vines teeming with grapes, has been far more than just a business investment; it's been the canvas upon which the entire family has poured their devotion, sweat, and tears. The vineyard has been a family labour of love which has called out to many other friends and family members over the last year, to work in the vineyard and harvest the grapes. Who knew purchasing a vineyard would create so much excitement amongst our loved ones! But the help is greatly appreciated and muchly needed. Trevor, a man with an intimate knowledge of agriculture, agronomy, and canola, has had to pivot his expertise towards viticulture, wine making, and the unique world of grapes. The learning curve has been steep but the rewards have been bountiful!
Kootenay Wine
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Our Kootenay Region
Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, the Kootenay region is home to pristine rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains.
Mountain Soul wines are grown on the majestic slopes of the Columbia Valley. A range of diverse microclimates along this valley provides the unique growing conditions that enhances the flavour array of our grapes. The warm days and cool nights hasten and concentrate the sugar profiles. Combined with rich soils from sediment deposits heighten how transparently the grapes respond to the valley’s unique terroir. Giving way to a characteristic balance in flavours that results in an elegant wine with ripe fruit aromas.
In select microclimates, grapes have been grown in the Kootenays since 1995. -
Our Story
My name is Trevor Miller and I am joined on this venture by my wife Lora and our three children.
I grew up on the family grain farm in Central Alberta which fed my passion for agriculture at an early age. I continue to be nurtured by a need to practice sustainable and responsible farming practices. I later obtained a Masters Degree in Plant Breeding so one could argue, agriculture is my blood.
Our family has embraced our new experience switching to Viticulture in 2020 . It has been a thrilling, rewarding experience thus far!
We continue to be awed by the beauty of the Kootenay's and feel grateful to live amongst the bounty of our 21 acre vineyard. This experience has enriched our family lives with the greatest adventure that continues to feed our soul. It was the feeling of being awestruck that inspired our name...
Mountain Soul Wines.
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Our Process
Specific to our microclimate our wines have much to offer any lover of wine. Our viticulture process allows for sustainable farming techniques that compliment to the attributes of the land. Our grape crush and wine fermenting process is fully controlled and crafted with our 'state of the art' equipment within our homebased winery.
