Director James Cameron buys B.C.'s Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery

by Michelle da Silva on February 19th, 2014 at 4:51 PM

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A B.C. winery is now the possession of a well-known Hollywood director. Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery, located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, was recently purchased by Avatar creator James Cameron.

According to an article in Decanter magazine, Beaufort manager Mark Timmermans confirmed that the sale of the winery was completed on February 6 for an undisclosed amount. However, just because the Terminator and Aliens director purchased the winery doesn’t mean he’ll be heavily involved.

“Despite the excitement surrounding the sale to Cameron, we don't foresee any big changes,” Timmermans stated to Decanter. “Our plan is to continue to release approximately 2,000 cases this year, and we are finalising our plans for this vintage.”

Cameron is expected to make an official announcement about his new acquisition at a later date.

Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery was founded by Susan and Jeff Vandermolen in 2006. Wines produced include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, as well as a sparkling red and Port-style fortified wine ($16 to $23.50).

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cathy

Feb 19, 2014 at 7:38pm

The exodus of rich Californians buying up prime farmland is just beginning.
When all their land is dried up because of the drought, there's always BC for these folk.

Now the government wants to dismantle the Agricultural Land Reserve for development and destroy farmland forever.
We gotta be asking ourselves-what are we going to eat in the future?
Don't think billionaire Cameron is going to care.

shoegazer

Feb 20, 2014 at 1:37pm

@cathy....Check out the Southern Gulf Islands.Our American friends have been buying them up for years.Arable land would seem like the natural progression for those whose eyes have been blinded by dollar signs.

Iggy Pelmen

Feb 26, 2014 at 5:06pm

He didn't just buy a winery. He also bought a farm (Freedom Farms) that plans on selling at the local farmers' market. Instead of doing almost anything else, this guy thinks it's best to wipe out the area's micro competition. Good luck trying to compete against a billionaire on price.