Born and raised in Calgary, AB, Michael Alexander grew up in a wine loving family. It was while in university studying European history that Michael was bitten by the wine bug.
A summer working in Summerhill’s Kelowna wine shop was a turning point. After completing his B.A and traveling the world, Michael returned to Summerhill, but this time to fulfill his dream of working in the wine cellar. That’s when he found his life’s calling and decided to hone his craft at Niagara College.
Upon completion of the Wine and Viticulture program, Michael returned to Summerhill and has run the day-to-day operation of the cellar since 2016, He took up the mantle of Winemaker in 2018. Since then, Michael has continued to pursue his passion for organic and biodynamic winemaking.
More than ten years into his Summerhill career and Michael Alexander’s love for the wines, the people, and the place has never been stronger. Michael now calls both Kelowna and Summerhill home.