The best wines of Similkameen Valley

Discover the best wines of Similkameen Valley of British Columbia as well as the best winemakers of Similkameen Valley and estates of Similkameen Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Similkameen Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Similkameen Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Similkameen Valley of British Columbia among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Similkameen Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Similkameen Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Similkameen Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Similkameen Valley

Red wines from the region of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef lark, lamb chops with spanish sauce or chicken drumstick with bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Similkameen Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Similkameen Valley

  • 2009With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.07/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Similkameen Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Similkameen Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Similkameen Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Similkameen Valley.

Discovering the wine region of Similkameen Valley

The wine region of Similkameen Valley is located in the region of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos du Soleil or the Domaine Orofino produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Similkameen Valley are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Similkameen Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Similkameen Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 31 estates and châteaux in the of Similkameen Valley, producing 158 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

Great white wines of Similkameen Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Similkameen Valley

White wines from the region of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of green lentils strasbourg style, baked whole salmon or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Similkameen Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Similkameen Valley

  • 2012With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Similkameen Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Similkameen Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Similkameen Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Similkameen Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

Great sparkling wines of Similkameen Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole, baked bar or curried coral lentils.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley

  • Riesling
  • Moscato

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Similkameen Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Similkameen Valley.

    The word of the wine: Musk

    A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.

    Great pink wines of Similkameen Valley

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Similkameen Valley

    Pink wines from the region of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), pasta "carbonara" à la française or rabbit with leeks.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Similkameen Valley

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Similkameen Valley

    • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.91/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.83/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.59/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Similkameen Valley

    • Merlot
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Viognier
    • Petit Verdot

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Similkameen Valley

    A wine route planned in the region of Similkameen Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Similkameen Valley.

    Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

    The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

    Great sweet wines of Similkameen Valley

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Similkameen Valley

    Sweet wines from the region of Similkameen Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Similkameen Valley

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Similkameen Valley. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Similkameen Valley

    • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

    The word of the wine: Secondary aromas

    Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.

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