ABOUT US
We have a dedicated team who share a commitment to excellence in quality and service.
ABOUT US
Working the vineyard and running the winery at 3Benches Estate Winery, located in the beautiful Similameen Valley, is a family affair!
While the winery itself was first opened by siblings Jon and Teresa in 2023, the property was originally acquired by their grandfather over 60 years beforehand due to its agricultural promise, which continues to be realized to this day.
Meet Our Team
Jon Crockett – Winemaker, Viticulturalist
Before there were even wine grapes planted on the property, Jon was experimenting with making wine from the stone fruits on the property. His inherent talents in this regard led to the plan to open a winery on the property some day. Jon followed up initial courses taken at Okanagan College with first cellar hand work on the Black Sage bench in Oliver, and then the completion of a Winemaking Certificate with UC Davis. After taking over the family farm with sister Teresa, Jon first took on the management of viticultural operations, and then winemaking duties in 2021.
Teresa Crockett – Managing Partner, Sales & Marketing
Since love of wine alone does not a winery make, Teresa pursued wine education that would not just teach her about the wine in the glass, but would prepare her to take on the role of managing the winery. To this end, Teresa completed the WSET Diploma program in 2019, to learn about the viticultural and business practices that allow winery operations to flourish, becoming a Weinakademiker from the Wine Academy of Austria in the process. Teresa can variously be found in the tasting room, the winery, and the vines throughout the season.
Steve & Kim Crockett – Viticulture, cellar hands/tour guides
Having run the vineyard for several years after the first three acres of grapes were planted, Steve and Kim both help out in the vineyard throughout the season. While Steve is also regularly drafted into cellar hand duty, Kim is set to deliver walking
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