One of Layne’s favorite things is chatting with wine writers and critics—and if you know Layne, he talks about wine with the same passion he brings to fishing, which is a lot!
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40 Knots is Rainbow Registered!
We are excited to announce that 40 Knots Winery & Cidery is Rainbow Registered!
John Schreiner scores 40 Knots Wines and Ciders
Written by John Schreiner
40 Knots Launches 2025 Wine Wednesday Line up
40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery is proud to announce the 2025 Wine Wednesdays performer lineup, highlighting the rich and diverse musical talent of Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Layne Robert Craig, OwnerLayne Craig of 40 Knots winery reflects on the last 10 yearsLayne Robert Craig, Owner
Layne is celebrating his 11th year in the industry, Layne has two loves: his wife, Brenda, and his mistress—the grapes.
40 Knots Achieves Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Certification and BC Green Business Certification
At 40 Knots Winery, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
Celebrations: Is it Okay to Wear Sunglasses to a Themed Wedding?
At outdoor daytime weddings, the bride and groom may even encourage their guests to bring their own sunglasses as a form of protection against the sun’s rays.
What kind of wedding theme should you go for?
With so many beautiful wedding options to choose from, picking the perfect theme for your wedding can be difficult.
How to Host a Vegan Wedding Reception in Style
There’s a lot to consider when planning a wedding, but for those who are planning a vegan celebration, it can be particularly stressful to make sure the big day fits in with their lifestyle.
40 Knots Christmas Cake
40 Knots own Holiday cake made with our famous Pickled on Grapes and wine brine, fed with 40 Knots Pilot wine.
Wine Cranberry Sauce
Jazz up your cranberry sauce with a secret ingredient – 40 Knot’s very own Pickled on Grapes aged in our own estate wines.
Local’s Mignonette for Fanny Bay Oysters
What grows together, goes together, and it doesn’t get any better when Local’s Restaurant owner and Chef puts it all together. Enjoy this Mignonette Sauce over Fanny Bay Oysters with 40 Knots Spindrift Brut. An elegant classic.
Grape Vine and Fruit Tree Pruning
The ideal time for Grape Vine and Fruit Tree Pruning is when they are dormant, to give them their best chance at. producing for you. What you do this winter will affect your fruit yield for the next two years.
Carbon Emissions and Net-Zero
This is a big, big topic. And we are not experts. But we do know, that we have choices.
Mulled Wine
Promising good cheer in a steamy cup, this punch charms with high-octane aromas, super spice, and the warm glow of good wine.
Grapevine Dormancy
At the dawn of a new decade, we welcome a fresh start in the 40 Knots Vineyard. With 2019 behind us, we look forward into 2020 with revitalized hope, energy, and enthusiasm for a fabulous new vintage.
Amphorae, Oak, Tank
Aging wine in the cellar before bottling is a process that takes patience, diligence and the knowledge of one’s terroir.
Safe Haven Glazed Walnuts
Not too sweet, not too salty, not too filling, this classic candy roasted walnut will satisfy the masses.
The Vineyard Floor at 40 Knots
Here are just a handful of native and foreign plants, and even weeds, that help our 40 Knots Vineyard work with Mother Nature to achieve our increasing biodynamic farming practices.
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