The Color of Wine

With OVer 1000 grape varietals used to make wine in the world, the true shade of this honorable beverage creates a rainbow of color from deep ruby to pale gold to strawberry pink. In the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, they have grown grapes since the 1860s and now cultivate over a dozen grapes to produce an array of quality vintages that are recognized across the world. One of the most well known and pioneering wineries is Mission Hill Family Estate (1730 Mission Hill Rd., 250-768-6448; missionhillwinery.com), made popular by proprietor Anthony von Mandl who purchased the domain in 1981. Today, Von Mandl has vineyards all over the valley, each striking against the bright blue of their respected rivers, a visage visitors can see while also taking in the bold lines and colors of architect Tom Kundig’s magnificent winery. As far as color in the glass goes, they offer silver-tinged viognier from their Martin’s Lane vineyard, cherry-hued pinot noir, and a merlot that has a deep red color like lush velvet. Then, when you are done admiring the glass, the sensation on the palate proves just as pleasing.