Great Northwest Wine Magazine has selected Van Westen Vineyards on the Naramata Bench as the 2024 British Columbia Winery of the Year.
Rob Van Westen continues to team with winemaking Mike Sutherland and American expat Tom DiBello to produce a dazzling array of red and white wines. Last fall, Van Westen merited a trio of Platinum Awards from Great Northwest Wine’s 24th annual judging.
Our profile of Van Westen Vineyards will appear in the Spring 2024 issue of Great Northwest Wine Magazine, scheduled to reach subscribers in early April.
Ron says
Have been enjoying Van Westen’s gems for very many years and am never disappointed.
Rob grew up on the bench working with all its potential to create wines of depth and substance without being complacent with the accolades for past vintages and is always seeking to better his own and his neighbors’ results and circumstances. He is generous with his knowledge and seeks to help others in the industry. His wines often elicit wow responses and are really exceptional value for the quality.
His is a true Estate winery in that he plants and tends the vines with love and produces great wines from what he grows on lands his family have nurtured for many years. His wines grace selective wine lists in a number of BC’s finest restaurants where the Sommeliers and owners know what exceptional wines are expected to provide to discerning palates. Do enjoy!