Korol Kuklo
Assistant Winemaker
what I do: lead the harvest, oversee fermentation, blend, barrel, bottle
“I think we need to taste this again. Or maybe a few more times.”
I started working at Tinhorn Creek in 1998, in the cellar with Sandra Oldfield. It was just after my move from the Lower Mainland and a pretty big career change. At first, I worked in the lab as the lead for quality control. The move to Stelvin twist-offs? That was partly me.
The facts: I have a Diploma in Food Service from Langara College; before winemaking, I worked as a food service technician in hospitals and healthcare institutions; there’s a good chance I have the most Boston Terriers in the Okanagan.
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Andrew Moon
viticulturist / vineyard manager
what I do: determine what the vines need, lead the farming team
“Pardon me, but that meeting is during the hockey game…”
I moved from Australia to British Columbia in June 2009. That was an interesting harvest for BC vineyards – the one with three days of sub-zero temperatures in October when many grapes were still on the vines. But not our vines. I’d say I caught on pretty quickly.
The facts: I have a Diploma in Viticulture from Melbourne University, a Trade Certificate from Brit Bendigo, and I studied Geography at the University of Newcastle; I worked at Ormonhill Vineyards, Colbinabbin Estate, and Freeman’s Bridge; I’ve been known to make a really good stout beer.
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Morna Cassidy
brand manager
what I do: Guardian of the brand and lead the brand marketing team
I joined the Tinhorn Creek team in 2019. I grew up in Ontario, with detours in London, Belfast and NYC before finally calling Vancouver ‘home’ in 2011. My job at Tinhorn Creek fits perfectly with my awe of this beautiful province and all its land inspires, including terroir driven wines.
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Patricia Leslie
estate manager
what I do: Oversee the hospitality operation, ensuring the guest experience is so memorable that we develop a long term relationship with wine lovers.
“What’s the ROI on that?”
I have worked in the tourism industry since 1997, starting with Tourism Whistler, then Vancouver advertising agencies, followed by supporting 2010 Olympic Winter Games activation, and managing an Olympic venue. In 2016 I moved to Kelowna to join the Andrew Peller team where I managed Sandhill and then Gray Monk. I love Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc and of course Rosé …so Tinhorn Creek is the perfect fit! I may have grown up as a “Coastie,” but my heart is in the Okanagan.
The facts: I have a Diploma in Graphic Design and a Degree in Art History/Communications, plus UBC Sauder School of Business courses and WSET II Certification. I have completed Ironman Canada and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, but now I’m happy hiking with my Hubby and dog, then making dinner with locally-sourced ingredients paired with delicious Okanagan wine.
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Kate Collins
marketing manager
what I do: create social media, print and PR for the winery and restaurant.
“Can I tweet that?”
In 2012 I moved to the Okanagan Valley. Best decision ever. But I'm originally from England - I moved to British Columbia with my husband in 2008 having explored and fallen in love with BC some years before. I joined the Tinhorn team in 2015 as Marketing Coordinator and in April 2018 became Manager.
The facts: I originally studied design in London, UK, and have a background in project management. As a student one summer, I took part in a 3 month horse expedition across the Pacific North West.
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Muriel Allen
dtc / club & retail manager
what I do: develop and execute events and guest experiences and lead the hospitality team.
“I think we might need more glasses”
I’ve worked at Tinhorn Creek since 2001. Like many other people who make BC their home, I’m originally from ‘somewhere else’; in my case, it was Saskatchewan, then Banff and Saltspring Island before finally calling the Okanagan ‘home’ in 1999. My job at Tinhorn fits perfectly with my love of wine and food.
The facts: I completed the Winery Assistant Program at Okanagan College (formerly OUC); I have a background in retail and the restaurant industry; on my days off I can be found scouring local flea markets in search of art project materials.
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Goldie Strate
alberta sales manager
what I do: get Tinhorn wines into your favourite Alberta restaurants and stores
“Tell the Andrews I need more Pinot Gris. And Merlot. Just make more wine, please. These Alberta folks are thirsty.”
I began working with Tinhorn in the summer of 2015. I’m an Alberta original, so it’s wonderful to bring delicious BC wine onto my home turf. After decades in this business I’ve learned that wine is about sharing a sense of place; I love having one foot in these two beautiful provinces and spending time with each. It’s the best.
The facts: I’m a wine geek, holding WSET Level 3 Advanced (with merit) and International Sommeliers Guild Level 2; I studied Business Administration & Management at UBC and U of A; when I was 14 I hitchhiked across Canada one summer to sell balloons at a circus. (thanks, mom, for wiring cash when funds got low).
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Mark Butschler
bc sales manager
what I do: Provide wine education and get Tinhorn wines into your favourite BC restaurants and stores
“I rode 80km before breakfast. Hey – are you going to eat those almonds?”
I started working with Tinhorn Creek in 2008, after spending over a decade representing some big name international wines. In that time I’ve realized it’s who you’re working with – and for – that makes all the difference. Meeting such amazing people is the best part of my job.
The facts: I currently am a WSET Diploma Candidate and have WSET Level 3 Advanced and Court of Master Sommeliers Level 2; before Tinhorn, I sold wine for people like Jackson Estates Wines and Pernod Ricard Canada; I am Ironman – seriously, I’m on my 5th Ironman triathlon, a mountain bike stage racer, cyclist and all round bike junky.
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