Since 1981 Mission Hill Family Estate has pioneered British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley as a premium wine making region. Founded by Anthony von Mandl, O.C., O.B.C., the iconic family-owned winery is renowned internationally for its award-winning wines, glorious cuisine and dramatic architecture, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains, scenic lakes and the geometric beauty of the vineyards that define the valley. Mission Hill Family Estate has been heralded as ‘The Gold Standard of Wineries’ by Condé Nast Traveler and ‘The Versailles of the Valley’ by The New York Times. In 2015, Mission Hill Family Estate was named ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ for the 6th time and in 2013 was the winner of the prestigious ‘World’s Best Pinot Noir Trophy’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, the most prestigious wine competition in the world with more than 14,000 wines entered from 61 international regions. Darryl Brooker, originally from Australia, leads the Mission Hill winemaking team in the pursuit of making an elegant and internationally acclaimed wine portfolio that celebrates the unique and diverse micro-climates of the world’s most exciting emerging wine region. Sustainability and harnessing the effects of climate change are paramount in both farming and viticulture, with the von Mandl family’s European heritage evident in their artisanal approach to winemaking, and total commitment and passion to excellence. This extraordinary destination winery welcomes visitors from around the globe and offers an exceptional, authentic experience in an exclusive setting of unparalleled natural beauty. Ian Morden assumed the position as Managing Director at Mission Hill Family Estate in September 2016. Prior to taking the leadership role at Mission Hill, Morden was the Estate Director of Cloudy Bay Vineyards in New Zealand, which is part of the LVMH Group.