Must: Unfermented grape pulp or juice.*

Growing Regions: There are five main DVAs (Designated Viticultural Areas) in British Columbia — the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Fraser Valley and the Similkameen Valley.

Hybrid: Grape varieties developed, typically by crossing European varieties with native North American varieties. The plant breeder’s objectives include developing varieties that ripen early, resist disease or are winter-hardy.*

History: In 1931, Calona Vineyards opened as the first commercial winery in the Okanagan.

Organic: A technique for growing grapes without using chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides or commercial fertilizers.*

*Schreiner, John - British Columbia Wine Country, Whitecap Books Ltd., 2003