Summary: <a class="a2a_button_facebook a2a_counter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-19th-2016-nk-mip%2F&linkname=November%2019th%202016%20%E2%80%93%20Nk%E2%80%99%20Mip" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-19th-2016-nk-mip%2F&linkname=November%2019th%202016%20%E2%80%93%20Nk%E2%80%99%20Mip" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fnovember-19th-2016-nk-mip%2F&title=November%2019th%202016%20%E2%80%93%20Nk%E2%80%99%20Mip"></a><br> We salute the Winery of the Year – Nk Mip with Daenna Van Mulligen, Chief Clarence Louie and Winemaker Randy Picton<br> Ollie Powrie – Viticulturist for Villa Maria. Tall tales of fine wines down under.<br> Valeria Tait – GM and Winemaker for Bench 1775<br> <br> THE SHOW <br> Nk’Mip is announced Canadian Winery of the Year in the 2016-17 InterVin International Wine Awards. They also came in second in the International competition against The World.<br> Clarence Louie – Chief of Osoyoos Indian Band.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Randy Picton – Head Winemaker <br> Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva<br> <br> <br> Pronounced “in-ka-meep,” North America’s first aboriginal owned and operated winery overlooks Osoyoos Lake in the Okanagan Valley.<br> Using grapes from the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Inkameep Vineyard managed by Sam Baptiste, winemaker Randy Picton and assistant winemaker Justin Hall produce wines in three tiers: Winemaker’s Series, Qwam Qwmt and Mer’r’iym tiers. The award-winning portfolio includes favourites such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Talon, Dreamcatcher, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling Icewine.<br> <br> Nk’Mip Cellars story begins with the people of the Osoyoos Indian Band; strong, independent, and proud, with a rich history as the stewards of the desert landscape. Under the leadership of Chief Clarence Louie – who believes that native independence hinges on economic independence – the band owns the winery in partnership with Constellation Brands Canada. The winery is part of an engaging and ambitious development that also includes a resort hotel, spa, golf course and cultural centre, the spectacular 18,000-square-foot winery is nestled in prime terroir overlooking Osoyoos Lake.<br> <br> The Wine Diva was one of the key members of the InterVin Judging Team – she gives us the inside scoop on how and why they won!!<br> We all talk about three outstanding releases that were awarded Gold Medals.<br> Qwam Qwmt Merlot 2014 – simply outstanding<br> Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – who says we can’t grow Cabs?<br> Qwam Qwmt Syrah 2014 – Great now but give it 3-5 years it will be World Class.<br> NK’MIP CELLARS 2016 MEDAL WINNERS<br> 2015 NK’MIP CELLARS QWAM QWMT RIESLING ICEWINE<br><br> – Gold, InterVin Wine Awards<br><br> – Silver, British Columbia Wine Awards<br> 2015 NK’MIP CELLARS WINEMAKER’S DREAMCATCHER<br><br> – Bronze, InterVin Wine Awards<br> 2015 NK’MIP CELLARS WINEMAKER’S PINOT BLANC<br><br> – Silver, InterVin Wine Awards<br> 2015 NK’MIP CELLARS WINEMAKER’S ROSÉ<br><br> – Bronze, InterVin Wine Awards<br><br> – Silver, British Columbia Wine Awards<br> 2014 NK’MIP CELLARS QWAM QWMT CABERNET SAUVIGNON<br><br> – Gold, InterVin Wine Awards<br><br> – Bronze,
