The British Columbia grape harvest is in full swing and despite a wetter than average September, B.C. winemakers are remaining optimistic that this year91裸聊视频檚 vintage will be another good year.

According to the British Columbia Wine Institute, vineyards are embracing the lower sugar and alcohol levels that they are seeing in grapes across the Okanagan.

91裸聊视频淓very year presents challenges,91裸聊视频� notes Grant Stanley, winemaker and general manager at Spearhead Winery.

91裸聊视频淔or me, that91裸聊视频檚 part of the fun of it. Particularly as cool-climate winemakers, adapting to the season is what we do.91裸聊视频�

Stanley also credited the moderate climate throughout 2019 as particularly good for crops.

91裸聊视频淲ithout a doubt, the moderate heat extending throughout the season has brought about grape ripeness without any sun burning or threat of over-ripeness. The yields have been similar to have what we91裸聊视频檝e seen in the past as well. We had a lot of small berries and good pulp to skin ratio which is perfect for making Pinot Noir. I91裸聊视频檓 really looking forward to the Pinot Noirs this vintage.91裸聊视频�

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In Osoyoos, where it91裸聊视频檚 much warmer than the rest of the valley, Chris Tolley, owner and winemaker at Moon Curser Vineyards said it was worrisome at first to see frost in September, but he is pleasently surprised with the harvest so far.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e had a very good season. Our whites, the Arneis and Viognier, were all quite ripe in both sugar and flavor. I91裸聊视频檓 happy so far with the reds as well. The Tempranillo came in really nice. I91裸聊视频檓 happy with the Malbec and Carmenere as well. We haven91裸聊视频檛 seen it all yet, but I91裸聊视频檝e tasted the berries and I91裸聊视频檓 pleased with the quality.91裸聊视频�

In the Naramata Bench, Kathy Malone, winemaker at Hillside Winery, said she has seen lower sugars and alcohols in this year91裸聊视频檚 vintage, which she is optimistic about.

91裸聊视频淚 think vintage variation makes it more interesting for the wine drinker because they can look at what was happening during that year and experience it through what they91裸聊视频檙e tasting in the glass. It adds an element of sophistication to the region.91裸聊视频�

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