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We are very excited to showcase BC Pinot Noirs from producers that focus on this varietal and believe that this is a wine that is extremely well suited for this region. As our wine industry grows the need to gain international recognition more and more is inevitable and in order to do this effectively we […]

Okanagan wineries hosting first Pinot Noir festival A small group of Okanagan wineries joining forces to organize the province’s first Pinot Noir festival where they intent to pit their best Pinots against others from around the world. By Gordon Hamilton, Special to The Sun August 23, 2013 In the photo above: Winery owners Luke Smith, […]

Understanding the ‘heartbreak grape’ By Gordon Hamilton, Special To The Sun August 24, 2013 Vancouver Sun Before he owned a vineyard, Meyer Family Vineyards owner JAK Meyer was never a big fan of Pinot Noir. Even Pinot’s stoutest advocates use terms such as “fickle,” or “the heartbreak grape,” to describe it. Some even say its […]

By Kristi Patton – Penticton Western News Published: August 20, 2013 1:00 PM Celebrate B.C. pinot noirs at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls on Sept. 1. Sit back, relax and enjoy the smell of salmon baking on the fire and music in the background while you sip on a glass of wine at the […]

Welcome to the ‘New Okanagan’ An emerging class of local wine, food and people by Anthony Gismondi piquenewsmagazine.com “Somebody called me a cheerleader for B.C. wines the other day and, to be honest, I was somewhat offended. Cheerleading? Sorry, that’s not my game. I’ve always been a global wine guy and up until the last […]

We just saw this article in The Globe and Mail, thrilled that our 2011 Reimer Vineyard Pinot Noir received 92 points from Beppi Crosariol! “Produced from fruit in South East Kelowna, this terrific red excelled in a tough vintage thanks to meticulous farming and winemaking practices. Many clusters were lopped off midway through the season […]

BC Pinot Noir Celebration in the Vancouver Sun! Read the full article here! When: Sunday, September 1st Where: Meyer Family Vineyards Taste award winning wines, new releases & wines that you won’t get anywhere else! 12 local wineries, BC panel discussion with guest speakers Rhys Pender, Kurtis Kolt, John Schreiner  & DJ Kearny! TICKETS: $125 […]

2011 Winnifred Mary Stewart Tribute Series Chardonnay recommended by Steven Spurrier, renowned taster, in Sept 2013 issue of DECANTER Magazine!

Each year during the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, Canada’s top wine writers and tasters get together to evaluate Canada grown wines and award various medals to Canadian wines and wineries. We are thrilled to announce that Meyer Family Vineyards has received five awards this year including a PLATINUM award for our JUST RELEASED […]

Meyer Family Vineyards 2011 Micro Cuvée Chardonnay receives 93+pts – Liam Carrier, IconScores.ca. Read Liam Carrier’s review on IconScores.ca here. Our family owned “Old Main Road Vineyard” is located on a terrace on the famed Naramata Bench, BC. The vineyard has a gentle northerly aspect with the soil comprised of alluvial deposits making up a […]

“Wine Access Magazine Awards Meyer Family Vineyards 2010 Tribute Series Chardonnay As Number One BC Wine of 2012 ” Okanagan Falls, BC: December 10, 2012 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 […]

Harvest is an extremely busy time for our very hands-on Winemaker, Chris Carson. During this period he is ever present: picking, transporting, crushing…24/7. We did manage to chase him around the vineyard though to get a few words from him on his thoughts regarding this year’s Harvest.