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Okanagan Falls | Fans of Meyer Family Vineyards and cool climate Chardonnay can rejoice as the MFV 2010 Tribute Series Chardonnay is now available by the glass at three of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia lounges in Vancouver. The jewel of the Rosewood chain is the historical Hotel Georgia at 801 West Georgia Street in Vancouver. It first opened in 1927 in the heart of downtown Vancouver and became known as the city’s most elegant retreat welcoming guests like Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Katharine Hepburn and British royalty. The hotel has three lounges within: Reflections – the 4th floor rooftop patio, 1927 – the Lobby Bar and Prohibitions – the nightclub currently undergoing renovations and scheduled to open this fall.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer the 2010 Meyer Tribute Chardonnay. It is an excellent example of a new world Chardonnay with the elegance and balance of an old world wine and it is produced in our own backyard!” said Shon Jones-Parry, General Manager of the Reflections Lounge. JAK Meyer, proprietor of Meyer Family Vineyard added: “We couldn’t be happier to have our Tribute Chardonnay chosen for all three of the Hotel Georgia’s lounges, considered to be Vancouver’s, if not Canada’s, best and most popular. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce our wines to so many. And by the way, if you haven’t been to Reflections outdoor lounge on the fourth floor, you have been missing out!”

In the December 2011 review by David Lawrason of the National Post and Wine Align, Meyer Family Vineyard’s 2010 Old Main Road Vineyard “Tribute Series” Chardonnay was said to be “a lovely complex, quite rounded chardonnay with nifty peach fruit, floral notes almond/marzipan, peat smoke and butterscotch sweetness. Stylistically its mindful of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy. It’s medium full bodied, rich, smooth and elegant with a sense of ease that almost belies its depth. Classy and classic flavours linger to excellent length. 93 points.” While Daenna Van Mulligen, the WineDiva, said it has “enticing aromas of spiced pineapple, toast and creamy pears in warm butter with sweet vanilla and a hint of tangerine peel. It is a nicely balanced and elegant Chardonnay with good focus – lively fruit and citrus flavours are layered with fine spice. The finish is mouth-watering. 92 points.”

All Meyer Family wines can be ordered via the website (www.mfvwines.com), via email ([email protected]) or by calling (250) 763-9071. Minimum order is 2 bottles and shipping is free on orders of 12 or more.

Details

4287 McLean Creek Rd | Okanagan Falls, BC | V0H 1R1
Telephone: 250 497 8553
Web: www.meyerfamilyvineyards.com | Facebook | Twitter

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The People

Owners: JAK Meyer and Janice Stevens
Winemaker and viticulturist: Chris Carson
Assistant winemaker and viticulturist: Geoff Jejna
Tasting room manager: Sharon Misselbrook

About Meyer Family Vineyards

Meyer Family Vineyards, the little winery with the big reputation, now has two vineyards in the beautiful wine regions of the Okanagan Valley of BC; Old Main Road Vineyard, located on the Naramata Bench and McLean Creek Vineyard, the newest vineyard and winery on McLean Creek Road in Okanagan Falls. Nestled amongst beautiful orchards, rolling hills, crystal clear lakes, and unique micro climate, the Okanagan Valley is now home to well over 100 vineyards and is the ideal terroir for growing grapes. The same latitude as Champagne in France, the Okanagan is well suited for the Burgundy style wines that Meyer Family Vineyards is known for.

The Meyer Family

JAK (John Arthur Kenneth) and his wife Janice Stevens, wanted a place to put down roots and raise their two young daughters. They had lived in Alberta, Vancouver, the Turks and Caicos but after almost a year in Vernon they found themselves attracted to the lifestyle, the beauty, and the opportunities of the Okanagan. After years of sampling the best wines in the world, both appreciating and collecting wine, a vineyard seemed like a good fit. Three years of searching for the perfect site, led them finally to a small acreage in Naramata. With the help of a team of leading experts in Canada, they began to craft their single vineyard wines of excellence; Micro Cuvée Chardonnay and Tribute Chardonnay.

Then in 2008 they added the Okanagan Falls property which included a modest 2400 sq ft winery and another 16 acres of vines. Everything was in place for producing premium single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as a second tier label which includes Gewurztraminer, Rose and mid tier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The new tasting room was completed in October of 2010 and plans are in place for a special events area which will be used for hosting concerts, catered dinners or just as perfect place for guests to relax, kick back and enjoy the surroundings.

Reviews & Accolades

“the best dry white wines I have ever tasted from Canada”.
Steven Spurrier, Decanter Magazine

“It’s the Pinot you bring home to Mom… the one you’ll turn to for dependable quality and Pinotranquility”
Liam Carrier, IconWines.com

“A beauty that takes Okanagan Chardonnay to a new level of elegance and complexity”
4 and a half stars, Vines Magazine

“On the palate, the fruit is lush – citrus, ripe apple, a touch of butterscotch – without any of the heaviness one sometimes finds on oaked Chardonnay. This wine is bright and fresh and also shows a laser-like purity. 92/100”
John Schreiner on Meyer 2010 Old Main Vineyard Chardonnay – Tribute Series