Top 100 white wines of Okanagan Valley - Page 4

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Okanagan Valley of Okanagan Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Okanagan Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Okanagan Valley

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.

Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

Rich, round whites with tender mouth and moderate acidity, featuring aromas of ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, subtle honey, fresh almond and brioche notes. Often blended with Pinot Blanc in Alsace (cuvées labelled "Pinot Blanc" often contain a good proportion) and a pillar of Crémant d'Alsace. Also in French and Luxembourgish Moselle, Côtes-de-Toul and Baden. Lorraine grape, a Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc cross, half-sibling of Chardonnay.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Okanagan Valley

white wines from the region of Okanagan Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), hawaiian poke bowl or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Okanagan Valley

On the nose in the region of Okanagan Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, spices or oak. In the mouth in the region of Okanagan Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.