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A recent visit to Lunessence Winery on the Summerland Bench let us taste five Estate Single Vineyard (ESV) wines: four from the 2025 vintage and the winery\u2019s first Pinot Noir release from its young Giant\u2019s Head vineyard.<\/p>\n

Three wines particularly impressed us: the vibrant 2025 Brut Riesling, the aromatic 2025 Field White and the juicy 2023 Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

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The tasting also highlighted the winery\u2019s success at the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada, where three of the wines received medals.<\/p>\n

Lunessence: Organically Farmed on the Summerland Bench<\/h2>\n

Lunessence Winery is located on the Summerland Bench, overlooking Okanagan Lake. Its estate vineyards have been organically farmed since 2014 and certified organic since 2020.<\/p>\n

The winery\u2019s philosophy emphasizes biodiversity, healthy soils and sustainable viticulture. Its Estate Single Vineyard collection showcases the distinctive character of its Summerland vineyards.<\/p>\n

The original estate Riesling vines are now 23 years old, while the newer Giant\u2019s Head vineyard is beginning to produce its first commercial releases.<\/p>\n

Brandon Lawrence: A New Generation of Winemaking<\/h2>\n
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Brandon Lawrence brings a strong connection to Summerland\u2019s wine industry and considerable familiarity with the region\u2019s vineyards.<\/p>\n

He grew up at Greata Ranch, where his father worked as vineyard manager. Although he initially studied kinesiology with the intention of becoming a physiotherapist, summer work in vineyards and an opportunity to participate in a harvest eventually led him toward winemaking.<\/p>\n

His return to his Summerland roots and his approach to winemaking were profiled in the April 2026 article, Rooted in the Land: Brandon Lawrence and the Spirit of Summerland Wine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His work at Lunessence combines an understanding of the region\u2019s growing conditions with techniques such as wild fermentation, extended lees contact and restrained oak use.<\/p>\n

The 2025 Vintage: A Welcome Return to Abundance<\/h2>\n
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The 2025 growing season marked an important recovery for British Columbia\u2019s wine industry following the devastating winter freezes of 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n

A relatively mild winter, early spring and extended growing season helped vineyards recover and contributed to healthier yields and promising fruit quality across the Okanagan.<\/p>\n

At Lunessence, the vintage produced a distinctive collection of aromatic whites, sparkling Riesling and a refreshing Blanc de Noirs Ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The estate\u2019s two Rieslings display substantial natural acidity, while the Field White combines ripe fruit with floral intensity. These wines provide an interesting early indication of the vintage\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n

Critical Acclaim for the Estate Wines<\/h2>\n

Lunessence\u2019s 2025 releases have attracted recognition from both competition judges and independent wine reviewers.<\/p>\n

At the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada, organized by WineAlign, three wines from our tasting received medals:<\/p>\n