Drea’s small-batch, single-vineyard, low-intervention wines are crafted in memory of her father, Karl J. Kaiser. Her wines are bone-dry with a bright acidity and a focus on natural fruit flavours. International acclaim includes her Rosato being named by Decanter as a top Canadian rosé to try and her Sauvignon Blanc marked distinguished by world-renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson.
WINEMAKER PROFILE
Drea’s career in food and wine was cemented when her well-laid plans to go to law school were interrupted by her father’s spontaneous decision to buy a local restaurant. After ten years as a restauranteur, the world of wine however did call her back when she joined a neighbouring family winery. Along the way, her appetite for learning was satiated by travel abroad and wine education including sommelier training and attending University of California, Davis and Stanford University for wine studies. She is always delighted to share her passion for the local culinary culture by teaching and writing articles about what else, but food and wine.
Her journey continues with the launch of Drea’s Wine Co. which fulfilled her aspiration to carry on her father’s winemaking legacy in some small way. It is also of great significance to her as it was made possible by family, friends and colleagues. A very special thank you to her brother Maximilian, a graphic designer, who designed her labels and made her creative vision a reality. She is also most thankful to winemakers Roberto DiDomenico and Fernando Morales who help craft her wines at Reif Estate Winery in the style she loves best, and to Klaus W. Reif who made it possible for her dream to become a reality.
