Sea Star
Sea Star
Canada • British Columbia
Sea Star Vineyards and Wineries mission is to craft expressive, clean, coastal wines that showcase the uniqueness of the region. On the forested shores of Pender Island, where the waves of the Salish Sea meet rocky coves and quiet beaches, Sea Star was born from a simple idea, that great wines come from great places, and that place should be honoured in every bottle.
Their name pays tribute to the vibrant sea stars that thrive in the island’s tidal pools, a symbol of the winery’s deep connection to the ocean and its rhythms. Here, the sea shapes the climate, cools the vines, and lends a coastal freshness to the grapes that grow in the Pender’s soils.
Completely Pender owned, and guided by a local winemaker, they produce limited, high-quality whites, rosé, and light reds that are rooted in place – you’ll rarely see our wines beyond our immediate local area. At Sea Star, we champion sustainability in every form; from semi-dry farming practices that respect and embrace our rugged, rocky and clay-rich soils, to sustainable production, hand harvesting, minimal interventions, and a commitment to reflecting nature rather than controlling it.
The 26-acre terraced vineyard stretches to the summit of Mount Menzies and bathes in the whales’ breath of the Salish Sea. Within this idyllic setting, you may be lucky enough to spot our resident ‘lawn mowers,’ four baby doll sheep, wandering between rows of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Reisling, Ortega, Marechal Foch, Schonburger and Siegerrebe grapes.
Rather than forcing a style or adding what doesn’t belong, they work with the true expression of the grapes – letting the terrain, each unique season, and the grape varietal guide their practice. Each variety has been selected for their adaptability to Sea Star’s coastal terroir and their ability to express site-specific character with clarity and distinction.
The winery is actively working towards certification from B Corp and Centre for a Humane Economy through practices that enhance sustainability performance, environmental stewardship and socially responsible and humane ethics.
https://www.seastarvineyards.ca
Wines We Carry
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