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13 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Okanagan Valley.

Region DNA

The character of Okanagan Valley

Based on 1,003 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Okanagan Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
30
80–89 Great
135
70–79 Good
31
<70 Other
0

Based on 196 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Tree fruitOakRed fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Canadian Pinot Noir
290
Canadian Chardonnay
257
Canadian Merlot
229
Canadian Syrah
180
Canadian Pinot Gris
161
Canadian Riesling
140
Canadian Ice Wine
136
Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon
121

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Merlot727Cabernet Sauvignon504Pinot Noir504Cabernet Franc442Chardonnay428Shiraz/Syrah397Riesling292Pinot Gris256Gewürztraminer226Viognier216

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Okanagan Valley

Stag's Hollow

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About Okanagan Valley

Okanagan Valley is a wine region in Canada, home to 300 producers tracked on Femente, 30 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, producing Canadian Pinot Noir and Canadian Chardonnay wines with notes of Tree fruit, Oak, and Red fruit. It takes in Skaha Bench, Okanagan Falls, Naramata Bench, Golden Mile, and Black Sage - Osoyoos.

Okanagan Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Okanagan Valley?
The most planted varieties in Okanagan Valley are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Okanagan Valley known for?
Okanagan Valley is known for Canadian Pinot Noir, Canadian Chardonnay, and Canadian Merlot wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Okanagan Valley?
Femente tracks 300 producers in Okanagan Valley, of which 30 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Okanagan Valley?
Okanagan Valley is a wine region in Canada, taking in Skaha Bench, Okanagan Falls, Naramata Bench, and Golden Mile.

Okanagan Valley

The Okanagan splits its ambition between Old World restraint and New World ripeness, producing reds of genuine structure alongside whites that refuse to apologize for their fruit. Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir anchor the region's reputation, while Riesling and Chardonnay explore what continental sun and cool nights can coax from the vine.

Producers in Okanagan Valley

Restaurants in Okanagan Valley

Restaurants in Okanagan Valley