Mission Hill Family Estate - Five Vineyards Cabernet MerlotIn 1981, the Okanagan was largely undiscovered as a wine region. Instead, it was renowned for the quality of its stone fruit orchards. Grape growers were just beginning to take risks, planting vines in unproven terrain. Despite these risks, the glacier formed valley offered varying soil profiles, long, hot growing days, and diverse microclimates. These distinct sub regions posed an opportunity to cultivate wine with unmistakable terroir. This
on the foothills of the Massif des Bauges
luxurious sparkling wine that pairs beautifully with a variety of foods
The Perrone Ranch was bought in 1967
which allows sufficient drainage and root penetration
Pfaff was distinguished in two of the most influential European wine competitions
The synergy of values and history is self-evident and the wines are some of the most distinctive and under-rated in Europe
He is now joined by his children Debora and Diego
and manuring
Vineyards are often planted in among the natural rhenoster veldt and fynbos
with lots of ventilation to be successful and avoid issues with rot
Mülheimer Helenenkloster is considered by many to be among the best Eiswein vineyards in Germany
each with its own unique microclimate
