Sarah and Murray Bancroft

UBC graduates Sarah Bancroft and Murray Bancroft are the owners of Birch Block Vineyard in Kaleden, South Okanagan. They have an extensive network of winery contacts in France and lived in Paris for a year. Sarah is an author, editor, media personality, and serious Francophile. Murray is a professional chef who got his start at Vancouver’s renowned French restaurant Le Crocodile and who continues to consult in food innovation. He has participated in both harvest and winemaking in Champagne and Bordeaux and has a long-time interest in wine. Sarah and Murray have selected some favourite vineyards to visit during our barge cruise and will choose wonderful wines to enjoy on board!