2013 Pinot Noir (Optimum)
Gehringer Brothers
Oliver, BC
$20.99
I wasn’t impressed when I first opened this wine. I was quite surprised that I purchased it, if it hadn’t been very good at least. Then after it had some time to breathe and open up, wow. Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose is layered with classic pinot character, cherry, meaty, earthy, forest floor and vanilla. Very good balance with velvety tannins. The flavours follow the nose. A medium-long finish. Great value. A good match for pan-fried sockeye salmon.
2014 Chardonnay
Fort Berens
Lillooet, BC
$17.99
This Fraser Canyon wine is lemon yellow in colour with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of lemon, butter, oak and vanilla. Good balance. The flavours follow the nose. A medium-plus finish. Good value BC chardonnay.
2014 Riesling
Little Farm
Cawston, BC
$30.00
This wine is from Rhys Pender (Master of Wine) and his wife Alishan Driediger’s small four-acre vineyard in Cawston BC. Only 110 cases were made. Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. The wine shows classic Riesling aromas of diesel, apple, citrus and wet stones. The wine is clean and crisp and well balanced with good body. The flavours echo the nose followed by a lingering finish. This wine will only get better and better. Great aging potential.
(this wine was also mentioned in a previous MVC article)
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2014 Pinot Noir
Eau Vivre
Cawston, BC
$21.90
Garnet-brick in colour with medium-plus intensity. Cherry, earth and forest floor aromas on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long finish. This elegant wine benefits from time to breathe.
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2014 Cinq Blanc
Eau Vivre
Cawston, BC
$20.00
This fruity blend is 50% Pinot Gris, 23% Viognier, 21% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Riesling and 2% Gewürztraminer. Pale green straw colour with medium-light intensity. Pear, apple and citrus aromas on the nose. Good balance and structure. Tree fruit and citrus flavours on the palate. A medium long finish with lingering citrus notes. Paired well with roast chicken breast.
(All photos – Sam Hauck)
