The 2025 harvest will be remembered as one of the most dynamic and abundant seasons in Township 7’s history. With 232 short tons of fruit brought in, this year marks our second-largest harvest ever, surpassed only by 2018’s 238 tons. Every other vintage has come in below 200, making 2025 truly exceptional.
A Growing Season Full of Surprises
The season began with a cool, wet spring that delayed bud break and bloom, and early disease pressure kept our vineyard teams on high alert. A few sites experienced mild powdery mildew, but the shift to a warm, dry summer quickly improved conditions. By July, vine growth surged, and our white varieties were already tracking ahead of average.
Harvest began early – August 26th in Naramata, with premium fruit destined for our sparkling wine program. From that moment on, the pace has been steady and fast.
A Big Year for Whites and Sparkling Wines
After two lighter crop years, growers left additional canes to ensure adequate fruiting, and the vines responded generously. We expanded our white and sparkling production to meet increasing demand, and the quality coming into the cellar has been outstanding—bright acidity, vibrant aromatics, and excellent balance.
Our South Langley Estate Vineyard also delivered one of its strongest years ever, producing 5.5 short tons of beautiful fruit. A special thank you goes to Erica, whose meticulous vineyard management kept disease pressure low despite the challenging start. Like the Okanagan, Langley enjoyed a cool, damp spring followed by a warm, dry summer—ideal conditions for steady ripening.
Record Heat Units and Beautiful Ripeness
Growing Degree Days (GDD) reached all-time highs in both Langley and Naramata in 2025. This exceptional accumulation of heat, combined with the intense warmth of September, helped even late-ripening varieties achieve excellent sugar development and phenolic maturity—resulting in concentrated flavours and balanced acidity across the board.
New Varietals Arrive in the Cellar
This harvest also brought exciting additions to our winemaking program. We welcomed Roussanne, which will be blended with Viognier for the 2025 Interlude White; Auxerrois, an aromatic component that will elevate our Seven Blanc; and Rotberger, perfectly suited for enhancing the freshness and vibrancy of our Rosé wines.
The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years—defined by exceptional fruit quality, generous yields, and exciting new varietals. We can’t wait to share the results with you as these wines evolve in the cellar. Cheers to another remarkable season at Township 7!
