Averill Creek Vermouth

Vancouver Island vermouth made from BC grapes, which means it carries enough local character to stand apart from the Italian imports. Sip it over ice before the meal, or bring it back at the end alongside a cheese board where its herbal bitterness does the work a dessert wine usually would.

Averill Creek is a winery based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, best known for its Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varietals grown on its estate vineyard near Duncan in the Cowichan Valley.

The vermouth represents a departure from the winery's table wine focus, applying a local craft sensibility to a category more commonly associated with European producers.

Vermouth is a fortified, aromatized wine, meaning a base wine is strengthened with a neutral spirit and then infused with botanicals, which typically include wormwood alongside a range of herbs, roots, and spices.

Averill Creek's version draws on that tradition while reflecting a Pacific Northwest perspective, though specific botanical recipes and production details are not widely published.

86 for 750ml, it sits at a reasonable price point for a Canadian craft vermouth and offers an interesting alternative to Italian or French imports. It works well as a cocktail component in a Negroni or Manhattan, can be sipped lightly chilled as an aperitif, or served over ice with a citrus garnish.

For customers interested in supporting local producers or exploring how BC winemakers interpret classic European styles, this is a genuine and considered option worth trying.