SUPPORTING SALMON-SAFE WINES
Down the road in Okanagan Falls, all three vineyards farmed by Stag’s Hollow Winery have been certified Salmon-Safe since 2020. The vineyards were successfully re-certified this past summer through 2027. The whole-farm inspection noted the winery’s ongoing commitment to planting cover crops, expanding habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife within the vineyard and using integrated pest management programs, thereby reducing runoff, increasing biodiversity and protecting water quality. (Check out the pairing on page 13.) A similar story is being played out in more and more vineyards across the Okanagan Valley. Tantalus Vineyards (more on this winery on page 20 and a pairing on page 17), Haywire Winery, Osoyoos Larose and Culmina Family Estate Winery have successfully achieved Salmon-Safe certification thanks to their commitment to pest control and watershed management. These wineries focus on sustainability and safeguarding their unique terroirs, but Salmon- Safe certification serves as yet another reflection of their commitment and provides consumers with a sign of assurance that’s easy to understand. Sip Salmon-Safe with Local Salmon Wineries committing to help Pacific salmon thrive supports BC culturally, economically and gastronomically, so it seems hard to debate the overarching goal of the Salmon-Safe program. This is why it’s worth considering the Salmon- Safe label when picking up a bottle of BC wine. All of the wines recommended here pair remarkably well with fresh BC salmon. Check out page 12 to 17 for recipes and Salmon-Safe pairings to enjoy. “Wineries committing to help Pacific salmon thrive supports BC culturally, economically and gastronomically...”
Haywire Merlot BC VQA $24.99 346554
A Merlot for Merlot fans (or any fan of robust red wines), this engaging, easy-to- get-into red offers opulent fruit and suave tannins.
Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin BC VQA $59.99 129999 An iconic, premium,
single-vineyard red, this Bordeaux blend brings opulent dark fruit and engrossing texture, with a bold but balanced style.
Culmina R&D Red Blend BC VQA $19.99 495846 This Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend is juicy and rich, with lots of fruit and taste bud tingles, and all the cozy feels.
For more information on Salmon-Safe wines, or for wineries interested in being certified, visit salmonsafe.ca .
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