
Northlight Wine Collective buys Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Wines, adding a Top 2 Canadian winery to its portfolio as founder-led wineries seek succession.
Northlight Wine Collective bought two British Columbia wine brands, Meyer Family Vineyards and Mayhem Wines, in its first acquisition. The deal gives the new investment platform a pair of Okanagan Valley producers with national recognition.
Meyer Family Vineyards, founded in 2006 by Jak Meyer and Janice Stevens-Meyer, has built a reputation for small-lot Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made with a Burgundian approach. The 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada ranked it among the top two wineries in the country. The Meyer family launched Mayhem Wines in 2018 with Terry Meyer Stone and Andrew Stone, expanding the portfolio to include a wider range of varieties from vineyard sites across the region.
Jose R. Salgado, founder and CEO of Northlight, said the wineries have earned customer trust through exceptional wines and a clear sense of identity. He said the company plans to preserve the legacy while investing in the next chapter of growth.
Jak Meyer said the family wanted a long-term steward who respected what they had built. “We believe Northlight is the right partner to carry these wineries forward while preserving the character that has always defined them,” he said.
Winemaker Chris Carson will remain in his current role. The Meyers will stay involved through a planned transition period.
The purchase comes at a moment of transition for the Canadian wine industry, as many founder-led wineries face succession planning and shifting market conditions. Northlight was created to offer an alternative path for exceptional wineries seeking committed ownership that keeps their defining qualities intact while adding capital, expertise and strategic support.
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