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

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

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.

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

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

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

 
 
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