The Okanagan Valley produces a wide variety of flavourful wines.

. separates the province into nine growing regions. The Okanagan Valley is the most fruitful and provides over 85 percent of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 wine production, said Laura Kittmer, communications director of Wine Growers B.C.

91裸聊视频淭he Okanagan is B.C.91裸聊视频檚 largest and most well-known region,91裸聊视频� said Kittmer.

The valley is separated into five sub-regions, divided by the unique growing properties, climate and flavour of the grapes, said Kittmer.

The is B.C.91裸聊视频檚 original wine region and is home to the first grapevines planted in B.C., in 1859. The province91裸聊视频檚 oldest continually operating winery Calona Vineyard was established in 1932 and remains an Okanagan classic.

Other long-standing vineyards around Kelowna include Gray Monk Estate Winery, the Cipes of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and Quails91裸聊视频� Gate Winery.

The province91裸聊视频檚 oldest Rieslings are found at Tantalus and Sperling Vineyards, popular vineyards in Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 backyard, said Kittmer.

She said that the mature vines produce an intense flavour that is unique to the well-established wineries.

Other than Rieslings, the Kelowna-Lake Country sub-region is known for producing light and fresh wine from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris vines.

The Northern Okanagan region around Kelowna is considered a cooler climate that produces lighter wines when compared to the South Okanagan, said Kittmer.

Kittmer said that when visiting a winery in B.C. it is best to 91裸聊视频渒now before you go.91裸聊视频�

Wine Growers B.C. has created the which facilitates wine-tour planning.

Kittmer said that the app features all of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 wineries and cideries and allows users to filter their searches based on preferences of grapes, food availability and their preferred wine-tasting activities.

91裸聊视频淭he Okanagan is becoming known globally,91裸聊视频� said Kittmer, explaining that the flavourful wines produced in the Okanagan are being enjoyed across the world.

Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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