A Passion for Winemaking & Place Behind the last 15 years of Tantalus winemaking is general manager and winemaker David Paterson. He was born in Vancouver and raised in New Zealand, and his curiosity and passion for winemaking have taken him all over the wine world. At Tantalus, he’s pooled this experience to make small-batch wines that express the land. slopes keep air flowing freely, all conditions for Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to thrive. The wines speak of the place: the moderate climate with long, sunny days produces intense flavours in the grapes, while the cool evenings maintain vibrant acidity. The vineyard overlooks Kelowna and Okanagan Lake in the East Kelowna Slopes Sub-Geographical Indication (GI) of the Okanagan Valley GI. The lake moderates the temperatures, and the hillside’s gentle
The Quest for Sustainable Tantalus is building a reputation as a leader in
sustainability. “It makes sense to look after the place,” says Paterson. “Sustainability isn’t just environmental, though; it’s about all aspects of the business, from viticulture, winemaking and human resources to economic stability. It takes all these things to make great wine. Importantly, sustainable isn’t something you ever achieve; it is about continual improvement, about making decisions that make sense and work in the right direction.”
“We are farmers first, and we can’t make great wine without great grapes…Sustainable farming makes more resilient vines better able to handle harsh weather and, I believe, better-tasting wine.”
Tantalus Riesling
BC VQA $30.99 802280 An off-dry Riesling with balancing crispness, mineral acidity and flavours of stone fruit, lemon, lime and orchard blossoms, with a long, stony finish.
David Paterson, GM and Winemaker, Tantalus Vineyards
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