Rust Wine Co. is devastated to announce the passing of winery general manager, Kane Morgan.
Morgan was involved in a vehicle incident on the evening of Friday, December 8 on Hwy 97 outside Kaleden while on his way home from the winery. Details of the incident have not been released at this time.
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A beloved figure of the British Columbia wine industry, Morgan had honed his skills as a sommelier at Vancouver’s Blue Water Cafe before helping to open fine dining restaurant Ancora as Wine Director. Morgan made the move to the Okanagan to open Rust Wine Co. as General Manager in 2017. The winery became known organically as a favourite hidden gem largely on account of Morgan’s superb, warm, and unbounded hospitality.
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, the sister property of Rust Wine Co. shared their condolences in a statement, "Anyone who had the privilege of knowing him would have experienced his unbounded hospitality, sincerity, and humour. They would have understood immediately that he was not a common man. Kane was a truly exceptional person in every facet of his life, from his superb intellect and way with words, to his dedication to his family both immediate and extended, to his voracious commitment to living a truly full and remarkable life that touched everyone around him in a deep and meaningful way."
He is survived by his wife Jaki and his two boys, Cassius and Walker. Morgan was 37.
A portal has been set up to collect donations that will directly support Kane’s young family. Rust Wine Co. would like to encourage any and all individuals who knew Kane or who would simply like to support his family to make a donation and share the link: https://www.rustwine.com/pages/honouring-kane-morgan
A service date has not been announced at this time.