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The revival of wine’s forgotten varieties offers hope for the future Around the world, winemakers are rediscovering long-overlooked grapes—reviving history, boosting vineyard biodiversity and offering drinkers fresh flavours far beyond the familiar international varieties. For much of the late 20th century, the global wine industry marched toward uniformity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot became the […] The post Back from the brink appeared first on VITIS .

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‘A generous vintage’

Blue Mountain captures the nuances of 2022 in its single-block Pinot and Chardonnay In all the angst over the Okanagan Valley’s troubled 2023 and ’24 vintages, we’ve almost missed the good news of just how remarkable a year 2022 turned out to be. “It was definitely, we can’t use the word strange anymore, but it […] The post ‘A generous vintage’ appeared first on VITIS .

Gris vs. Grigio

What’s in a name? Style and so much more In the world of wine, few grape varieties have captured the hearts and palates of enthusiasts quite like Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris. Its widespread popularity transcends borders, making it a beloved choice for wine lovers around the globe. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape […] The post Gris vs. Grigio appeared first on VITIS .

Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners

Many had expected entire lost crops due to mid-January deep freeze. Okanagan grape buds are breaking as weather warms, giving vineyard managers, winemakers and owners a clearer sense of what to expect this year. Many Okanagan Valley winery stakeholders expected the worst, after a severe cold snap in mid-January plunged temperatures below -20C, and were contemplating […] The post Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners appeared first on VITIS .

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‘A generous vintage’

Gris vs. Grigio

Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners