The GOODS from Meyer Family Vineyards

Okanagan Falls | The Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards (CWA) have been held annually since 2001 and each year, Canada’s leading wine experts evaluate over 1000 wines from across the country, presenting awards in nearly two dozen categories. The CWA is judged by some of Canada’s most respected wine experts, journalists, sommeliers, buyers and industry professionals including Anthony Gismondi, David Lawrason, DJ Kearney, Rhys Pender and Sid Cross.

This year, Meyer Family Vineyards, in operation just since 2006 has been awarded the Number One BC Wine of 2012 for its 2010 Sonja Gaudet Tribute Series Chardonnay. This achievement is on the heals of another CWA award for the same wine in the Best Five Whites In Canada category.

Proprietors JAK and Janice Meyer had this to say: “Beyond being absolutely thrilled, receiving this honour also serves to solidify our belief that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir should be a focus and speciality in the Okanagan. Chris Carson, our wine maker, continues to demonstrate his position as one of the best in the country by garnering such awards and acknowledgements. His time in places like Montrachet and Central Otago have given him the skills and ability to craft these world class wines.”

The 2010 Meyer Tribute Chardonnay is described by Treve Ring as “powerful on the nose, with cream, ripe red apple and toast aromas. Lean, juicy acidity keeps this single vineyard Naramata chardonnay from becoming overwhelming – dangerously possible amidst the buttery baked apple, clove and lemon notes. It has popped corn and bitter lemon character on the lingering finish. This will stand up to cream-based dishes and fresh crab.”

Just in time for the holidays, MFV has put together a Limited Edition Six Bottle Collector’s Set in a signed wooden case with the 2010 Meyer Tribute Chardonnay. There are only 20 sets available. Wine club members receive 10% off on this package and all wines listed in the wine store.

All Meyer Family wines can be ordered via the website the wineclub or by calling (250) 497-8553.

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

The 2010 Meyer Tribute Chardonnay is described by Treve Ring as “powerful on the nose, with cream, ripe red apple and toast aromas. Lean, juicy acidity keeps this single vineyard Naramata chardonnay from becoming overwhelming – dangerously possible amidst the buttery baked apple, clove and lemon notes. It has popped corn and bitter lemon character on the lingering finish. This will stand up to cream-based dishes and fresh crab.”

Just in time for the holidays, MFV has put together a Limited Edition Six Bottle Collector’s Set in a signed wooden case with the 2010 Meyer Tribute Chardonnay. There are only 20 sets available. Wine club members receive 10% off on this package and all wines listed in the wine store.

All Meyer Family wines can be ordered via the website, the wineclub or by calling (250) 497-8553.