Blasted Church Vineyards

Blasted Church Vineyards was established in 2002 when Evelyn and Chris Campbell purchased the 17-hectare Prpich Hills Winery in Okanagan Falls. The producer takes its name from a local historical event in 1929, when a wooden church from a nearby mining camp was moved to the town center. During the relocation, project engineer Harley Hatfield used dynamite to loosen the rusted nails holding the structure together, which allowed for its dismantling and subsequent reassembly. This story remains a central part of the winery's identity and naming conventions. In 2020, ownership shifted when Sean Morrison acquired a majority interest in the company, though the winery has maintained its established branding and operations.

The winery manages a 40-acre estate situated on the Skaha Bench, a sub-region characterized by sloping plateaus on the eastern shore of Skaha Lake. The terroir consists of sandy loam soils with proportions of clay that provide water retention for the vines. Winemaking is led by Evan Saunders, who joined the company in 2014 and was promoted to head winemaker in 2017. The production approach emphasizes low-intervention techniques to preserve the expression of the fruit. In addition to the estate vineyards, the winery sources fruit from other southern Okanagan locations, such as vineyards near Osoyoos, to support an annual production of approximately 25,000 cases.

The portfolio includes a range of varietal wines and blends, with an emphasis on Pinot Gris and Merlot. Hatfield's Fuse is one of the winery's most prominent labels, a white blend named after the engineer involved in the 1929 church blast. The winery was among the first major Okanagan producers to transition entirely to screw cap closures in 2004. Its reputation is linked to its label art, which has moved from initial caricatures to claymation and designs inspired by Renaissance religious paintings. The wines are organized into tiers including the Renaissance Series and the reserve-level Revered Series.