Untitled Document

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

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

Expansion: There are now over 175 grape wineries in BC and several licenses pending, up from just 13 in 1984.

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.*

Meritage: Rhymes with heritage. A term created in California to identify blends made with Bordeaux grape varieties.*

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

 
 
  Summerhill Pyramid Organic Winery
   
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
PICNIC AREA
FOOD SALES
RESTAURANT
SPECIAL EVENT
GIFT SHOP
HANDICAP ACCESS
   

SUMMER:

Daily: 10:00AM - 9:00PM

WINTER:

Daily: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

CONTACT:
 

Summerhill Pyramid Organic Winery
4870 Chute Lake Road
Kelowna
British Columbia, Canada
V1W 4M3

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:

(800)667-3538
(250)764-2598
summerhill@summerhill.bc.ca
www.summerhill.bc.ca



 
© 2006 British Columbia Wine Institute.  All rights reserved.