Winery 40 KnotsOrtega

White wine of Gulf Islands of British Columbia of Canada

4.1

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.

The Ortega of Winery 40 Knots is a white wine from the region of Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
This wine generally goes well with

Discover the grape variety: Ortega

An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.

Informations about the Winery 40 Knots

The winery offers 30 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Gulf Islands in the region of British Columbia

The Winery 40 Knots is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Gulf Islands to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Gulf Islands

The wine region of Gulf Islands is located in the region of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sea Star or the Domaine Sea Star produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gulf Islands are Ortega, Siegerrebe and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gulf Islands often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, vegetal or microbio.

The wine region of British Columbia

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.

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