More delicious BC Wines that are on our #FavouriteThings list and they are among the most affordable of wines that we recommend to our readers. Please note that at this price point these quality wines will sell out quickly. We suggest you visit the winery to stock up before they are all gone.

Gewürztraminer 2016

Varietal: Gewürztraminer

Region: Okanagan Falls, British Columbia

Vintage: 2016

The wine was crafted from a southwest-facing heritage block of vines planted on our estate McLean Creek Road Vineyard in 1994 with cuttings hailing from Germany. The vineyard is comprised of alluvial and glacial deposits making up a mix of gravel and sandy loam and is well-suited to this variety, allowing us to craft a beautifully aromatic, food-friendly Gewürztraminer. Drink now through 2020.

Awards:

Bronze Medal, National Wine Awards of Canada, 2017

Reviews:

John Schreiner – John Schreiner (Apr 2017) : 88 pts

Retail: $18.00

Can you believe this price point for a wine you can put down until 2020? Unbelievable value here and like all Meyers wine it’s a winner in our books and a winner at the National Wine Awards of Canada. Get on it!

Okanagan Valley Chardonnay 2016

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: Okanagan Valley

Vintage: 2016

Limited available, while quantities last.

This wine is a blend of our Old Main Road vineyard planted in 1996 on the Naramata Bench and our McLean Creek Road vineyard planted in 1994 in Okanagan Falls. The juice was cold settled for two days then transferred off its heavy sediment to a stainless steel vessel. A long cool fermentation of four weeks ensued and the wine was left on its fine lees for four months. The combination of vineyard sites, vine age, and production method create a well-rounded, fruit-driven Chardonnay that encompasses the region as a whole.

Awards:

Bronze Medal, National Wine Awards of Canada, 2017

Reviews:

John Schreiner – John Schreiner (Apr 2017) : 89 pts

Retail: $20.00

This Chardonnay will convince your ABC wine friends that you’re right and they have just not tasted the right Chard.

Okanagan Valley Chardonnay 2017

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: Okanagan Valley

Vintage: 2017

The wine is a blend of our two estate vineyards; Old Main Road vineyard planted in 1996 on the Naramata Bench, McLean Creek Road vineyard planted in 1994 in Okanagan Falls and JAK’s sister Terry Meyer-Stone’s vineyard on Anarchist Mountain in Osoyoos, BC. This Chardonnay is a blend of many separate small batch picks; the unique terroirs of the three vineyard sites yield a wine with elegance, finesse and length.

Retail: $20.00

If it’s “McLean Creek Road” then you know it’s a good one. Great wines are coming from this vineyard. Although a new release, at this price point, don’t let it linger on the winery store shelf get on it now.

Riesling 2015

Varietal: Riesling

Region: Naramata, BC

Vintage: 2015

Last tasted notes: Notes of lime zest and hints of floral, the palate is dry and mineral-driven with a lingering acidity. Tasting fantastic in it’s prime, drink this wine now or over the next year.

Retail: $20.00

How could I not include the Meyer Rieslings. So good and such a great price point. Please note this vintage is in short supply.

Riesling 2016

Varietal: Riesling

Region: Naramata, British Columbia

Vintage: 2016

Our belief in focusing on varieties and wines that we feel are best suited to the Okanagan and the individual terroir of each vineyard has led us to make this very small batch of Riesling from a single vineyard planted in 2005 on the Naramata Bench’s Fleet Road. The wine went through an indigenous fermentation, is citrus and mineral-driven on both the nose and palate, and pairs with a wide variety of foods.

Awards:

Bronze Medal, National Wine Awards of Canada, 2017

Retail: $20.00

Can you believe it? An award winning Riesling at this price point. It really is unbelievable value and if you’re looking for an excellent single vineyard Riesling that is in this price range we definitely recommend you buy without delay.

Tasting notes courtesy of Meyer Family Vineyards.

When visiting the Okanagan, before you go: Do your homework and a bit of research about the wineries you wish to visit. Check the winery website to find out their months, days and hours that their Tasting Room is open. Know if you need to book your tasting in advance of your visit. Many wineries are now so busy there may be times that they are unable to accommodate you. It will be a much better visit if you have a confirmed appointment. Be on time. Expect to pay for your tasting, some, but not all wineries refund all or a portion of the fee if you purchase wine. Plan ahead for a designated driver or use the services of a wine tour company. Limit the number of wineries you visit in a day. A more leisurely timeline will increase your enjoyment. For the best overall experience, I like to limit my daily visits to no more than three maximum, and if a winery lunch is on the agenda, no more than two winery tastings.

About Meyer Family Vineyards

Crafting Single Vineyard Wines of Excellence

In traditional French burgundy style we focus on small case lots of varietals best suited and expressive of their unique place of origin with an emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We produce about 8,000 cases and strive to produce the finest wines possible. Our wines are hand harvested and hand crafted and we take great pride in each bottle of wine with great attention to detail. We hope that you enjoy our wines as much as we enjoy making them!