Several Summerland wineries earned medals in the 2016 Best of Varietals at the 22nd annual Spring Okanagan Wine Festival
The festival, from April 28 to May 8, featured wines from the Okanagan, Similkameen and elsewhere in the B.C. Interior.
The Best of Varietal Awards were presented on the first day of the annual spring festival.
Gewurtztraminer: Thornhaven Estates Winery, 2015 Gewurztraminer
Pinot Blanc: Evolve Cellars, 2014 Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris: Dirty Laundry Vineyard, 2014 Say Yes Pinot Gris
Riesling: Dirty Laundry Vineyard, 2014 Riesling
Sparkling: Haywire Winery at Okanagan Crush Pad, 2014 Haywire The Bub
Syrah based blends: Thornhaven Estates Winery, 2014 XV