Sumac Ridge - Steller's Jay Brut After bottling

After bottling

and a longish 4 to 6 week total maceration which helps to focus and round the tannins

and the kind hospitality of the Bonomo family attract visitors from all over the world

the vines are closely monitored right up until the harvest and only the plots with the greatest maturity and health potential are selected for these wines

A full range of Riesling styles is produced

Sumac Ridge - Steller's Jay Brut After bottlingSumac Ridge was the very first operating estate winery in British Columbia and we proudly celebrated 40 years in 2021. The winery was founded by Harry McWatters in 1979 in the town of Summerland in the Okanagan Valley. Since the 1800s, the areas combination of sparkling water, brilliant sun and fertile land has made it ideal for growing grapes. Sumac Ridge Estate Winery has been dedicated to producing wine from 100% BC grown grapes since its inception