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 Born in
Vancouver to European parents, Anthony von Mandl returned to Europe with his
family when he was nine years old. From an early age, his parents fostered in
him a love of art, music, cuisine and learning.
He returned to Canada where he graduated in Economics from the University of
British Columbia, but he soon realized that wine and food were his real
passion. That led to a European apprenticeship in the wine trade, which in turn
brought him home to Canada as an importer and merchant of fine wines.
When the time came to invest in a winery, he could have opted to build in Napa
or Washington State. Instead, he put down roots in his native British Columbia,
in the largely unknown Okanogan Valley wine appellation. He was absolutely
convinced that given time and patience, his beloved valley could produce
sophisticated wines for an international audience. With his family by his side,
he set out to make his dream come true.
He helped to pioneer the making of fine wines in a valley where grapes were
first planted in the 1860s. Determination and an unshakable commitment to
quality led to international acclaim, validating his belief and giving him the
confidence to undertake unprecedented investments in grape growing and
winemaking. He has just completed a five-year transformation of the original
winery facility facility – the world famous
Mission Hill Family Estate.
Anthony has never wavered in his commitment to the valley. His aim is to build
a destination that will stand the test of time. His family's driving philosophy
to be considered among the very best in the world guides everyone associated
with the winery.
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