Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards recently celebrated 40 years.
For years, British Columbia’s sparkling-wine conversation was a fairly short one. If you wanted traditional-method bubbles, the list of established names was limited: Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, Summerhill Pyramid winery and, increasingly, Township 7.
That list is getting longer. Sparkling wine is appearing in cellars better known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Bordeaux varieties, while some of the province’s most distinctive examples are being made in quantities so small that finding a bottle can require a winery visit or the right wine-club membership.
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There’s something inherently festive about bubbles.
A promising future in BC.
Whether you’re popping a cork to toast a milestone, pouring a glass at brunch, or simply pairing effervescence with a Tuesday evening, sparkling wine adds a touch of joy to any occasion.
And what better time to raise a glass than on #SparklingWineWeek especially when it coincides with Canada Day? We felt the latter was a great excuse to celebrate with some homegrown bubbles from British Columbia’s sparkling wine scene.
Does BC do Sparkling well? The answer, in short, is yes.
We recently spent time in the Okanagan and were lucky enough to taste a few unreleased bottlings that left us buzzing with excitement. BC’s sparkling wine future is not just promising, it’s already happening.
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