The Winery Nichol Vineyard of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia

Winery Nichol Vineyard
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 207 of the estates of British Columbia.
It is located in Okanagan Valley in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Nichol Vineyard is one of the best wineries to follow in Okanagan Valley.. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Nichol Vineyard is a one-of-a-kind vineyard located in the stunning wine region of Okanagan Valley, Canada. This esteemed wine estate is known for its exceptional wines and beautiful views of the Okanagan Lake. Established in 1993 by Alex and Pam Nichol, it is considered among the first vineyards established on the famous Naramata Bench and it has played a key role in defining the wine landscape of the region. The Domaine Nichol Vineyard covers an area of nearly 3 hectares. Every plot of the vineyard is meticulously maintained in accordance with biodynamic farming principles. Due to exceptional growing conditions such as rocky, well-drained soils, southwest sun exposure, and an altitude of 350 meters, the vineyard produces some of the most concentrated and expressive Syrah and Pinot Noir grapes in the region. The wine produced by Domaine Nichol Vineyard possesses astonishing quality and complexity, owed to the attention to detail during winemaking. Each parcel is harvested and vinified separately, allowing each to fully express itself. The wines are aged in French oak barrels for a period of 18 to 24 months and then matured in the bottle before being released for sale. The commitment of Domaine Nichol Vineyard to sustainability is also worth noting. They adopt sustainable practices in everything they do, from winemaking to vineyard maintenance. This, coupled with a minimization of the use of chemicals, ensures that not only is their wine delicious, but it's also environmentally friendly. A visit to Domaine Nichol Vineyard offers far more than just wine tasting.

Top Winery Nichol Vineyard wines

Looking for the best Winery Nichol Vineyard wines in Okanagan Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Nichol Vineyard wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Nichol Vineyard wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard

How Winery Nichol Vineyard wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal roast, country style, baked dumplings or duck leg confit in white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

On the nose the red wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.75/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • St. Laurent
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Okanagan Valley

The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.

The DVA produces more than 80 percent of the province's output and is the second most prolific wine region in Canada, behind Ontario's Niagara Peninsula. There are around 185 licensed grape wineries and 3,575 hectares (8,830 acres) of vineyards. The Long, narrow Okanagan Valley runs for around 210 kilometers (130 miles) from the Northern town of Salmon Arm to the border of the United States in the South. Much of the viticulture occurs in the Center of the region on the shores of Lake Okanagan, from which the area takes its name.

The Okanagan river then flows south into the US state of Washington, where it converges with the viticulturally significant Columbia River (home to the extensive Columbia Valley AVA). The river is spelled Okonogan in the United States. Unlike in the fragmented Niagara Peninsula appellation, the Okanagan Valley forms just one designated viticultural area. However, the diversity of Terroir here means there are a number of subregions within it.

The top white wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard

How Winery Nichol Vineyard wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of savoyard pizza (cream base), salmon blanquette or couscous.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

On the nose the white wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard. 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 Winery Nichol Vineyard. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: St. Laurent

The top sparkling wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard

How Winery Nichol Vineyard wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken breast with curry and mushrooms, roast pork with prunes or roast doe in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Nichol Vineyard. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard

  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Nichol Vineyard.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The word of the wine: Botrytis cinerea

This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Nichol Vineyard

Planning a wine route in the of Okanagan Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Nichol Vineyard.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery Nichol Vineyard and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Cruzille

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Cruzille, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

The word of the wine: Botrytis cinerea

This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".

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