Wineries in BC

Geology: Mt. Boucherie (near Kelowna) home to a number of wineries, is an extinct volcano.

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!

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

Viticulture: Grapes for Icewine are harvested at -8° Celsius or lower, and often by moonlight.

Hybrid: Grape varieties developed, typically by crossing European varieties with native North American varieties. The plant breeder’s objectives include developing varieties that ripen early, resist disease or are winter-hardy.*