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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.

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!

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.

Terroir: The sandy soil of the Black Sage Bench near Oliver reaches 300 feet deep in places.

Terroir: The Okanagan Valley has five officially recognized sub-regions — Kelowna, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Golden Mile, and Black Sage/Osoyoos.

*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, 10th Generation Winegrower
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8th Generation Vineyard
6807 Highway 97
Summerland
British Columbia, Canada
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