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.
Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.
red wines from the region of Okanagan Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, texas style ribs / loin ribs or duck legs with green olives.
On the nose in the region of Okanagan Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, minerality or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, leather or raspberry. In the mouth in the region of Okanagan Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
