Photo: Contributed Wine: Garnet Valley Ranch 2022 Pinot Noir Winery: Garnet Valley Ranch Winery Why drink it: Located just a few minutes from Summerland, Garnet Valley Ranch is a magical property with bee hives, a lavender farm, vegetable gardens, horses and even camping opportunities. Owned by Okanagan Crush Pad, it is organically and regeneratively farmed and has the highest-elevation vineyards in the valley. It is also making some outstanding cool-climate wines, such as this Pinot Noir.
Winemakers Matt Dumayne and Kat D’Costa are behind this beauty, which is a deep garnet colour with notes of ripe cherry, cocoa and clay. Pair with: Cedar-planked BC salmon, lamb, roast chicken, duck breast Price: $44 Music pairing: Walk On the Water by John Martyn.