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Gate 22 Winery Acquires Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos, BC
Investment Reflects Optimism in BC Wine Industry
and Commitment to Local Terroir
[Osoyoos, BC] – the team at Gate 22 Winery is pleased
to announce its acquisition of Adega on 45th Estate
Winery, a beloved family-owned winery in the heart of
Osoyoos, British Columbia. This acquisition is spearheaded
by a group of investors with extensive entrepreneurial
experience, having founded several successful
businesses globally.
Christa-Lee McWatters – Gate 22 Winery & Adega on 45th (Osoyoos, BC)
Christa-Lee McWatters, now leading the team at Gate 22 Winery and Adega on 45th, shares insights into the evolving BC wine industry and the resilience required after recent frost challenges. Highlighting bold, estate-grown reds from Canada’s only desert region in Osoyoos, she introduces exciting new releases, including a Pinot Noir–Malbec blend and a Malbec Merlot crafted from 100% estate fruit. With a strong, predominantly female-led winemaking team and a focus on quality and innovation, Christa-Lee emphasizes how British Columbia wines continue to gain recognition and support from consumers across the province and beyond.
The Grape Whisperer of the South Okanagan: Karen Yeung’s Vision at Adega on 45th
Perched above the shimmering waters of Osoyoos Lake, Adega on 45th Estate Winery feels like a place waiting to be discovered.
It’s the kind of hidden gem that reminds you your next great wine adventure might be closer than you think.
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92/100 Natalie MacLean
Adega on 45th Malbec 2020 Wine Review
Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier
Adega on 45th Winery (2020) Malbec is drop-dead gorgeous and beautifully balanced.
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92/100 Natalie MacLean
Adega 2022 Cabernet Franc Wine Review
Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier
One beautiful, medium-plus-bodied and lush Lolitta of a
Cabernet Franc!
Great wine to ring in 2026
Adega 2022 Cabernet Franc
Shelley Boettcher - Jan 4, 2026
Wine: Adega 2022 Cabernet Franc
Winery: Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Why drink it? Start the New Year off with some great Canadian wine.
Tasting the Wines from Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos
Enjoy Wine, Food, and Travel with Karl
The winery and tasting room is at the top of a hill slope and gives you a wonderful view of Osoyoos.
A New Era at Adega on 45th
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s South Okanagan, Adega on 45th Estate Winery has long been a cherished fixture in Osoyoos wine country.
AdVINEtures
The stunning vineyard view at Adega on 45th in Osoyoos, British Columbia.
Immerse yourself in all that the Osoyoos wine region offers.
Chris Herbert
Sitting picture perfect across the lake, is Adega on 45th Estate Winery. The Nunes and Farinha families, the winery’s founders, having recently retired entrusted Adega on 45th to the very capable Christa-Lee McWatters (a family name familiar to B.C. wine devotees) and award-winning winemaker Karen Yeung.
The sale of Adega on 45th in Osoyoos is one of several promising signs of recovery for B.C. wine country.
Tim Pawsey
No question, between the pandemic, wildfires, heat dome and killer freezes, the past few years add up to the most challenging to date in the unfolding story of British Columbia’s still-young wine industry.
BC Food and Wine Radio
Find us this week on BC Food and Wine Radio. Christa-Lee talks all things Adega and about some of our upcoming new releases. Find us at the 47:20 mark of the show.