Backyard Vineyards

What Backyard Vineyards does

Backyard Vineyards is a privately held British Columbia winery founded in 2009 in Langley, BC, operating as a division of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits. The company produces BC Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) certified wines from 100% BC-grown grapes, with fruit sourced from an on-site Langley vineyard supplemented by the Fraser Valley and South Okanagan. The portfolio is structured around three lines — accessible "Social" varietals and blends priced at $15.95, premium Reserve wines priced at $25.00, and Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines (Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Sparkling Rosé) — plus ancillary products such as Endnote wine jellies and curated gift packs. The single named winemaker is Liam Berti.

The company runs a hybrid distribution model combining direct-to-consumer channels with wholesale. Direct revenue is generated through an owned e-commerce shop shipping to BC, Alberta, and Manitoba, a wine club subscription ("Back Porch Wine Club" at $65/month for 2 bottles, with 3-, 6-, and 12-month commitments and a Case Club at 15% discount), on-site tasting flights ($10-$25 per person), guided tours ($50+ for 2 people), private event hosting (up to 50 guests), and curated charcuterie pairings. Wholesale channels include BC Liquor Stores, independent wine retailers (Everything Wine, Save-On-Foods, Kitsilano Liquor Store, etc.), restaurant partners across Greater Vancouver and Whistler (Beatniks Bistro, Trading Post, Milltown Bar & Grill, My Shanti, The Barley Merchant, Creekbread, Nostos Taverna), and a US distribution partnership with Klassen Wines covering the American market.

Customer segments span individual wine consumers, gifting buyers, wine club subscribers, experiential tasting visitors, and wholesale restaurant/retail accounts across Western Canada and the US. The business model is primarily transactional (one-time wine purchases, tasting fees, food pairings, gift cards) layered with a recurring subscription component (wine club). The company operates from a single winery and tasting room headquarters at 3033 232 Street, Langley, with staffing in the 11-50 range, and has accumulated over a decade of national and international competition awards including recognition from Wine Align, All Canadian Wine Championships, Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, and the BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards.

Name

Backyard Vineyards

Legal name

Backyard Vineyards

Website

https://backyardvineyards.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Backyard Vineyards is a BC VQA-certified winery founded in 2009 in Langley, BC, producing 100% BC-grown wines across Social, Reserve, and Méthode Traditionelle sparkling lines, sold DTC, via wine club, and through wholesale across Western Canada and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Grape Growing & Canopy Management (In-Season Vineyard Operations) (AFAGAJAB)

Keywords

• BC wine production
• VQA certified wines
• Wine club subscription
• Winery tours tastings
• Sparkling wine production

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of wines through online shop and winery boutique. Products include individual bottles, curated gift packs, and wine club subscriptions. Revenue generated per transaction with no recurring commitment for one-time purchasers.
2. Wine Club Memberships: Back Porch Wine Club offers monthly subscriptions (Winemaker's Selection) at $65/month for 2 bottles of wine delivered. Case Club membership involves purchasing 2 cases per year with 15% discount. Subscription revenue with monthly billing.
3. Tours and Tastings: Paid tasting experiences including Social Flight ($20 for 4 wines), Reserve Flight ($25), Premier Tour & Tasting ($50+ for 2 people), and Sparkling Tour ($25/person). Additional revenue from charcuterie platters and food pairings.
4. Distribution to Retail and Restaurants: Wholesale distribution to BC Liquor Stores, independent wine retailers, and restaurants throughout BC, Alberta, and Manitoba. Also distributed in the US through Klassen Wines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Backyard Vineyards is a British Columbia winery producing BC VQA wines from 100% BC-grown grapes sourced from its on-site Langley vineyard and partner growers in the Fraser Valley and South Okanagan. It sells wines directly to consumers through an online shop, a subscription wine club, and an on-site tasting room, while also distributing through wholesale channels across Western Canada and the United States. The winery offers paid tasting experiences, private event hosting, and food pairings in addition to its core wine portfolio.

Product overview

Backyard Vineyards is a British Columbia winery producing award-winning VQA wines from 100% BC-grown grapes. The product portfolio centers on three wine lines: Social Wines (everyday varietals and blends at accessible prices), Reserve Wines (premium oak-aged limited editions), and Sparkling Wines (traditional method bubbly). The winery supplements wine sales with a subscription Wine Club, Tour & Tasting experiences, Cheese & Charcuterie food pairings, and Private Events venue rental. Additional offerings include Gift Cards, Wine Jellies, and online-exclusive Gift Packs bundling multiple wines. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for wine sales with shipping to BC, Alberta, and Manitoba.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Back Porch Wine Club: Wine club membership offering monthly wine deliveries, case club options, and exclusive member events.

Products and services

• Backyard Social Wines Core line of varietal and blended BC VQA wines under the Social brand, including reds (Syrah, Cabernet Merlot, Neighbour Red), whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Neighbour White), and rosé wines, priced at $15.95 per bottle and targeted at everyday wine consumers.
• Reserve Wines Limited-edition premium BC VQA wines including Reserve Cabernet Franc, Reserve Syrah, Reserve Viognier, and Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, aged in French oak barrels and positioned at higher price points ($25.00 per bottle) for collectors and special occasions.
• Sparkling Wines Traditional method (Méthode Traditionelle) sparkling wines made from estate-grown Fraser Valley grapes, including Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay), Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Noir), and Sparkling Rosé, priced at $25.00 per bottle for celebrations and special occasions.
• Back Porch Wine Club Monthly wine subscription delivering 2 bottles per month (red, white, or mixed selection curated by winemaker Liam Berti) at $65/month, with 3-, 6-, and 12-month commitment options and personal pairing recommendations; includes a Case Club option (2 cases per year at 15% discount) for individual wine enthusiasts.
• Tour & Tasting Experience Guided winery tours and tasting experiences including Social Flight ($20 for 4 wines), Reserve Flight ($25), Premier Tour & Tasting ($50+ for 2 people), Sparkling Tour ($25/person), and Standard Tasting ($10/person), offered to winery visitors at the Langley tasting room.
• Cheese & Charcuterie Platters Curated food pairings including cheese and charcuterie platters ($35, serves 2), deluxe roasted nuts ($6), hummus platters ($18), and pick-up-and-go boxes in 2/4/6 person portions ($35/$65/$95), designed to accompany wine tastings.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards redeemable in-store towards wine and giftware, available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200.
• Online Gift Packs Curated multi-bottle wine bundles including Patio Reds, Spring Whites, Spring Sipping Reds, Estate Rosé & Whites, Neighbourly Cheer, Pink Perfection, Celebrate in Sparkle, and Blanc and Bright Duo, targeted at gifting and entertaining.
• Endnote Wine Jellies Small-batch wine jellies priced at $11.95, designed as additions to gift baskets, charcuterie boards, or wine pairings.
• Private Events Private event hosting service at the Langley winery for weddings, family celebrations, corporate functions, and private parties, with indoor capacity for up to 50 guests and outdoor log-beamed gazebo and picnic area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Gold and Platinum medals won at competitions including British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards, All Canadian Wine Championships, and San Francisco International Wine Competition

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Klassen WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distribution partner for Backyard Vineyards wines. Contact: (209) 607-5073. Handles distribution and sales within the United States market.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• See Ya Later Ranch: Historic BC estate winery in Okanagan Falls producing VQA wines with a tasting room and picnic area. Comparable as a boutique BC estate winery combining vineyard, tasting room, and DTC/hospitality sales.
• Mission Hill Family Estate: Premium BC winery in West Kelowna producing award-winning VQA wines from estate vineyards with on-site tasting room, restaurant, and amphitheatre. Directly comparable as a BC VQA producer combining estate-grown wines with destination wine tourism and broad distribution.
• Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: BC estate winery in Oliver, Okanagan producing VQA wines with a tasting room, restaurant (Miradoro), and broad retail distribution. Comparable as a mid-sized BC winery operating tasting-room hospitality alongside multi-channel wine sales.
• Quails' Gate Estate Winery: Family-owned BC winery in West Kelowna producing VQA wines with a flagship tasting room, restaurant, and wine club. Comparable as a boutique BC winery with multi-channel DTC, wine club, and on-premise experiential offerings.
• Summerhill Pyramid Winery: Kelowna-based BC winery known for organic and biodynamic VQA wines, sparkling production using Méthode Traditionelle, and a destination tasting room with restaurant. Highly comparable for sparkling wine expertise and BC VQA certification.
• St. Hubertus Estate Winery: Family-owned BC estate winery in Lake Country producing VQA wines from a single Okanagan vineyard. Comparable as a small-scale BC VQA producer with limited but focused product portfolio and on-site tasting.
• CedarCreek Estate Winery: BC estate winery producing organic and conventionally farmed VQA wines with a tasting room and restaurant in Kelowna. Comparable as a BC VQA producer combining estate vineyards, restaurant-driven wine tourism, and DTC distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson-Triggs: Major Canadian winery with operations in Niagara, BC (Okanagan), and elsewhere, producing VQA wines at scale across retail, DTC, and on-premise channels. Comparable as a larger Canadian VQA peer with national distribution reach.
• Inniskillin: One of Canada's most recognized wineries (Niagara and Okanagan estates) producing VQA wines including Icewine. Comparable as a Canadian VQA producer with broader national and international distribution than boutique BC players.
• Andrew Peller Limited: Public Canadian wine company (parent of Peller Estates, Trius, Wayne Gretzky, and Sandhill) with national distribution and multiple BC brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating BC VQA brands at meaningful scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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