Our People

OUR WINEMAKER

Ryan de Witte joined the Rust team prior to the 2019 harvest, during which he assumed full control of the winemaking program. A passion for single vineyard wines, an adept palate, and a spirit of experimentation made him a perfect fit for the vision of Rust Wine Co.

Ryan has enjoyed previous acclaim with single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnays from Niagara's Leaning Post Wines, which won two consecutive Platinum awards at the National Wine Align Awards of Canada.

He is thrilled to be able to use the knowledge and experience he has gained over the course of his career to showcase our set of vineyards through the crafting of small-lot terroir driven wines.

“I love to experiment and try new things, but my guiding principle
is that the wines need to be delicious.”

OUR HOSPITALITY MANAGER

Kane Morgan was instrumental in the building of Rust Wine Co. in all of its various facets including design of the labels, winery, and overall philosophy.

Kane recently launched his passion project, Revelation Vineyards, where he planted his first vineyard in Summerland, BC.  Follow his journey here.

Kane’s goal for guests who visit the winery is simple –professional service, consummate hospitality, and zero pretension. He and his team pride themselves on providing some of the best service and personality in the British Columbia wine industry.