Okanagan Valley Wineries and Vineyards
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Okanagan Valley - Similkameen Wineries and Vineyards were the first in British Columbia, some say Canada, to make a big impression on the international wine industry stage winning them many awards. Today, the Okanagan Valley Wineries number in the 80's, establishing themselves as an industry leader in British Columbia, Canada continually receiving high praise, recognition and accolades from wine critics from all around the world. Many Okanagan Valley Wineries, vineyards and orchards contact information is listed online, in each Okanagan Valley community section. Each Okanagan wine community also lists winery tour companies, guides, and many accommodations that provide vineyard tours as well as a place to stay. All Okanagan Valley and Similkameen, British Columbia wineries and vineyards enjoy quality environmental conditions to flourish. A mixture of long sunshine days creating moderate warm temperatures which when mixed with the cool intermittent shifts in the weather produces wines higher in acids and more aromatic. An aromatic touch which is preferred on the world markets. The Okanagan Valley wineries enjoy a weather system allowing a long fermentation process which produces a lighter, fruitier wine. The Winery and Vineyard spring season, usually starts around March, when the local wineries and vineyards start their wine season by opening their doors to wine tours and wine tasting. Fall, is traditionally when grapes are harvested. It is around October, when picking season kicks in for the Okanagan, Canada wineries. In particular, many Visitors take advantage of the wine industries “Harvest Weekend” scheduled in late October. An opportunity to experience the wine process of grapes being crushed up close and personal. A process of which the new wine ferments and the aged wine goes through final racking and the turning of the barrels begins. Wine Tasting in the Okanagan eh! |
