Discover the top 100 best red wines of Okanagan Valley of Okanagan Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Okanagan Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
150 km along the lake, 200+ estates. Sunniest region in North America.
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
red wines from the region of Okanagan Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits.
On the nose in the region of Okanagan Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth. In the mouth in the region of Okanagan Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
