Meet Our Team

Gina is owner, winemaker and leader of the team at Nostalgia Wines. She’s the fourth generation from her family to sink her hands into South Okanagan soil.  She’s a proud mom to son Jaxson, born in 2011, and daughter Vida, born in 2015. The family lives on the winery’s 17-acre property.

Gina attended Fine Art school in Kelowna, airbrush courses in Las Vegas and was working airbrushing and pinstriping hot rods and motorcycles. She made her first wines with grapes from her father Ken Harfman’s vineyard for a family function in 2009.

“It was a Gewurtztraminer and a Merlot, and I custom pinstriped the labels,” says Harfman. “I had to make a lot of wine, knowing my family. And I loved doing it, so September 2009 I enrolled in Okanagan College to learn more about winemaking.”

She worked at Cassini Cellars as assistant winemaker and began helping with crush at Nostalgia Wines (then called Oliver Twist) in 2010.  In 2012 Harfman took over ownership of the winery when she was just 32 years old. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Gina is a classic car lover, and has a 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air fondly called “Ollie” after its previous owner. Those who have visited the property will remember her 1938 Chevy truck blooming with pink petunias in summer months. Following her love of hot rods, Nostalgia Wines is host to an annual Show, Shine ‘n’ Wine Classic Car Show.

Gina is happy to accept a glass of any Nostalgia Wine, and her favourite wine to make is Meritage. “I feel like a mad scientist, trying all the different combinations and percentages of wines in the blend until I get it just right. This wine is very special to me, as part of the Family Collection, since the grapes come from my Home Vineyard and my parent’s vineyard in Osoyoos.”

Pascal’s journey in wine began amidst the vineyards of Burgundy, France, where his childhood weekends were spent exploring his grandfather’s vineyard. This early immersion ignited his passion for agriculture and led him to the prestigious wine capital of Bordeaux.

In Bordeaux, Pascal received classical training as a viticulturist and oenologist. His unwavering commitment to understanding the complete story of wine, from its origins to its potential, has been the cornerstone of his career.

As head winemaker at renowned estates such as Château Laffitte Carcasset and Château la Tour Carnet, Pascal’s expertise and 15+ years of experience in French winemaking have been evident.

In 2001, Pascal’s journey took him to the Okanagan Valley, where he discovered a new frontier of winemaking possibilities. Enthralled by the region’s diverse terroir, he joined Osoyoos Larose as winemaker and vineyard manager, then Culmina Family Estate Winery in 2013.

Today, Pascal looks forward to sharing his expertise with fellow wine enthusiasts, drawing from his wealth of experiences both in the vineyard and beyond.

When he’s not immersed in winemaking, Pascal can be found enjoying time in his garden, crafting in his wood workshop, travelling with his wife, or catching waves with his three daughters.

Driven by a passion for learning, fun experiences, and adventure, Rachel jumped at the chance to join Fonzie, her friends and high school sweetheart, Jack (in that order, of course)—at Nostalgia Wines. It was an opportunity too good to pass up.

After spending 20 years as a law clerk downtown Toronto, Rachel delved deeper into the world of wine, earning her WSET Level 3 in Napa Valley and becoming a certified Champagne Expert. In 2020, she made the move west, seeking a life fully immersed in all things vino. A 2024 Ultimate BC Wine Ambassador Award nominee and finalist, Rachel brings with her experience as a Wine Shop Manager from across the valley and knack for creating unique wine tastings and events to her role as Sales & Marketing Manager at Nostalgia Wines. And yes, she’s definitely a fan of hats!

Rachel’s favourite wines are the 2022 Nostalgia Chardonnay and 2020 Pinot Noir, but at heart, she’s a “Rosé All Day” kind of gal. On her days off, you’ll likely find her sipping on a glass of Girls Rosé or Nostalgia Rosé on the patio during a warm summer afternoon.

Pssst…Rachel is especially excited about the upcoming release of the Gamay Rosé from the Family Collection!