Many wine consumers in B.C. have heard of Blue Mountain. Few have had the pleasure of tasting anything it has produced. Getting your hands on a bottle of Blue Mountain wine is an exercise in determination. Not available in any liquor store, you must visit the winery itself, which is tucked away in Okanagan Falls on an isolated, albeit, breathtaking plot of land overlooking Vaseaux Lake. And you can't just drop in.
Visitation is by appointment only.
Mavety is not very accommodating to unannounced guests who ignore the sign at the road. And even if you do call ahead, there's no guarantee there will be any wine to taste. The vintages sell out quickly, a testament to the limited quantities and the high demand for the products. I've had the opportunity of sampling two Blue Mountain wines. A succulent Pinot Gris from 1994 was included in a tasting I took part in last year and since then I have been in search of wine made from the same variety that will please my palate in the same way.