In April 2024, SummerGate Winery founder, owner, and winemaker Gillian Stohler faced a challenge when her vineyard, located in Summerland, British Columbia (BC), encountered a cold snap that resulted in a near-total loss of the vineyard’s grapes and left the winery unable to produce wine for 2025. To ensure the survival of the business, Stohler explored various revenue-generating options, including sourcing grapes from other regions, purchasing bulk .....more