Photo Gallery
Some of the amazing wines waiting for you to taste!
Cheers to the Bottling Crew!
Debbie & Gary enjoying trying out an upcoming release.
Dolce supervising the bottling crew
The bottling crew hard at work!
The beautiful wine wall
Bottling crew hard at work
Wine Club Pickup Party
About us
Winemaker Gary Gougér
Winemaker and owner Gary Gougér began his winemaking journey following a successful career as a pharmacist and optometrist. What started as a hobby with a friend—and an international gold medal in amateur winemaking—quickly turned into a passion.
Inspired to deepen his knowledge, Gary earned a degree in Enology (winemaking) from the University of Adelaide in Australia in 2005. He opened Gougér Cellars Winery in downtown Vancouver in 2009 and relocated to the historic Ridgefield Firehouse in 2012, where the winery continues to thrive.
Since then, Gary has been doing what he loves most: crafting bold, expressive red wines for others to enjoy.
Awards
Over the years, we've had the honor of earning recognition in some of the most respected national and international wine competitions. While we're proud of the many awards our wines have received, what matters most to us is creating wines that our customers truly enjoy.
Gary's' credentials as an enologist with a background in pharmacy and optometry has given him a strong foundation in science—a key ingredient in his ability to consistently craft high-quality, balanced wines. His attention to detail and passion for the process are at the heart of everything we produce.
At the end of the day, while medals are a wonderful acknowledgment, the greatest reward is sharing great wine with great people.
REtirement Update
REtirement Update
Since sharing our retirement plans in 2024, we’ve received many kind messages and thoughtful questions from our friends and customers—thank you for your support and interest.
Our building is still listed for sale and we are working on selling our remaining wine inventory. Rather than going through a distributor, we wanted to give you - our valued customers - the opportunity to stock up on your favorite wines at a significantly reduced price.
While we still have wine available, we’ll be open one weekend each month for our special case sale and Reubens. The rest of the time, we’ll be enjoying a bit of travel.
We’re deeply grateful for your continued support over the years. We’ll keep you updated!