The GOODS from Meyer Family Vineyards

Okanagan Falls | In August of this year, the Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards were held in Penticton, BC with over 1,260 entries. The Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards (CWA) are judged by some of Canada’s most respected wine experts including wine writers, journalists, sommeliers, buyers and industry professionals. The competition also seeks out new and emerging talent in the industry to be part of the panel. This blend of experience and enthusiasm, brought by judges from many regions across Canada, ensures a comprehensive view of the wine world’s most current state. The CWA judging panel this year was co-headed by Anthony Gismondi and David Lawrason and included the following prestigious palates from across the country: Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, Bill Zacharkiw, Craig Pinhey, DJ Kearney, Heather Rankin, Janet Dorozynski, John Szabo, Rémy Charest, Rhys Pender, Rick VanSickle, Sid Cross, Stuart Tobe, Tom Firth and Treve Ring.

While we still have to wait for the full competition results for categories like Top 25 BC Wines of the Year, The Best Canadian White Wines of 2012 and The 25 Best Wineries in Canada, the Medal Results are in and Meyer Family Vineyards has taken home Gold, Silver and Bronze.

JAK and Janice Meyer had this to say: “We are absolutely thrilled that all four of our entries have earned medals at the 2012 Wine Access CWA and we believe this shows both the consistency of quality in our wines and our commitment to excellence.”

A Gold Medal (90+ points) has been awarded to Meyer Family Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir McLean Creek Road Vineyard and the 2010 Tribute Series Sonia Gaudet Chardonnay Old Main Road Vineyard. Unfortunately the 2010 McLean Creek Pinot is sold out; check your local speciality store for last remaining bottles.

A Silver Medal (88-89 points) has been awarded to Meyer Family Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay McLean Creek Road Vineyard and a Bronze Medal (86-87 points) to Meyer Family Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir Reimer Vineyard. Again, Meyer Pinots move fast, and this vintage is also sold out.

All Meyer Family wines can be ordered via the website (www.mfvwines.com), via email ([email protected]) or by calling (250) 497-8553. Minimum order is 2 bottles.

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