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Acidity: This natural tartness in grapes and other fruits contributes to vibrant flavours.*

Organic: A technique for growing grapes without using chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides or commercial fertilizers.*

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

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

Terroir: Borrowed from the French, this term encompasses the entire environment–soil, climate, aspect–that makes a vineyard special.*

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

 
 
  Painted Rock Estate Winery
  Named for the pictographs that border the property, Painted Rock Estate Winery, in the city of Penticton, BC, is situated on a spectacular bench that overlooks the shores of Skaha Lake. The vineyard has a unique micro-climate which produces ultra premium wines worthy of the most discriminating palates.
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
PICNIC AREA
   

SUMMER:

Daily: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Wine tours by appointment.

WINTER:

Closed.
CONTACT:
 

Painted Rock Estate Winery
400 Smythe Drive
Penticton
Britsh Columbia, Canada
V2A 8W6

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
(250) 493-6809
(250) 926-4247
info@paintedrock.ca
www.paintedrock.ca



 
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