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

Expansion: There are now 136 wineries in BC and a further 7 with licenses pending, up from just 13 in 1984.

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.

Clone: The mutation of a species. Growers select and propagate clones selected for such desirable qualities as early ripening, vivid flavour and deep colour.*

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

 
 
  First Estate Cellars
  Winery and vinyard was established in 1978. Since that time it has gone through several owners. It was bought by the Silvestri family in 2000. With the help of wine maker Jason Parkes the family hopes to make the 17 acre winery successful.
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY
VINEYARD
TASTING ROOM
   

Summer:

Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Winter:

Closed

Winery Tours by appointment.

 
CONTACT:
 

First Estate Cellars
5078 Cousins Place
Peachland
British Columbia, Canada
VOH 1X2

Phone:
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Website:

(250)767-6465
(250)767-6465
fsremwan@telus.net
www.firstestatecellars.com



 
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