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Jeff Hundertmark, Winemaker at Mt Boucherie Winery.
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery has announced Jeff Hundertmark will be taking over as head winemaker at both the original winery as well as its Rust Wine Co. operation in Oliver.
Hundertmark has worked as the Winemaker at sister winery Rust Wine Co. since January 2018. He will now be overseeing winemaking operations for both properties and is recruiting a second winemaker to oversee day-to-day operations at Rust in Oliver.
An award-winning Winemaker and Sommelier, Hundertmark relocated to BC in 2017 after an illustrious career in Ontario including Marynissen Estate Winery and Stoney Ridge Estate Winery where he produced estate wines as well as the successful celebrity brand for the Tragically Hip and his own label 100Marks.
“Not only is he an incredibly talented winemaker, but his passion for the industry and for sharing his knowledge with his staff make him a true pleasure to work with,” said CEO Craig McCulloch.
The appointment is one of many exciting developments in 2019 for Mt. Boucherie as construction is under way for an expanded tasting room, larger cellar, and a new winery restaurant set to open this fall at the West Kelowna location. Hundertmark plans to introduce more innovation into the winemaking program including skin-contact Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris and a fresh Chablis-style Chardonnay.
“I am excited for what the future brings for our team,” said Hundertmark. “We have a fresh, young team who are bursting with excitement and enthusiasm. I am so proud to be teaching the next generation of winemakers and showing them minimal-intervention winemaking that truly lets the grape and our amazing terroir shine.”
