Record-breaking summer heat and draught-like conditions paying off for island wine producers
Victoria - This summer time we noticed record-breaking warmth and extended draught-like circumstances, which made for the proper mixture for rising grapes on Vancouver Island. Now, wine producers within the Cowichan Valley are reaping the rewards. "Shoppers are appreciating what the island can produce," stated Brent Rowland, who's the winemaker at Averill Creek Winery. The Cowichan Valley might...