Mission Hill Family Estate - Compendium 2020

Mission Hill Family Estate - Compendium 2020In 1981, the Okanagan was largely undiscovered as a wine region. Instead, it was renowned for the quality of its stone fruit orchards. Grape growers were just beginning to take risks, planting vines in unproven terrain. Despite these risks, the glacier formed valley offered varying soil profiles, long, hot growing days, and diverse microclimates. These distinct sub regions posed an opportunity to cultivate wine with unmistakable terroir. This

a walled estate that since the 17th century has offered protection to a farm

It is fermented and barrel aged in our state-of-the-art winery

not to mention that the health of their vineyards and soils was suffering

Maturation takes place in the bottle

they have learned what each vineyard block is capable of in their quest to make outstanding wines

Sandro was recognized as a Cavalier del Lavoro by the President of Italy

and trimming under the vines instead of applying pesticides

gentle extraction

and Greco di Tufo in order to help preserve them and thrive

A hand picked blend of our certified organic apples

yet restrained and elegant

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