Character White

Growing conditions: The 2017 growing season was one of marked contrasts, overall however it was an outstanding year. The season commenced with above normal precipitation, resulting in rapid, early vine growth, necessitating increased grapevine canopy management. The wet spring was followed by a classic Okanagan summer of hot, dry weather. This provided ideal growing conditions for berry development and ensured the grapes reached full phenolic ripeness. Growing Degree Days continued their above average trend totaling 1422 (GDDs), well above the average of 1054 for the Oliver area. Harvest commenced in late September for our whites. All grapes were harvested by hand with gentle care in the processing, ensuring fruit integrity.