VINEYARD PROFILE
NARAMATA RANCH

• Located on the Naramata Bench in BC's Central Okanagan Valley
• Situated on Lake Okanagan
• Mission Hill Family Estate purchased the property in the summer of 2002
• The previous owners had supplied contract fruit to the Mission Hill winemaking team since 1992.
• Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Vidal, which is used in the production of Icewine.

Winemaker John Simes says the Naramata Vineyard is some of the most amazing landscape in the BC interior. He's extremely proud to be able to add it to the winery's estate holdings. The 646-acre parcel of land currently has about 100 acres under vine. Simes believes it will take years to realize the full potential of the property.

The Naramata Vineyard's proximity of Lake Okanagan provides an extreme moderating effect, allowing for an extended ripening period through to the end of October. Because of the slightly cooler temperatures in the Naramata area, compared to those in the south where the majority of the vineyards are located, this site is especailly well suited to white varietals.

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