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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.

Meritage: Rhymes with heritage. A term created in California to identify blends made with Bordeaux grape varieties.*

More awards: Jackson Triggs - Okanagan won the 2006 Rosemount Estate Trophy for Best Shiraz/Syrah of the year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, England. A first for a North American Winery since they began awarding the trophy in 1994!

Geography: The southern Okanagan Valley in the area between Oliver and the border is classified as part of the Sonora Desert, which runs south to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico.

Varietal: When the grape variety in the wine is named on the label (Chardonnay, Merlot), the wine is a varietal.*

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

 
 
  April 4, 2008

Quails’ Gate Announces Change of Sales Agency

KELOWNA, British Columbia (April 3, 2008) – Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, well noted for their commitment to estate produced premiere wines, announces a change in their off-site sales representation in Western Canada. The business of their agent, Medallion Wine Marketing has been acquired by Vincor Canada, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Brands Inc. Rochester, New York.

“Quails’ Gate has been a partner with Medallion for many years; we have found them to be an excellent organization to work with. Vincor has also developed strong relationships with customers and a solid delivery system and we believe their representation will benefit our customers and partners to the fullest and enhance our ability to service all distribution channels,” said Ben Stewart Founder and Proprietor of Quails’ Gate.

Quails’ Gate continues to be an independent family owned and operated winery in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The 125-acre estate vineyard, located on the shores of Lake Okanagan, is owned and operated by the Stewart family, pioneering horticulturists for over 100 years. We invite you to visit us daily, year round in the Wineshop and Old Vines Restaurant for a unique taste of the Okanagan.

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For additional information, please contact:
Ben Stewart |Chairman & Proprietor
bstewart@quailsgate.com | 250-769-4451
Tony Stewart |CEO & Proprietor
tstewart@quailsgate.com | 250-769-4451

 
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