The Little Engine story begins in 2011, when Steven and Nicole French purchased Corbishley Vineyard, planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merot, in the Naramata Bench region of British Columbia. Two years later, they purchased Naramata Road Vineyard, which would become their Estate Vineyard and winery home. The following year, their first vintage wines were released and met with instant acclaim. Over the ensuing decade, more vineyards have come online, with the addition of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Cabernet Franc. But at its heart, Little Engine specializes in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Veteran winemaker Scott Robinson uses precise pruning and cluster management, restricted yields and careful canopy management (to ensure the health of the bunches and proper sun exposure). His minimalist approach in the cellar relies on indigenous yeasts and spontaneous fermentations to craft stunning New World expressions of classic varietals. When wood aging is called for, only French oak barriques are used. Little Engine wines are known for their depth of flavour, elegance and attention to detail.