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Terroir: Borrowed from the French, this term encompasses the entire environment–soil, climate, aspect–that makes a vineyard special.*

Vinifera: A species of grape–Vitis Vinifera–that produces the classic wine grapes that have spread from the vineyards of Europe.*

Labrusca: A family of grapes – Vitis Labrusca – native to North America.*

History: In 1859, Oblate missionary Father Charles Pandosy planted the first vineyard at the Oblate Mission near present-day Kelowna.

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.

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

 
 
  8th Generation Vineyard
 

Our family's heritage in winemaking dates back to 1783. We are now the eighth consecutive generation to produce fine wines, and the first generation to do so in the New World. 8th Generation is an ultra contemporary winery, deeply rooted in tradition. We welcome you to experience our wonderful, Estate wines.

Bernd H. Schales, 8th Generation Winemaker
Stefanie Schales, 8th Generation Winegrower
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
PICNIC AREA
HANDICAP ACCESS
   

SUMMER:

Daily: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

WINTER:

Closed
CONTACT:
 

8th Generation Vineyard
6807 Highway 97
Summerland
British Columbia, Canada
V0H 1Z9

Phone:
Email:
Website:

(250) 494-1783
info@8thgenerationvineyard.com
www.8thgenerationvineyard.com



 
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