Okanagan Valley

Here in the prime growing area of British Columbia we find ripeness levels that would be hard to achieve in this northern clime if not for the tempering effects of the Okanagan Lake. The vineyards tend to sit on well drained sandy soils. in 1988 nealy three quarters of the valley's vines were pulled up and vitis vinifera vines planted. Many varietals are planted here as B.C. still searches for its vinus identity. Bordeaux blends do well.