Wine Facts #6

Complex soils and minerality of the Similkameen Valley

"Soils have been deposited from retreating glaciers, meltwaters, floods and streams. Wind-blown soils, alluvial fans and coarse rocky material have been broken down from the surrounding mountains. Our soils tend to be high in calcium carbonate and derived from limestone, schist or granite which seem to give a desirable mineral sensation to the wine. One of the most elusive and exciting elements unique to just a few regions is minerality which is something many wine lovers look for in the best quality wines. Minerality contributes to complexity, elegance and freshness, and is very often referred to by wine experts as a major characteristic of Similkameen wine."

An excerpt from Discover the Similkameen Valley’s Terroir by the Similkameen Independent Winegrowers.

https://www.similkameenwine.com/our-terroir/  © 2026 by Similkameen Independent Winegrowers

Vineyards and mountains in the Similkameen Valley