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

Brix: A measure of sugar in grapes: one degree Brix equals 10 grams of sugar per litre. Mature grapes are typically 21 to 25 Brix, equating to 11 to 13 percent alchohol after fermentation.*

Must: Unfermented grape pulp or juice.*

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

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

*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:
Fax:
Email:
Website:

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



 
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