Anthony Gismondi: Annual B.C. grape report shines valuable light on province's production — today and tomorrow

The regulation requires mainland wineries to report and pay levies on tonnage bought to the grape council, allowing for a comprehensive set of information to digest.

The 2021 synopsis states: “In an otherwise mild winter, an extreme cold snap in mid-February 2021 caused bud damage in some areas. The growing season started with a warm, dry spring followed by a record-breaking heat wave in June and July. These high temperatures and dry conditions led to lower-than-average berry sizes and bunch weights. This, combined with warm weather in the early fall, resulted in early ripening for many varieties and high levels of grape ripeness.

In terms of red grapes, Merlot topped all producers at 2,950.50 ST, selling at an average of $3,047.53 per ton. Syrah fetched a stunning $3,515.89 per ton at Number 4. Finally, Marsanne topped all white grapes from a small base of 1.3 ST at $3,076.92 per ton. Total tonnage per region illustrates the breadth of B.C. wine-growing, although the lion’s share of vines and production reside in the South Okanagan. Oliver tops the list at 43.66 per cent, Osoyoos at 15.52, Penticton-Naramata-Kalenden sits at 8.63 and Kelowna at 7.71 per cent. Okanagan Falls and Similkameen Valley growers reported 4.

On the flip side of the coin, grapes such as Marsanne, Gruner Veltliner, Roussanne, Marquette, Ortega, Pinot Blanc, Malbec, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and more aren’t going away. Winemakers and growers are experimenting with new clones and vineyards as they continue the search for a spot among mainstream rivals.

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