The 4Th Annual Okanagan Falls Spring Media and Trade Tasting in Vancouver
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Welcome to the 4th annual Okanagan Falls spring media and trade tasting in Vancouver. We are delighted you could join us today to celebrate. From the shores of Skaha Lake to the tip of Vaseux Lake, our 14 award-winning wineries offer visitors spectacular scenery, unsurpassed winery experiences, and, of course, exceptional wines. Boasting the Okanagan’s most photographed vineyard views, the wineries in and around Okanagan Falls have been producing some of BC’s best wines for many years. From vibrant sparkling wines and crisp Rieslings to complex Pinot Noirs and rich Syrahs, there is truly something for everyone. We invite you to visit our beautiful region this year and discover why we truly are the heart of wine country. Gerry Thygesen President, OFWA @OKFallsWineries www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 1 2 www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries | www.ofwa.ca Welcome to Okanagan Falls! With Okanagan Falls at its heart, vineyards stretch Northwards along the East Bench of Skaha Lake and across the water to Kaleden and then South over rolling hills above Vaseux Lake. Over tens of thousands of years a series of glaciers, up to 3 kilometers thick, carved a great valley out of the mountains that we now call the Okanagan. In places it is deeper than the Grand Canyon. The retreating ice mass left behind long benches of fertile soil and a series of spectacular lakes. Our region of the South Okanagan is a unique climatic zone known as a semi-arid steppe, the final stage of a desert area that extends up from the United States. Along with that comes long warm days and cool nights that retain the acidity in the grapes and helps shape their distinctive character and flavours. Our 14 award winning wineries have over 185 hectares in vines and produce a combined 110,000 cases for an amazing 1,300,000 bottles of wine each year. Our region represents over 11% of the total domestic wine bottled in British Columbia and generates nearly $30,000,000 in retail sales. For more information on our member wineries and our unique terroir, please download our press kit at www.ofwa.ca Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 3 4 www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries | www.ofwa.ca BLASTED CHURCH VINEYARDS Website: blastedchurch.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Evelyn Campbell, owner 250 497 1125 [email protected] One morning in 1929 a crew from Okanagan Falls set off to a deserted mining camp 16 miles away to dismantle an old wooden church and bring it back to Okanagan Falls. The plan called for a blast of dynamite inside the church to “loosen the nails”. Save for losing the steeple, the plan succeeded. In naming our VQA wines Blasted Church, we celebrate the ingenuity of this initiative. Getting religion never tasted so good! Stop in and try our heaven sent Storytelling Series, along with our Revered favorites. One sip of our OMG and you will hear angels sing. HOLY MATRIMONY 2014 CSPC# 518407 GEWURZTRAMINER 2014 CSPC# 711200 NOTHING SACRED 2011 CSPC# 788489 CABERNET MERLOT 2013 CSPC# 734541 Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 5 BLUE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD AND CELLARS Website: bluemountainwinery.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Christie Mavety, Proprietor Keystone Fine Wines, Christine Fawcett 604 789 8232 [email protected] Along with exceptional terroir, owners Ian, Jane, Matt and Christie Mavety credit their success to the integrity of their estate. To the Mavety family, “estate” means more than the piece of land; it extends to the practice of both viticulture and wine making by the same owner-operators. At Blue Mountain, it also means the use of 100% estate-grown grapes. Following the estate concept to its fullest extent sets Blue Mountain apart from most North American wineries. The Mavetys acquired the land in 1971, which overlooks Vaseux Lake. The prized geography of undulating hills and mountain protection was swiftly recognized to offer varying micro- climates. Focusing on varietal wines made from Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and Pinot Noir, Blue Mountain strives to produce complex, age-worthy wines, consistent in style while allowing the expression of both the terroir and the individual growing season. Blue Mountain specializes in sparkling wine made in the Methodé Traditionnelle style with a minimum of 24 months on tirage. GOLD LABEL BRUT SPARKLING WINE NV CSPC# 471672 BLANC DE BLANCS 2008 CSPC# 402594 PINOT BLANC 2014 CSPC# 329441 CHARDONNAY 2014 CSPC# 350108 6 www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries | www.ofwa.ca KRAZE LEGZ WINERY Website: krazelegz.com Region: Kaleden, BC Represented by: Gerry Thygesen, Winery Direct 250 490 6606 [email protected] Kraze Legz Winery at SKAHA Vineyard is nestled above Skaha Lake on steep slopes of fossilized sandstone and shale. Lake influences encourage our vines to concentrate flavours in the ripening fruit, resulting in elegant, well balanced, fruit forward wines. This estate, single vineyard series extends the award winning portfolio of red and white wines handcrafted by Sue and Gerry Thygesen at Kraze Legz Winery, and is a tribute to Sue’s life long love of horses. Kraze Legz Winery remains family owned and operated. SKAHA VINEYARD PINOT BLANC 2015 CSPC# 774364 SKAHA VINEYARD CHARDONNAY UNOAKED 2015 CSPC# 746222 SKAHA VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC 2013 CSPC# 553560 SKAHA VINEYARD MYSTIQUE 2015 CSPC# 852772 Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 7 LIQUIDITY WINES Website: liquiditywines.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Barbara Mills, BC Wine Shop 778 869 6557 [email protected] Treat your senses with a visit to our state-of-the-art winery and bistro. Sample award winning wines surrounded by wonderful works of art. Enjoy delicious locally sourced meals indoors or on our water feature patio. All of this amongst one of the most spectacular settings in the Okanagan Valley. Ranked as Open Table Top 100 Best Restaurants in Canada two years running. PINOT GRIS 2015 CSPC# 747808 WHITE BLEND 2015 CSPC# 50617 PINOT NOIR SELECT 2013 CSPC# 741975 PINOT NOIR ESTATE 2014 CSPC# 30130 8 www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries | www.ofwa.ca MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS INC. Website: liquiditywines.com Website: mfvwines.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Represented by: Barbara Mills, BC Wine Shop International Cellars Inc., 778 869 6557 Peter Rae/Cindy Thaler [email protected] 604 689 5333 [email protected] Crafting Single Vineyard Wines of Excellence. In traditional French burgundy style we focus on small case lots of varietals best suited and expressive of their unique place of origin with an emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We produce less than 6000 cases and strive to produce the finest wines possible. Our wines are hand harvested and hand crafted and we take great pride in each bottle of wine with great attention to detail. We hope that you enjoy our wines as much as we enjoy making them! JAK & Janice Meyer TRIBUTE SERIES CHARDONNAY 2014 OLD MAIN ROAD VINEYARD CSPC# 838532 MCLEAN CREEK CHARDONNAY 2014 MCLEAN CREEK VINEYARD CSPC# 139717 MCLEAN CREEK PINOT NOIR 2014 MCLEAN CREEK VINEYARD CSPC# 831487 REIMER VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2014 CSPC# 229195 Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 9 NIGHTHAWK VINEYARDS Website: nighthawkvineyards.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Christy Bibby, Proprietor 250 497 8874 [email protected] NATURAL BEAUTY. DISTINCTIVE ELEGANCE. EXCEPTIONAL HAND CRAFTED WINES. Nighthawk Vineyards is a boutique farm gate winery, overlooking the scenic Green Lake valley above Okanagan Falls. It is truly a magical destination, with a distinctive terroir that contributes to some of the finest grape growing conditions. After harvesting high quality grapes for more than fourteen years, Nighthawk Vineyards has evolved into an exclusive winery offering exceptional hand crafted wines and a personal experience that keeps wine lovers coming back. SYRAH 2012 CSPC# 85324 MERLOT 2012 CSPC# 877647 GEWURZTRAMINER 2014 CSPC# 383745 VIOGNIER 2014 CSPC# 500694 10 www.facebook.com/OkanaganFallsWineries | www.ofwa.ca NOBLE RIDGE VINEYARD & WINERY Website: nighthawkvineyards.com Website: nobleridge.com Region: Okanagan Falls, BC Represented by: Represented by: Christy Bibby, Proprietor Peacock & Martin, Paul Martin 250 497 8874 604 689 9462 [email protected] [email protected] Noble Ridge is committed to creating premium quality wine, cultivating cherished memories and promising convenience and ease of year-round purchase through our valued restaurant and retail partners, on-site wine shop, and on-line purchasing/ home delivery service. Noble Ridge wines are quickly becoming recognized internationally. A few highlights include two Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in BC Wine, two Silver medals at the Chardonnay Du Monde, and scoring 99 points, Double Gold, Best of Class and Best over-all at the 2015 New World International Wine Competition for the Meritage Reserve. PINOT GRIGIO 2014 CSPC# 898650 RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2012 CSPC# 615229 RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2013 CSPC# 784446 MERITAGE RESERVE 2013 CSPC# 585141 Follow us on twitter and instagram @OKFallsWineries 11 PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY LTD. Website: paintedrock.ca Region: Penticton, BC Represented by: John Skinner, Proprietor 604 306 1107 [email protected] Painted Rock’s tasting room, wedding & event facility sits on a spec- tacular bench overlooking our estate vineyard and the eastern shore of Skaha Lake in Penticton, BC. This 60-acre property has a unique microclimate that is particularly suited to the production of premium wines. Envisioned as a family-run estate winery, Painted Rock draws its inspiration from proprietor’s John and Trish Skinner. The Skinner’s philosophy is rooted in the simple idea that wine should be made for friends and family to enjoy. Visit Painted Rock to learn about the wines that earned us the InterVin International Wine Awards, 2014/2015 “Winery of the Year” while enjoying a glass of wine on the patio, or a leisurely picnic in the grass.