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Frind Estate Winery is dedicated to leading through innovation and technology to produce smooth, fruit-forward wines. The winery is committed to business growth, inspiring the international wine industry, and empowering its people. It aims to provide a world-class experience to guests, extending familial hospitality.

Located at 3725 Boucherie Road in West Kelowna, BC, Frind Estate Winery sits on a stunning lakefront property that was once home to former BC Premier Bill Bennett. The Bennett family lived in the beautifully renovated home on-site while Bill Bennett served the province from 1976 to 1982. The family’s patriarch, W.A.C Bennett, was the longest-serving Premier of BC from 1952 to 1973 and also the president of the Okanagan’s first winery, “Calona Wines.” Frind Estate Winery strives to celebrate and preserve the rich history of this spectacular location.

Frind Estate Winery boasts a breathtaking beachfront property, offering guests the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the lake. The estate features a swimming area and a dock for boat access, making it an ideal destination for water enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to take a refreshing dip, embark on a boating adventure, or simply soak up the sun, the winery’s lakefront amenities provide a serene and enjoyable experience.

Each bottle of Frind Estate wines features an abstract golden pinecone, symbolizing three aspects meaningful to the founder and his family: science, symbolism, and sentiment.

Markus Frind, the founder, is passionate about science and math. Over a decade ago, he cracked a mathematical sequence that supported research for another academic paper, which helped its author win the Fields Medal, also known as the Nobel Prize for math. The beautiful spiral pattern at the bottom of a pinecone, resulting from Fibonacci sequences, is also found in snail shells and roses. Coincidentally, the City of Kelowna logo represents the geometry of a pinecone.

Bacchus, the Roman God of wine, is often depicted wielding a Thyrsus—a staff topped with a pinecone. This staff represents fertility and prosperity and could turn water into wine.

Lastly, Frind Estate Winery, previously the Bennett Family Estate, is sprinkled with beautiful old-growth Ponderosa Pine trees, where Markus and his daughter Ava found the perfect pinecone to artistically render for the brand.

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