2012 bc wine touring guide

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Rows and roadsof pure pleasure.

A fine bottle of wine is like a wonderfulroad trip. It has a beginning, an end andthe adventure of discovery in between.This guide is the start of a journey thatwill take you through some of themost spectacular scenery youll eversee, to some of the finest wines youllever taste. The Wines of British Columbia share centre stage with the best in theworld. Growers in five unique regionsof the province are taking advantageof perfect climate and soil conditions

to bring local character to the traditionsof the past. They invite you to exploreand sample the vintners art in someof the most beautiful country on earth;along roads that reveal spectacularscenes around every corner. The bestway to enjoy and experience ourvineyard treasures is on a leisurely tourof the places they call home. This guideand an adventurous palate will prepareyou for a truly memorable taste andSuper, Natural experience.


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ALASKA (USA)

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Vancouver

Calgary

Seattle

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Explore all fiveBC Wine regions.

Cowichan ValleyNanaimo

Saanich PeninsulaVictoria

Salt SpringPender

SaturnaQuadraBowen

New WestminsterChilliwack

DeltaLangleySurrey

AbbotsfordRichmond

Lillooet

KeremeosCawston

ShuswapLake Country

KelownaWest Kelowna

PeachlandSummerland

PentictonNaramata

Okanagan Falls

OliverOsoyoos


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Whales, wilderness and wine.On your short and scenic ferry trip to this island of history and romance you

may be accompanied by magnificent orcas, playful otters and mischievous gulls. Your destination is one of the most rugged and unspoiled parts

of Canada and the home of a new breed of winemakers. The typical Island

winery is a family-based operation displaying a passion for turning grapes into

good times. The inland Cowichan Valley and southeastern Saanich Peninsula

provide a variety of conditions perfect for experimentation and the growing and

nurturing of an eclectic array of sought-after labels.

Look for varietals including Pinot Noir, Merlot, Ortega and Chardonnay.


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A ferry-tale adventure.Their names read like wine labels. Salt Spring, Pender, Saturna, Quadra and

Hornby. British Columbias Gulf Islands lie in the Georgia Strait that separatesVancouver Island from the mainland and are connected by a network of small

ferries. The residents reflect a simpler time when help was as near as a neighbour;

hopefully one with an unopened bottle and corkscrew. This timeless attitude

carries over to the unique varieties of the region; wines that appeal more to the

palate than to pretence. This wine-producing region brings tradition, enduring

values and passion to the shared pleasures of fine wines and good friends.

Look for varietals including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay.

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Heres to the rural life.The Fraser Valley is Vancouvers backyard; a rural paradise stretching for nearly

a hundred miles from the west coast and one of the worlds most spectacular cities.The Valley offers an unforgettable look into a thriving agricultural community.Over half of the provinces agricultural activity is centred here and includes

vineyards dedicated to some of the most popular and acclaimed wine labels.

In the time since the rst Fraser Valley winery opened in 1991, local growers have

developed and nurtured a region especially suited to early-ripening varietals.

Look for varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Germanic white grapes.



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Where the sun comes to play.The Coastal and Monashee mountain ranges shelter the Okanagan Valley from wet weather

and create hot and dry, top-down summers. Long daylight hours lead to prolonged photosynthesisand late ripening while gentle winds and the magnificent Okanagan Lake moderate a harsh winter.

The roads connecting the laid-back cities and towns within the area are as full of pleasant surprises

as the wines they bring you to, from vintners who respect tradition without blindly following it.

The Okanagan Valley is an ever-changing panorama stretching over 250 k ilometres across

ten distinct sub-regions, each with different soil and climate conditions suited to a growing

range of varietals.

Look for varietals from Pinots and Chardonnays to Syrah and Zinfandel.

SUBREGIONS

Shuswap

Lake CountryKelownaWest KelownaPeachlandSummerlandPentictonNaramataOkanagan FallsOliverOsoyoos

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A river runs through it.The spectacular Similkameen Valley is bordered by steep mountains extending

from west of the Okanagan Valley to the United States border. Back in the 1800s,the river running through it gave up gold to eager prospectors. Today the

Valleys treasure is found in fertile land and a climate perfect for the production

of wines as fine as any in the world. The Cathedral Mountains hold the daytime

heat and temper the coolness that descends with the night. Exceptional varietals

are nurtured by rich gravel and silt loam formed from glacial rock.

Look for varietals including Merlot, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay

along with some very fine Rieslings and Gewrztraminers.



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CAREFUL Wine and winding

roads dont go together.

All that tasting can add

up to trouble. If your hand

is holding the glass, make

sure a designated driver

is holding the wheel.

CALL Book in advance for

tours and tastings, especially

if youre travelling in a group.

Some wineries are seasonal,

others have irregular hours

and they all want you to enjoy

your visit.

COOL Wine spoils in a hot

trunk. Bring along a cooler

to make sure the wine you

like at the tasting is the

wine you take home.

TRIP TIPS

SIP TIPS

Keep a lookout for the four tastes of BC wines.

LOOK Tip the glass and stare before you

smell or sip. As they age, red wines display

hints of reddish-brown at the edges and

whites become more golden; contributing

to a fuller taste.

SMELL The nose knows. The tongue can

only detect four flavours, while the nose

can distinguish among thousands. Gently

swirl the wine in its glass to vaporize the

alcohol and release the aroma of the wine.

What do you smell? Sage, clover, apricot,

plum or blueberries?

TASTE The tip of the tongue senses

sweetness. The back, bitterness. And the

sides detect acidity. Take a small amount

of the wine in your mouth and swirl

it around to taste the complexity of its

character. Are you still tasting it ten

seconds later? Did the taste change?

FEEL Feel is the touch of the wine on

your tongue. Is it rich, full, lean or bubbly?

Does it tingle at the edges? Tannins, for

example, feel dry on the tongue; like biting

into a grape seed.

SPIT The more you spit, the more you

can sip and sample. And its the perfectly

proper thing to do. Its also appropriate

to pour the rest of the glass into the bucket

the winery provides.

CLEANSE A couple of crackers will

cleanse the palate and clear the way

for the next experience.

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EAT Many wineries have

restaurants take advantage

of one to enjoy a spectacular

meal. If youre more of a

do-it-yourself type, bring along

a picnic lunch. Some wineries

have picnic areas buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the view.


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VANCOUVER

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PITT MEADOWS

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CELISTA

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BRITISH COLUMBIAWINE INSTITUTE MEMBER

BY APPOINTMENT

LEGEND

Wineries may close seasonally

and tasting hours may vary;

it is best to confirm operatinghours to avoid disappointment.

CELISTA

CELISTA ESTATE WINERY2319 Beguelin Rd, Celista, BCV0E 1M6 | t 250.955.8600celistawine.com

TAPPEN

GRANITE CREEK ESTATE WINES2302 Skimikin Lake Rd, Tappen, BCV0E 2X3 | t 250.835.0049granitecreek.ca

RECLINE RIDGE VINEYARDS & WINERY

2640 Skimikin Lake RdTappen, BCV0E 2X3 | t 250.835.2212recline-ridge.bc.ca

SUNNYBRAE VINEYARDS & WINERY

3849 Sunnybrae Canoe Point RdTappen, BCV0E 2X0 | t 250.835.8393sunnybraewinery.com

SALMON ARM

LARCH HILLS WINERY110 Timms Rd, Salmon Arm, BCV1E 2P8 | t 250.832.0155larchhillswinery.com

OVINO WINERY1577 Yankee Flats RdSalmon Arm, BCV1E 3J4 | t 250.832.8463ovinowinery.com

ARMSTRONG

EDGE OF THE EARTH VINEYARDS4758 Gulch Rd, Armstrong, BCV0E 1B4 | t 250.546.2164edgeoftheearthvineyard.com

CACHE CREEK

BONAPARTE BEND WINERY2520 Hwy 97 North, Cache Creek, BCV0K 1H0 | t 250.457.6667bbwinery.com

TRAIL

COLUMBIA GARDENSVINEYARDS & WINERY9340 Station Rd, Trail, BCV1R 4W6 | t 250.367.7493cgwinery.com

CRESTON

SKIMMERHORN WINERY& VINEYARD1218 27th Ave South, Creston, BCV0B 1G1 | t 250.428.4911skimmerhorn.ca

BAILLIE-GROHMAN ESTATE WINERY

1140 27th Ave South, Creston, BCV0B 1G1 | t 250.428.8768bailliegrohman.com

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BRITISH COLUMBIAWINE INSTITUTE MEMBER

BY APPOINTMENT

LEGEND

Wineries may close seasonallyand tasting hours may vary;

it is best to confirm operating

hours to avoid disappointment.

Two great rewards

in life are the

sharing of a bottle of ne wine

and the discovery of new sights along an open road. Each is a

pleasure unto its own. Please

dont drink and drive.

VISITOR CENTREScan be found in mostBC communities;visit HelloBC.com/ visitorcentres

KEREMEOS

ST. LASZLO VINEYARDS2605 Highway 3, Keremeos, BCV0X 1N5 | t 250.499.2856stlaszlo.com

ROBIN RIDGE WINERY2686 Middle Bench RdKeremeos, BCV0X 1N2 | t 250.499.5504

robinridgewinery.com

HERDER WINERY & VINEYARDS2582 Upper Bench Rd, Keremeos, BCV0X 1N4 | t 250.499.5595herder.ca

CLOS DU SOLEIL WINERY2568 Upper Bench RdKeremeos, BCV0X 1N4 | t 250.499.2831closdusoleil.ca

CAWSTON

RUSTIC ROOTS WINERY2238 Hwy 3, Cawston, BCV0X 1C2 | t 250.499.2754rusticrootswinery.com

CERELIA VINEYARDS& ESTATE WINERY2235 Ferko Rd, Cawston, BCV0X 1C2 | t 250.499.8000cerelia.ca

OROFINO2152 Barcelo Rd, Cawston, BCV0X 1C0 | t 250.499.0068oronovineyards.com

EAUVIVRE WINERY& VINEYARDS716 Lowe Dr, Cawston, BCV0X 1C2 | t 250.499.2655eauvivrewinery.ca

CROWSNEST VINEYARD2035 Surprise Dr, Cawston, BCV0X 1C2 | t 250.499.5129crowsnestvineyards.com

SEVEN STONES WINERY1143 Hwy 3, Cawston, BCV0X 1C3 | t 250.499.2144sevenstones.ca

FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY620 Sumac Rd, Cawston, BCV0X 1C3 | t 250.499.2649forbiddenfruitwines.com


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BC VQA The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine

youre buying is made from 100% BC grapes. BC VQAcertifiedwines are also tasted by a qualified panel to ensure characteristics

worthy of the BC VQA symbol. The lead trade association for

BC VQA Wines is the BC Wine Institute.

OTHER BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE ASSOCIATIONS

Before you visit the vineyards of British Columbia, pour a glass

and prime your palate with a visit to these informative and

inspiring websites.

Association of BC Winegrowers winegrowers.bc.ca

Fraser Valley Winery Association fvwa.ca

Naramata Bench Winery Association naramatabench.com

Okanagan Falls Winery Association ofwa.ca

Okanagan Wine Festivals Society thewinefestivals.com

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country oliverosoyoos.com

Similkameen Wineries Association similkameenwine.com

Vancouver PlayhouseInternational Wine Festival playhousewinefest.com

Wine Islands Vintners Association wineislands.ca

ALONG THE WAYWINERY SIGNS Get to any British Columbia winery

by following the wine route signs. If you lose yourway, keep your eyes open for the signs and youll get

back on track.

VISITO R CENTRE S More than 100 British Columbia

communities operate Visitor Centres to provide

information, assistance and advice on attractions

and events along various routes in their areas.

HelloBC.com/visitorcentres

DRIVE BC British Columbias roads pass

through some of the most beautiful country

and exciting and endearing cities and towns in the world. For the

latest road conditions and detours to help make your trip through

the provinces magnificent scenery worry free visit drivebc.ca

or call toll free at 1-800-550-HWYS(4997).

Order your British Columbia Vacation Planner to help plan your

holiday at HelloBC.com/vacationplanner

Explore where to go, what to see, and where to stay at HelloBC.com

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OKANAGAN VALLEY

BC WINE INFORMATION CENTRE553 Railway St, Penticton250.490.2006pentictonwineinfo.com

BC WINE MUSEUM & VQA WINE SHOP1304 Ellis St, Kelowna250.868.0441 bcvqawine.ca

DISCOVER WINES2080C Springfield Rd,Orchard Plaza, Kelowna250.868.3990 discoverwines.com

LOWER MAINLAND

BELLEVUE WINE COMPANY1471 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver604.913.0802 bellevuewine.com

KENSINGTON SQUARE WINES6626B Hastings St,Kensington Mall, Burnaby604.294.9573kensingtonsquarewines.com

MUD BAY WINES TSAWWASSEN107 1315 56th St, Delta604.948.2199 mudbaywines.com

SARDIS PARK VQA WINE STORE100G 6640 Vedder Rd,Vedder Mall, Chilliwack604.824.0042 sardisparkwines.com

SIP WINES1030 11660 Steveston Hwy,Ironwood Plaza, Richmond604.271.9463 sipwines.ca

SWIRL WINE STORE MAPLE RIDGE22286 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge604.477.0079 swirlwinestore.ca

SWIRL WINE STORE WHITE ROCK 15222 North Bluff Rd, White Rock604.531.0038 swirlwinestore.ca

SWIRL WINE STORE YALETOWN1185 Mainland St, Vancouver604.408.9463swirlwinestore.ca

THE WINE EMPORIUM500 22259 48th Ave, Langley604.532.5388 wine-emporium.com

VILLAGE VQA WINES DUNBAR3536 West 41st Ave & Dunbar, Vancouver604.269.9433 villagevqawines.com

VILLAGE VQA WINES EDGEMONT3050 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver604.985.9463 villagevqawines.com

VILLAGE VQA WINES KITSILANO1811 West 1st Ave, Vancouver604.732.8827 villagevqawines.com

WESTWOOD WINESB4 1410 Parkway Blvd, Coquitlam604.464.5009winebc.com/vqastores_westwood.php

VANCOUVER ISLAND

BC WINEGUYS VQA WINE STORECADBORO BAY ROAD2579 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria250.592.8466 bcwineguys.com

COURTENAY BC VQA WINE STORE7 3195 Cliff Ave, Courtenay250.871.1444 courtenayvqawines.com

THE WINE BARREL644 Broughton St, Victoria250.388.0606 thewinebarrel.com

VQA WINE SHOP AT MATTICKS FARM133 5325 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria250.658.3116 vqawineshop.ca

KOOTENAYS

BC WINEGUYS VQA WINE STORE NELSON

410 Kootenay St, Nelson250.352.1130 bcwineguys.com

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES

Your journey through British Columbia's wine country doesnt have to end on the

last day of your vacation. Visit any BC VQA Wine Store to refresh the memories andcontinue your voyage of discovery year round. With hundreds of world acclaimedand award-winning BC VQA wines to choose from, the glass is always half full!

For availability of100% BC VQA winesin BC Liquor Stores

go to bcliquorstores.com

download the BC Liquor

Stores app for your iPhone

from the App Store

or go to m.bcliquorstores.com

on your Blackberry

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To find out everything you need toknow about British Columbia wines,visit winebc.com

To plan your ideal BC wine vacation,including where to go, what to see anddo, and where to stay, visit HelloBC.com

The wine regions of British Columbia continue to flourish and grow; therefore, the informationcontained in this guide is up to date only to the February 2012 time of printing.

2012 BC Wine Institute This guide should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of any carrier or facility in British Columbia for which the Province of British Columbia does not

assume responsibility. Super, Natural British Columbia ; Super, Natural ; Hello BC ; Visitor Centre and all associated logos are trademarks of the Province of British Columbia. All rights reserved.

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