New Ownership at Moon Curser Vineyards; Tell No One
NEW OWNERSHIP AT MOON CURSER VINEYARDS; TELL NO ONE
For Immediate Release
Osoyoos, BC, December 12, 2024
Moon Curser Vineyards, a family-owned winery located on the East Bench in Osoyoos, BC, has some exciting news to share, even though, as you might know, our preferred modus operandi is “shhh, tell no one.” They have found new kindred spirits in Sukhi Dhaliwal, Gurjit Dhaliwal and Harjit Dhaliwal, a family of accomplished South Okanagan grape growers, and are proud to welcome them as the new owners of Moon Curser Vineyards.
Chris and Beata Tolley, the winery's founders, plan to retire in 2025 after two decades of shaping Moon Curser into one of Canada’s most celebrated wineries. In the meantime, they will continue working alongside the new owners and the winery’s dedicated team to ensure a seamless transition and a bright future for the winery.
"Chris and I are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished as Smugglers-in-Chief over the past 20-years and are excited to pass the torch to Sukhi, Gurjit and Harjit who share our passion for farming and family," said Beata Tolley. "We are excited to see Moon Curser thrive under their stewardship."
The Dhaliwals bring decades of viticulture expertise and a deep connection to the South Okanagan terroir. As the new owners, they are committed to preserving Moon Curser's legacy of producing world-class, award-winning wines.
Known for their playful, clandestine narratives and distinctive wines, operations at Moon Curser will continue as normal, with plans already underway for bottling in March and an exciting 2025 season ahead. Fans of the winery can expect the same exceptional wines, outstanding experiences and moon-lit shenanigans that Moon Curser has become famous (or infamous) for.
For more information on Moon Curser Vineyards and its award-winning wines, visit MoonCurser.com and be sure to follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for regular updates.
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ABOUT MOON CURSER VINEYARDS
Moon Curser Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery on the East Bench of Osoyoos, BC, a South Okanagan border town known for its hot summers, lakeside fun and vineyards. Moon Curser has been in operation since 2004, when Chris and Beata Tolley purchased an old orchard in need of replanting, and set about converting it into what is now the Moon Curser Home Vineyard block, winery and tasting room.
The Moon Curser name pays tribute to the gold smuggling history of Osoyoos. The Moon Curser wines, however, break from tradition – the winery’s focus has always been on making premium wines from old-world grape varieties not previously planted in the Okanagan such as Tannat, Dolcetto and Touriga Nacional. These varieties have not historically been a part of the South Okanagan viticulture, but thrive in the distinctive terroir of the Osoyoos East Bench and continue to deliver unique, world class interpretations of these wines.
Moon Curser has a long history of consistently creating award-winning wines, and was recognized as #1 Best Performing Small Winery at the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sukhi Dhaliwal (New Co-owner/Operations)
sukhi@mooncurser.com
250.495.5161
Crystal Coverdale (General Manager)
crystal@mooncurser.com
250.495.5161
