British Columbia sits along the Pacific Ocean, with much of its wineries centered in the smaller region of the Okanaguan Valley. This area, close to the Washington State border, has become a wine growers dream because of its specific micro-climate that is perfect for certain white varieties, like Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. For reds, the Bordeaux varieties seem to flourish most.

Where grapes are grown, the soil they’re grown in, the weather, the air, the sun and the growing techniques all affect the character and quality of the wine. It’s an unfamiliar concept today. We’ve come to expect standardization in products as a guarantee of quality. We’d probably all agree standardization is great when you’re buying a car. It’s tough to buy parts for a one-of-a-kind car.

But, wine thrives on regional nuance, and its finest interpretations and expressions are decidedly regional. In fact, wine is at its best when pushed to be increasingly site-specific.

The great wines of the world are the result of skilled grape-growers and winemakers working together to bring out the unique qualities of the grapes that nature provides. The Wines of British Columbia are among these great wines.