Canadian Wine
Okanagan Valley, BC
Being Canadian, I would be remiss not to mention that wines from this country are quite fantastic. Two provinces, Ontario and British Columbia (BC), hog virtually all of the commercial wine production.
Ontario
Ontario top-quality wineries are focused in the Niagara Peninsula, with a smattering of wineries elsewhere. Ice wine is the region’s big ticket to international fame. Most wineries also create ‘regular’ wines, but these are not often available outside the province except for a few corporate brands.
British Columbia
BC wines originate from the Okanagan Valley, situated about 5 hours east from Vancouver. The Okanagan Valley runs north-south, and is quite narrow. Red and white wines are made throughout the valley. The south section of the valley is officially classified as desert, and the hot, long ripening season leads to some of the best red wines. The region hasn’t settled on representative varietals, though pinot noir, reisling, cabernet franc and merlot-cab blends can tend to stand out. Not a lot of BC wines make it out of the province, since local demand is strong and supply is limited. The nearby Similkameen Valley is an up and coming wine region.
Here’s a few winery recommendations if you’re from BC and are just getting into wine, or if you’re visiting and manage to crack into a bottle:
Black Hills Estate Winery
Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Church & State Wines
Joiefarm
Road 13 Vineyards
Tantalus Vineyards
Township 7
Want to know more?
If you’re keen for more info on BC wines, I’d be happy to receive your emails. I’m by no means an expert, but I’ve had my fair share and might be able to tell you something you’d like to know! Email: aussiewinecrush@gmail.com
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