History
The Mavety’s have been the fortunate stewards of the land that comprises Blue Mountain Estate for almost 50 years. In 1991, Ian and Jane Mavety, cellared the first vintage of Blue Mountain wines beginning a tradition of terroir driven wines reflective of this wonderful place in the Okanagan Valley.
“During 45 years of owning and growing grapes at Blue Mountain, from founding winemaker Ian Mavety. To our current winemaker Matt Mavety, our family has recognized one key thing – that our South Okanagan vineyard microclimate is a dream for creating a particular style and quality of cool climate wine. Our site delivers wine with great minerality and acidity with a fruit freshness offset by a unique, cellar-worthy richness that can only be described as Blue Mountain” — Christie Mavety
Viticulture
We believe that great wine is made in the vineyard, At Blue Mountain all of our wines are made from estate grown grapes, a single contiguous site with unique microclimates that are apparent in each vineyard block. Our dry climate allows for low intervention vineyard practices, reducing the need for sprays. We focus on soil health through cover crops, composting and encouraging biodiversity in the vineyard. Our preferred vineyard vehicle has two wheels and a battery. Electric bikes help us move quietly through the rows, care for the vines, and tread lightly on the land.
From vine to bottle, our hands on approach supports sustainability and quality.
Viniculture
When it comes to vinification, our aim is to create wines that are a reflection of the Okanagan, and in particular this site.
Our process involves minimal intervention with careful attention to handling practice from the early season in the vineyard all the way to harvest. Our fruit is hand-picked and sorted, and racked by gravity from barrel to barrel. We are proud of the wines we produce, but it is the singular belief in cultivating the best fruit that we can every season with minimal intervention. Fastidious attention to detail allows us to make wines of a consistent and precise nature.
