The British Columbia grape harvest is in full swing and despite a wetter than average September, B.C. winemakers are remaining optimistic that this year香蕉视频直播檚 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.

香蕉视频直播淓very year presents challenges,香蕉视频直播� notes Grant Stanley, winemaker and general manager at Spearhead Winery.

香蕉视频直播淔or me, that香蕉视频直播檚 part of the fun of it. Particularly as cool-climate winemakers, adapting to the season is what we do.香蕉视频直播�

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

香蕉视频直播淲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 we香蕉视频直播檝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. I香蕉视频直播檓 really looking forward to the Pinot Noirs this vintage.香蕉视频直播�

READ MORE: Rotary Club of Kelowna continues to work toward polio-free world

In Osoyoos, where it香蕉视频直播檚 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.

香蕉视频直播淲e香蕉视频直播檝e had a very good season. Our whites, the Arneis and Viognier, were all quite ripe in both sugar and flavor. I香蕉视频直播檓 happy so far with the reds as well. The Tempranillo came in really nice. I香蕉视频直播檓 happy with the Malbec and Carmenere as well. We haven香蕉视频直播檛 seen it all yet, but I香蕉视频直播檝e tasted the berries and I香蕉视频直播檓 pleased with the quality.香蕉视频直播�

In the Naramata Bench, Kathy Malone, winemaker at Hillside Winery, said she has seen lower sugars and alcohols in this year香蕉视频直播檚 vintage, which she is optimistic about.

香蕉视频直播淚 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 they香蕉视频直播檙e tasting in the glass. It adds an element of sophistication to the region.香蕉视频直播�

READ MORE: Kelowna resident shares memories of 香蕉视频直播 over last 22 years

daniel.taylor@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on .