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Awards: In 1994, Mission Hill Grand Reserve Chardonnay 1992 won the Avery Trophy for “Best Chardonnay Worldwide” at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London—the first major award win of the new era of BC winemaking.

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

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

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

Fermentation: The natural process in which yeast converts sugar to alcohol.*

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

 
 
  Thornhaven Estates Winery
  Situated at the base of Giant's Head mountain in Summerland our Santa Fe Style Winery is enjoyed by locals and visitors. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sites from the patio.
SERVICES PROVIDED:   WINERY HOURS:
         
 
WINERY
TASTING ROOM
VINEYARD
FOOD SALES
GIFT SHOP
HANDICAP ACCESS
   

SUMMER:

Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

WINTER:

Closed
CONTACT:
 

Thornhaven Estates Winery
6816 Andrew
Summerland
British Columbia, Canada
V0H 1Z7

Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:

(250)494-7778
(250)494-1617
info@thornhaven.com
www.thornhaven.com



 
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