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

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

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.*

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

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

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

 
 
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