It Starts with our People
Corrie Krehbiel
Head Winemaker
As a winemaker, Corrie understands – and appreciates – the relationship between the land and those who tend it in order to produce wines that are an authentic expression of where they are grown. Born and raised in the Okanagan Valley, from a proud 4th generation fruit farming family, Corrie joined Mission Hill Family Estate in 2015 and brings over 24 years of winemaking experience with her.
The incredible diversity of the Okanagan Valley, from Lake Country in the north to Osoyoos in the south, requires multiple approaches. Corrie adjusts and adapts her winemaking style to best reflect our distinct vineyard sites. Microclimates within the valley provide exciting opportunities to achieve single vineyard wines that truly represent the unique terroir and climate of the Okanagan Valley.
Rob Achurch
Viticulturist
A self-confessed weather geek and lover of all things dirt, Rob is our expert in the science of growing grapes. He first developed a long-lasting love of nature growing up on a farm in rural Australia, reinforcing his passion with a degree in Viticulture from Charles Sturt University. Technology allows him to understand and realize the fruits potential, but organic farming keeps him grounded and in search of holistic and sustainable solutions that are not dependent on chemicals.
Seeing the difference organic farming has made in the vineyards has confirmed his belief that vines should be grown naturally, respecting the land and the variability that each season brings.
