Northern Lights Estate Winery opened its doors in 2015. The most northern winery in BC, this purpose-built fruit winery chose its location on the banks of the Nechako River in Prince George to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes and fertile land. The winery is the brainchild of local Entrepreneurs Pat and Doug Bell, who built it as part of their family’s business legacy in Prince George.
Some recent Northern Lights highlights from Doug Bell:
- 2024 sales, we were the 26th best selling BC Winery of all types.
- June 26, 2025 is our 10th anniversary of when we opened our doors
- We will be bottling our 1 millionth bottle later in 2025.
- 2024 Seduction won the best Canadian fruit/flavoured wine at the Calgary Stampede wine competition.
- All our wines are 100% Vegan, and the winery is Carbon Neutral.
- Many of our wines are now certified as QCW (Quality Certified Wines) by the BC Wine Authority. The program was implemented using the same criteria as VQA but for non-grape wines.
- My business partner/father Pat chairs the New Wave Wine Society in BC with 17 non-traditional wine/mead/cider producers advocating for non-traditional wines. Our goal is to create a quality assurance standard (QCW) and increase consumer awareness and confidence in the quality of non-traditional wines.
Here is information for four of Northern Lights’ wines.
Northern Lights Golden Hour
The soft, golden hues discovered in the day’s last hour of sunlight is mirrored in this silky smooth, easy-sipping white wine. 12% alcohol.
Evoking the crisp charm of a young trocken Riesling, Golden Hour fruit wine enchants with vibrant aromas of ripe peaches, lush Anjou pear, and a whisper of golden honey. This light-to-medium-bodied wine delights the palate with bright flavours of red apple, tangy rhubarb, and juicy peach, accented by delicate floral notes. The well-balanced acidity delivers a refreshing, lively finish, making it an irresistible sipper. A remarkable value at under $15, Golden Hour is a delightful gem for any occasion. 90 points
Northern Lights Mirtillo
Mirtillo is Italian for blueberry.
Made from two varieties of blueberries and aged in Hungarian oak, Mirtillo is an off-dry, medium-bodied wine. Sweet blueberry on the nose with darker fruits on the palate. Acidity and sweetness give this wine a soft, lingering finish. Serve slightly chilled. 88 Points
Pair with Marinated Burgers, Honey-Balsamic Glazed Roast Duck, or Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni.
Northern Lights Bumbleberry
Off-dry, sunshine in a bottle. Bumbleberry is the perfect example of a classic fruit wine. Bumbleberry is a blend of BC raspberries, blueberries and Saskatoon berries.
The ruby hue captivates in the glass. Vibrant raspberry aromas burst forth, enveloping the senses. Dark fruit flavours intertwine on the palate, with raspberry taking center stage, culminating in a tart, silky-smooth finish. This fruit wine is a bold, Beaujolais-inspired delight. 89 Points
Pair with: Berry Drizzled Cheesecake, Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Salsa, or Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Northern Lights Seduction 2023
Seduction is BC’s favourite fruit wine Rosé. 12% Alcohol
An enchanting, off-dry wine blend, bursting with the luscious essence of ripe strawberries and tart rhubarb, evokes the indulgent delight of strawberries and cream. Its creamy texture is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, offering a softly sweet, mouth-filling experience. Served chilled, it shines as a standalone sipper or pairs exquisitely with Tandoori-Spiced Chicken, Penne Arrabiata, or Baked Brie. 89 Points
For the complete Northern Lights Estate Wines portfolio, please visit the winery website.