2761 Shuswap Rd, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Description of Business:
Harper’s Trail wines are crafted from grapes harvested in the Thompson Okanagan, and their crisp acidity and minerality represent the region’s terroir. Products include red wines, white wines, rosé wine, and sparkling wines; available to purchase throughout BC. To learn more, head on over to their website or social media pages!
Website: https://www.harperstrail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/harperstrail
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HarpersTrail/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HarpersTrail
What microorganism(s) are used in the fermentation process?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae/bayanus and other indigenous yeast, Oenococcus Oeni and various species of Lactobacillus and Pediococcus bacteria
What is your production/fermentation process? (scale, quantity produced (ex. Number of Bottles per batch or year))
Varies in regards to the harvest crops, anywhere from 1500 to 5000 cases per year
What raw materials do you use? How do you source them (local or not?)
Grapes, we farm them ourselves organically
How do you handle waste management?
Compost our pomace (the solid remains of grapes after pressing for juice)
Do you have a product list? Highlighted or recommended products, consumption amount recommendation, parring recommendations?
All information and tasting sheets are on our website
When did you open? Why did you open? Any fun/interesting history? (Any background information on company would be appreciated)
2010
Where are the products available for purchase?
At our winery and our online store as well as various restaurants and liquor stores throughout the province
Product shelf life/storage conditions?
As long as desired