The 2011 Grape Harvest Begins in British Columbia

October 13, 2011
(Kelowna, BC) Despite being one of the coolest summers on record, the 2011 BC grape harvest has begun and promises to be another excellent vintage for the Wines of British Columbia.
In the Okanagan, the first grapes were picked by Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate on September 15, the same date the 2010 BC harvest began. At the beginning of their harvest, Jackson-Triggs viticulture expert Frank Hellwig stated that “despite a cooler and wetter year, like 2010, the last three weeks of warm weather have really helped to advance veraison and kick start ripening.”
Similar to last year, 2011 has been an uncertain year for many vintners. Valeria Tait, viticulturalist for Poplar Grove Winery in Naramata noted “I wasn’t confident we would fully ripen all blocks until this past week.” In spite of the tumultuous start, the hot, dry weather at the end of August through September accelerated growth and vintners are very happy with the overall grape quality, “flavour development has been late to start but the change in the fruit has been remarkably fast. Literally changing daily. We are happy with the developing flavours,” said Tait.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards began harvest on September 28. President and winemaker Sandra Oldfield estimates they are 25% completed as all of the Chardonnay has been harvested as well as most of the Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. Quails’ Gate Estate Winery in West Kelowna began on October 3 and are 4% completed having brought in Sauvignon Blanc and Maréchal Foch, and now onto Pinot Noir. Further north, Gray Monk Estate Winery in Lake Country began their harvest on October 4 bringing in early-ripening Siegerrebe and continuing with Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling. Steven Heiss of Gray Monk notes “our volume looks like it will be back to normal levels and the quality looks really good, so we are very happy.”
Several Okanagan wineries, including Poplar Grove Winery and Tantalus Vineyards in Kelowna are yet to start harvest 2011, but expect to begin just after Thanksgiving.
On Vancouver Island, Rocky Creek Winery began their harvest on September 28 with Ortega, one day ahead of last year. Owner and winemaker Mark Holford noted that he hopes to leave his Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir hanging for three to four more weeks, weather permitting. Overall flavours are developing well and you can expect “some really full-flavoured, moderate alcohol wines” from the Island.
In the Similkameen Valley, most wineries will not begin their harvest until after Thanksgiving. George Hanson, proprietor of Seven Stones Winery will begin on October 11 with Chardonnay, followed by Pinot Noir, and allow for a few more weeks of hang time for the richer reds. It is a similar story at nearby Herder Winery & Vineyards, as Lawrence Herder notes that they plan to harvest around October 12, also starting with Chardonnay. Although heavier reds are at least a few weeks away, Herder states that they have very good flavour profiles and are achieving phenolic ripeness.

Located outside of BC’s designated viticultural areas, Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet started their first estate harvest on September 28, three days earlier than their 2010 harvest on Black Sage Road in Oliver. Thus far their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for Rosé have been harvested with proprietor Rolf de Bruin noting that he is particularly excited about the flavours for this year’s Rosé.
Although Mother Nature has once again created several challenges this year, vintners across the province agree that 2011 is going to be another great year for quality. Some of the standout varietals look to be Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
For the latest harvest updates, follow @winebcdotcom and #BCharvest2011 on Twitter.
Source: http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=93379

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At Yats Wine Cellars we believe that a little bit of knowledge in wine goes a long way to developing expectations in the wines we choose to buy or drink. Without expectation, it is difficult to really enjoy wine to its fullest. With this in mind, efforts are made by Yats Wine Cellars to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for our clients to learn more about wine.

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To avail of wine catering service of Yats Wine Cellars, just contact this wine supplier in Manila or Angeles Clark Philippines for a meeting to design a theme for the event. The venue for a wine event can be in the privacy of a home, the convenience of an office in Manila for example or in a clubhouse of a subdivision. Wine glasses and accessories necessary for wine service are included in the wine catering service. Moreover, interesting wine notes accompany the wine to help participants enjoy the event even more by learning a little bit about wine while enjoying the party. A wine steward will be present to serve the wine.

There is also an exciting collection of white wine from Burgundy at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and St. Aubin. Red wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone are also available with a good depth of back vintages too. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

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Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
(045) 841 4006 / 0922-870-5173 / 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

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YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

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