 The Fort Wine Company,
Fort Langley, Dannielle Hayes photo
The greatest concentration of wineries can be around Langley and Fort Langley. Many of these are family-owned and managed with hands-on attention.
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Winery Highlights Wine growing success in the Vancouver Coast & Mountains region is largely due to the Domaine de Chaberton winery. Opening in 1991, it established the Fraser Valley as a credible wine-growing area. While there is a large amount of precipitation in the spring, winter and fall, this region is very dry in the summer months. The temperate climate is excellent for grapes to ripen early.
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Award-winning wine varietals include Semillon, White Meritage, Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir. Also try the spectacular fruit wines that are available, including, Cranberry, Blackberry, Peach, Apricot and Iced Apple. To reach them, just follow the burgundy-and-white Wine Route signs and map boards at rest stops on or near Highway 1. Dining opportunities abound en route. Pick up some boutique picnic fixings for a casual lunch next to the Fraser River, or enjoy a gourmet meal featuring fresh local ingredients paired with a vineyard's wines.Learn more about wine tours (self-guided or guided), the “high season” and some helpful touring tips on our Vancouver, Coast and Mountains Wine Tours page.
Domaine de ChabertonThe first winery established in the Fraser Valley and one of the largest estate wineries in BC. In 2008, Domaine de Chaberton’s wines took several medals in international competitions, including gold medals for their 2007 Bacchus and 2007 Pinot Gris at the 2008 Taster’s Guild International Wine Judging. Book a table overlooking the magnificent vineyard and indulge in authentic French bistro cooking at the winery's Zagat-rated Bacchus Bistro. The Fort Wine Co.Located near the Fort Langley National Historic Site, this much-loved fruit winery offers an array of table and dessert wines made from such locally grown delicacies as cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and wild blackberries. Pre-book a tour of the farm and winery and enjoy lunch at the Trapper’s Bistro, or call ahead to have a picnic ready when you arrive. Lotusland VineyardsThis winery utilizes only organically grown, Fraser Valley fruit in its exceptional, limited release wines. All Lotusland vintages are made in small batches, with grapes hand-harvested and processed within 48 hours. Photographs on Lotusland labels celebrate the people, places and things that make British Columbia great. Come sample the wine, enjoy the scenery, and breathe in the clean country air. For more information and planning your wine visit to BC: > See Wine Tips for Touring and TastingBack to the Top
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