Description
The winery and vineyards lie within the northernmost tip of the antelope brush ecosystem, which is part of a semi-arid shrub-steppe that lies mostly within the western United States. The original vineyards, on a southwest-facing sandy plateau, near the northern end of Osoyoos Lake, sit on one of the most highly regarded grape growing locations in the Okanagan Valley; with a growing season long enough to allow Bordeax varieties to hang on the vine long enough to properly develop phenolic ripeness.
The property today is a vibrant ecosystem of indigenous species: more than 100 bluebird boxes and two bat nurseries invite insect-eating guests to stay awhile and dine in the vineyards; ground nests of meadowlarks are protected by barriers in springtime to prevent farm machinery and vineyard workers from inadvertently destroying them; snakes are safely relocated; bears and big horned sheep are discouraged from sharing the harvest, but never harmed. Organic viticulture practices are in place, and compost and cover crops are a given.
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