The Okanagan Valley produces a wide variety of flavourful wines.
. separates the province into nine growing regions. The Okanagan Valley is the most fruitful and provides over 85 percent of B.C.鈥檚 wine production, said Laura Kittmer, communications director of Wine Growers B.C.
鈥淭he Okanagan is B.C.鈥檚 largest and most well-known region,鈥� said Kittmer.
The valley is separated into five sub-regions, divided by the unique growing properties, climate and flavour of the grapes, said Kittmer.
The is B.C.鈥檚 original wine region and is home to the first grapevines planted in B.C., in 1859. The province鈥檚 oldest continually operating winery Calona Vineyard was established in 1932 and remains an Okanagan classic.
Other long-standing vineyards around 琉璃神社 include Gray Monk Estate Winery, the Cipes of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and Quails鈥� Gate Winery.
The province鈥檚 oldest Rieslings are found at Tantalus and Sperling Vineyards, popular vineyards in 琉璃神社鈥檚 backyard, said Kittmer.
She said that the mature vines produce an intense flavour that is unique to the well-established wineries.
Other than Rieslings, the 琉璃神社-Lake Country sub-region is known for producing light and fresh wine from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris vines.
The Northern Okanagan region around 琉璃神社 is considered a cooler climate that produces lighter wines when compared to the South Okanagan, said Kittmer.
Kittmer said that when visiting a winery in B.C. it is best to 鈥渒now before you go.鈥�
Wine Growers B.C. has created the which facilitates wine-tour planning.
Kittmer said that the app features all of B.C.鈥檚 wineries and cideries and allows users to filter their searches based on preferences of grapes, food availability and their preferred wine-tasting activities.
鈥淭he Okanagan is becoming known globally,鈥� said Kittmer, explaining that the flavourful wines produced in the Okanagan are being enjoyed across the world.
Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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