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Varietal: When the grape variety in the wine is named on the label (Chardonnay, Merlot), the wine is a varietal.*

VQA: VQA=100% BC - All British Columbia wines bearing the VQA symbol must be made from 100% BC grown grapes. The wines are screened by a professional tasting panel and wines found faulty cannot be sold as VQA wines.

Vinifera: A species of grape–Vitis Vinifera–that produces the classic wine grapes that have spread from the vineyards of Europe.*

Must: Unfermented grape pulp or juice.*

Expansion: There are now 160 grape wineries in BC and several licenses pending, up from just 13 in 1984.

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

 
 
  Saturna Island Family Estate Winery
  Saturna Island Family Estate Winery is the premier winery in British Columbia's Gulf Islands. We are centered in a unique marine ecosystem which attracts whale watching, kayaking, and diving enthusiasts. Our micro climate is unique to the region, and is described as similar to the northern Mediterranean. We are committed to producing wines of superior style and quality: wines that exemplify our unique terrior and climate.

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery boasts 60 acres of vineyards that are ideal for the cultivation of classic European grape varietals. We have Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Merlot under vine. Our summers are warm, and our winters are mild; the ideal conditions for a long growing season.
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY TOURS BY APPOINTMENT
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
PICNIC AREA
RESTAURANT
SPECIAL EVENT
GIFT SHOP
HANDICAP ACCESS
   

SUMMER:

Daily: 11:00AM - 4:00PM

WINTER:

By Appointment

CONTACT:
 

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery
8 Quarry Road
Saturna Island
British Columbia, Canada
V0N 2Y0

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:

(250)539-5139
(250)539-5157
wine@saturnavineyards.com
www.saturnavineyards.com



 
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