b'COVER STORYBREWING B.C.S BY MATTHEW BRADFORD DISTRICT WINE VILLAGE O K A N A G A N P R E P A R E S F O R F I R S T - I N - C A N A D A D E S T I N A T I O N ritish Columbia is preparingGreyback has built over 45 wineries inbrands that arent commonly found B a toast for Canadas first winethe Valley, and the Village is being builton shelves. Each building will be fully village. Greyback Constructionto leave their fifth-generation familyequipped with production capabilities, is on track to completing its District Winemembers a new and exciting project toas well as storefronts, tasting rooms and Village by summer 2021, with the goal ofoversee, says Michael Daley, Director ofother amenities for the Villages wine and introducing a one-of-a-kind tourist hotOperations for the District Wine Village. beer producers. spot to the Okanagan Wine Region.A NEW BATCH These buildings are more than Greyback is no stranger to the Okanaganstorefronts; theyre production-based Valley. Over the decades, the family- While wine is in the projects name,facilities, explains Daley. The idea is run development firm has developedGreyback has larger ambitions for theto take a lot of the capital outlay out for numerous wineries within the region.Village. Surrounded by a vineyard, thebuilding tenants and even supply the Now, its leaders are funding and managingdevelopment will be home to 16 small- winery license, as well, so individuals can the District Wine Village project as a waybatch wine, beer, cider and spirit-makingcome in, lease the building and be ready to preserve its legacy. facilities featuring unique tastes andto go.SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202149'