Man charged with murder after popular Ontario wine maker found dead

Police in Ontario have charged a man with murder after the death of a popular Niagara region wine maker.

Paul Pender, 54, was pronounced dead on Feb. 3 at a home in Selkirk Ont., which is about an hour west of Niagara Falls, the Ontario Provincial Police said Monday.

Hamilton man Bradley House has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in connection with Pender's death.

The 31-year-old is set to appear in court at a later date, police said. 

Pender was the Director of Viticulture and Winemaking for Tawse and Redstone Winery, the company said in a statement.