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

Tannin: A compound in the skin and seeds of grapes that is essential in providing substance and backbone to red wines.*

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

Botrytis: A fungus that attacks grape skins. In favourable conditions, it dehydrates grapes, allowing the production of intense dessert wines.*

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

 
 
  Dunham & Froese Estate Winery
  Dunham & Froese Estate Winery is located on Covert Farms, which is 8km north of Oliver at the top of Secrest Road off Hwy 97. Covert Farms offers fresh, organic produce and gourmet lunches during the summer season. 
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY TOURS - BY APPOINTMENT
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
PICNIC AREA
FOOD SALES
RESTAURANT
SPECIAL EVENTS
GIFT SHOP
HANDICAP ACCESS
   
   

SUMMER:

10:00AM - 5:00PM

WINTER:

Closed
CONTACT:
 

Dunham & Froese Estate Winery
Oliver
British Columbia, Canada

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:

(250)498-WINE (9463)
(250)490-8313
info@dunhamfroese.ca
www.dunhamfroese.ca/



 
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