Our History
When Andrew Peller first arrived in Canada from Hungary in 1927, he envisioned a day when Canadians would come to appreciate premium quality wines and enjoy sharing them with family and friends. Pursuing his goal, Andrew Peller established Andrés Wines Ltd., the youngest of the large Canadian wineries in Port Moody, British Columbia. in 1961. Over the next thirty years, Andrés Wines opened wineries in several provinces across Canada and in 1994, acquired Hillebrand Estates Winery, Canada’s largest producer of VQA and premium wines at the time. In 2001, after more than six years of planning, Peller Estates Winery was officially opened in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This new winery clearly reflected the dreams and vision of Andrew Peller and is a testament to all he achieved in his lifetime.
Almost a century after his family arrived here, Andrew Peller’s vision of creating a European-like wine culture in Canada continues to flourish. Andrew Peller Limited has grown and evolved to become Canada’s largest publicly traded wine producer, with:
- Nine award-winning wineries in British Columbia and Ontario
- Production partnerships with world-class vineyards and wineries around the globe
- Robust retail and e-commerce channels
- A portfolio of premium at-home winemaking brands that are distributed internationally
- Exciting expansion of the product portfolio into other craft beverages, including ciders, seltzers, spirits, and cream whisky products
Our Leading Portfolio of Brands and Estates
Andrew Peller Limited’s award-winning premium and ultra-premium brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Thirty Bench, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Black Hills Estate Winery, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, and Gray Monk Estate Winery, all of which are supported by beautiful estate properties with one-of-a-kind tourism experiences. These brands are complemented by a collection of popularly priced varietal brands, such as Peller Family Vineyards, Copper Moon, Black Cellar and XOXO. Key value-priced brands like Hochtaler and Domaine D’Or further round out the brand portfolio. For more information on our brands and estates, please visit http://www.andrewpeller.com
Our Strategy
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to a growth strategy that focuses on the expansion of our core business as a producer and marketer of the highest quality branded wines, spirits, refreshments and experiences at the best possible value. Our expansive operational footprint and independent supply chain are critical to ensuring the highest quality products while also mitigating commercial risks such as crop shortages and industry disruptions. Our team also strives to enhance shareholder value by unlocking innovation across all price points and embracing technology to expand the company’s offerings in the rapidly growing craft beverage and spirits channels.