The Okanagan Valley is full of boutique wineries; some of them are nice to look at, let alone environmentally friendly and sustainable. Whether one is the type to sip on something delicious and not want it to hurt the earth, they’re in luck. From Kelowna down to Osoyoos, Okanagan has its number of organic and sustainable vintners making ripples in the wine world. So, here’s a look at some of the top places to see added on your Kelowna wine tours, West Kelowna wine tours, and more.
Why Go Organic and Sustainable?
First, would you care about organic and sustainable wines? Well, these wineries are committed to farming practices that are better for the environment, healthier for the vineyard, and in due course tastier for your glass with less sulphites. These wineries make natural methods and reduce their carbon footprint to keep the beauty of the Okanagan intact while presenting pure, vibrant, and full-of-flavor wines. It is a win-win situation for everyone!
Kelowna Wine Tours
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
This Kelowna winery is organic, but also biodynamic, taking the farming element to a whole new spiritual level. Natural farming techniques are utilized, and the wines are even aged inside a giant pyramid-yes, you read that right! Skeptical or believer, one thing is for sure wines at Summerhill are just plain divine. This is a place one should not miss.
The winery is leading the forefront in its sustainability and holds certification by the International Organization of Biological and Integrated Control. The amount the grape grower has taken matters into his own hands, moving to organic farming, Tantalus has views toward a state-of-the-art wine building with LEED certification as green as it gets inside and out. Their Riesling and Chardonnay are the stuff of legend.
Sperling Vineyards
Sperling Vineyards is another forerunner in terms of sustainability within the wine industry. Family-owned and operated, deeply rooted in the Okanagan, it has a mission to keep its farming practices organic whenever possible. That is the natural processing from vineyard to bottle which goes into Sperling wines.
West Kelowna Wine Tours
Kalala Organic Estate Winery
Kalala is committed to land stewardship and sustainability in crafting their award-winning wines inspired by the pure essence of the Okanagan Valley. Their vineyards are certified organic no application of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Little Straw Vineyards
The family-operated winery gem, Little Straw Vineyards, is big on sustainability and is also located in West Kelowna. This winery does very minimal intervention in vineyards to let grapes shine in their full glory. It protects the local ecosystem by following several sustainable practices that make sure the wines are not only delectable but green.
Rollingdale Winery
Another favorite in West Kelowna is Rollingdale Winery, and this winery is all about organic and minimal-intervention type winemaking. They produce certified organic wines that focus on those aspects of purity and quality. With a commitment to sustainable farming and eco-friendly production processes, Rollingdale wines are going to automatically be an eco-conscious wine lover’s pick.
Osoyoos Wine Tours
Silver Sage Winery
If you’re in the South Okanagan near Osoyoos, be sure to stop in at Silver Sage Winery. Notably crafting flavour and personality-rich wines, Silver Sage is similarly dedicated to vineyard sustainability. This winery grows its grapes utilizing organic methods, so rest assured its wines are as clean as they are delicious.
Sip Sustainably Across the Okanagan
Whether it is a tour through the wineries of Kelowna and West Kelowna or sun-soaked vineyards in Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley has organic and sustainable options for each wine whim and desire. The great thing about these wineries is they tend to take care of the planet while creating great wines. As you come to plan your Okanagan visit, be sure to include these eco-friendly places on your Okanagan itinerary.
For more information or to visit one of these wineries on one of our many wine tours throughout the Okanagan Valley, email us at hello@siptours.ca.
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