Better with age: Ten B.C. winemakers

"The bright hope: John and Virginia Weber, Orofino

Saskatchewan isn’t exactly wine country, but that’s where John and Virginia Weber are from. In 2001, looking for something new, this young couple fell in love with the Similkameen Valley and purchased this small vineyard.

But don’t think they’re just winging it out here. Both have been studying wine at Okanagan University College, where John was the first ever recipient of the Frank Supernak Bursary, which is sponsored by the college and the Canadian Vintners Association and given to the student who shows the greatest potential in B.C.’s wine industry.

So far it seems to be paying off: Already, Orofino wines show great flair and promise and are among B.C. wine lovers’ favourite “cult” wines."