4/29/2023 0 Comments Thunderbird wine![]() Both began their relationships with wine at young ages and knew they wanted to study wine later in life. We should be celebrating Native American Heritage Month by learning about these wineries and supporting the wines they create.Ĭamins 2 Dreams was founded by wife-and-wife team Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez. This November, I’ve done a deep dive into learning about three Indigenous wineries and their winemaking practices. ![]() The argument of Lo-TEK is that we need to embrace “Indigenous innovation” for humans and nature to work “in symbiosis.” If wine is going to survive as a community essential in North America, it’s important that we understand how and why to implement sustainable, ethical and adaptable winemaking practices-and it’s even more imperative that we credit Indigenous people for their foundational agricultural philosophies. This is a manual for understanding the Indigenous philosophies behind sustainable practices with in-depth examples from all over the world. In my quest for understanding these principles, Telesomm founder Vanessa Raymond suggested I read Julia Watson’s Lo-TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism. Furthermore, sustainable agricultural practices existed in this country long before Europeans brought wine here.Īvant Partir representative Amanda Kimbrough was the first to educate me about natural winemaking practices adopted from Indigenous agricultural principles, particularly noting the widespread lack of credit given to Native Americans and First Nations people. As someone studying wine academically, I’m constantly seeking sources for information on the stories behind our winemaking and wine-sharing practices in North America, so I’ve been interested in researching where these winemaking concepts originated.Īll the buzzwords surrounding natural wine might seem new and exciting to European Americans and Canadians, but these are winemaking methods that many countries (that have been making wine longer than us) already historically practice. It’s dark in color and flavor, prominently featuring notes of cherries and violets buoyed by a spiciness that pulls back before overpowering the palate.This year, we saw many winemakers adopting and embracing natural winemaking. Named for the mythical thunderbird, Talon is a well-balanced red blend of 30 percent Syrah, 22 percent merlot, 21 percent malbec, and other grapes. ![]() But the one that charmed us for its accessibility is the Talon 2015. Photography: Nk'Mip Cellars/Facebook Photography: Nk'Mip Cellars/FacebookĬurrently, it crafts nine varietals, including a cabernet sauvignon and the knockout blended Meritage. Pronounced “in-ka-meep,” the 18,000-square-foot winery overlooking Osoyoos Lake features dynamic wines and locally inspired cuisine. ![]() Of course, the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Nk’Mip Cellars is our favorite, and not just because it’s the first Aboriginal-owned and -operated winery in North America. Such is the lay of the land in this region, brimming with vineyards and orchards. What will you find in the southernmost town of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia? A luxury resort, a rich Indigenous cultural center, and an abundance of wineries. North America’s original Aboriginal-owned and -operated winery produces dynamic vintages in a charming setting. ![]()
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