Winemaker
Originally from Slovakia, my wife and I brought with us a deep passion for wine, along with the knowledge and experience we had built over many years. Ready for new opportunities and new experiences, we set out to create something of our own.
After years working behind the scenes as a winemaker for a number of labels, we made the commitment to pursue our dream: Winemaker’s CUT.
Our vision was to produce wines that felt true to who we are and true to what we love, while honouring our beliefs in naturally farmed vineyards, traditional harvesting and winemaking methods, and even the role of classical music in both the vineyard and the cellar.
To us, Winemaker’s CUT has always meant many things. It represents stepping out from behind the scenes and turning our dream into reality. It is a reflection of who we are, and an opportunity to capture and share each moment exactly as we see it. Like a director’s cut, it gives us the freedom to make our own choices and express our unique point of view through the style and blending of Okanagan wine.
— Michal
Classical Music
About Music
From the very beginning, classical music has been part of our winemaking life. Every wine I have ever made has been exposed to classical music in the cellar, and Winemaker’s CUT is no exception. With speakers installed in both our vineyard and cellar, our vines and wines are surrounded by the sounds of opera and the works of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Puccini, and Verdi. We believe this music helps create balance, character, and a unique expression in every wine we make.
Our connection to classical music runs deep. In Slovakia, our boutique winery was located near the village of Dolná Krupá, a place closely associated with Beethoven and often linked to the story of Für Elise. Classical music has long been part of our personal lives as well. I played the violin when I was young, and my wife and I often listened to classical music while working in the vineyard. It brought us joy, enriched our spirits, and naturally became part of the way we farm and make wine.
For us, wine is a product of nature, shaped by more than fruit, technology, or technique alone. We are always seeking character, harmony, and balance in partnership with nature. Classical music allows us to bring another dimension to that process. It is an art form built on beauty, emotion, and harmony — something that resonates not only in the ear, but in the soul. In that same spirit, we hope to craft wines that carry emotion, create memories, and express a sense of place with grace and balance.
— Michal
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