Intraspecific crossing between sylvaner x riesling (perhaps rieslaner) and müller-thurgau obtained in 1930 by Peter Morio (1887-1960) and Bernhard Husfeld (1900-1970) at the Siebeldingen Research Institute (Palatinate) in Germany. It can be found in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, England, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, ... very little known in France. Note that Optima is the mother of the Orion grape variety.

Informations about the Winery Recline Ridge

The winery offers 17 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in British Columbia

The Winery Recline Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of British Columbia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 6000 of of Canada wines

In the top 3500 of of British Columbia wines

In the top 150000 of white wines

In the top 500000 wines of the world

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.