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Gate 22 Winery Acquires Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos, BC
Investment Reflects Optimism in BC Wine Industry
and Commitment to Local Terroir
[Osoyoos, BC] – the team at Gate 22 Winery is pleased
to announce its acquisition of Adega on 45th Estate
Winery, a beloved family-owned winery in the heart of
Osoyoos, British Columbia. This acquisition is spearheaded
by a group of investors with extensive entrepreneurial
experience, having founded several successful
businesses globally.
Immerse yourself in all that the Osoyoos wine region offers.
Chris Herbert
Sitting picture perfect across the lake, is Adega on 45th Estate Winery. The Nunes and Farinha families, the winery’s founders, having recently retired entrusted Adega on 45th to the very capable Christa-Lee McWatters (a family name familiar to B.C. wine devotees) and award-winning winemaker Karen Yeung.
The sale of Adega on 45th in Osoyoos is one of several promising signs of recovery for B.C. wine country.
Tim Pawsey
No question, between the pandemic, wildfires, heat dome and killer freezes, the past few years add up to the most challenging to date in the unfolding story of British Columbia’s still-young wine industry.
Sneak a peek inside The Vault’s new location
Megan McKay Hall
Pour: Adega Riesling 2023. “It's very traditional with tropical and herbaceous notes. It’s perfect sipped cold on the patio.”
Pair: Spicy prawn noodle bowl
Tunes: “I’m also a fitness instructor, so anything high energy like John Summit.”
BC Food and Wine Radio
Find us this week on BC Food and Wine Radio. Christa-Lee talks all things Adega and about some of our upcoming new releases. Find us at the 47:20 mark of the show.
10 Wine + BBQ Pairings For The May Long Weekend
Vita Magazine, Adega on 45th – 2024 Riesling
This dry Riesling is your secret weapon for spicy or rich BBQ dishes. Its crisp acidity and notes of citrus, green apple, and stone fruit cut beautifully through grilled pork, hot sausages, or tangy chicken wings.
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19 Perfect Wine + Food Pairings For Your Easter Feast
Vita Magazine, Adega on 45th – Viognier. This floral, fruit-driven Viognier is an excellent match for roast chicken with lemon-herb seasoning, bringing out the dish’s fresh citrus and herbaceous notes.