Although I started this series of wine features while it was still summer it’s not too late to enjoy these wines because they are truly all season wines.
Who says Rosé is only for summer sipping? What about crisp whites, can you enjoy them all year round? We know a bold red is perfect now with chillier weather but why not in the summer with bbq?
Let’s think outside the box when it comes to tagging a wine with a season. These wines are delicious anytime of the year, and these Road 13 Honest John’s wines are ideal spring, summer, fall and winter. Not only that they are good value too!
2022 Honest John’s Bright Rosé
Blend
38% Pinot Noir
26% Syrah
21% Gamay
12% Merlot
2% Cabernet Franc
1% Muscat Ottonel
Field Report
The 2022 growing season will be remembered for a late start, a cooler summer, and a long warm harvest season, giving wines ripe fruit and elegant acidity.
Tasting Notes
Hints of cherry blossom, ripe cherry, tropical fruit, and watermelon are showcased on the nose, with ripe red cherry, ripe apple, pear, and citrus complemented on the palate. This Rosé is the perfect balance between ripe fruit and natural acidity, ending with a lengthy finish.
Perfect Pairing
This fresh and vibrant Rosé is a welcome taste of summer and pairs well with seafood dishes, raw oysters, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, summer salads, BBQ beef burgers, and great company all year round.
2022 Honest John’s Crisp White Blend
Blend
42% Pinot Blanc
34% Viognier
15% Riesling
9% Muscat Ottonel
Field Report
The 2022 growing season will be remembered for a late start, a cooler summer, and a long warm harvest season, giving wines ripe fruit and elegant acidity.
Winemaker’s Report
All vineyard blocks were harvested at peak ripeness, sorted, pressed, and slowly fermented separately before final blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Fresh notes of tropical fruit, citrus, jasmine flowers, ripe pear, and lychee on the nose make this white wine come alive! Ripe, rich pineapple and papaya flavours, with hints of apple and pear on the palate. The ripe fruit is balanced with natural acidity.
Perfect Pairing
This refreshing white blend is a welcome splash of freshness. Serve it chilled with fresh seafood, summer fruit salads, roasted chicken, Thai food, sushi, and great weather.
2021 Honest John’s Bold Red Blend
Blend
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gamay Noir
Pinot Noir
Field Report
The 2021 growing season got an earlier than average start. The warm spring conditions resulted in an early budbreak and vigorous growth. June saw unprecedented temperatures and resulted in poor flowering and a lowered berry-set. Dry summer conditions continued to slow vine growth and bring wildfires. The silver lining was that the high level smoke blocked the sun, delaying ripening in the vineyards. Harvest began earlier than usual, with many grape varieties ripening at nearly the same time and picking finished earlier than most years.
Winemaker’s Report
Fruit for this wine was harvested, fermented and aged separately before final blending and bottling. The wine was kept on skins long
enough to extract the juicy fruit tannins and pressed off the skins to retain its approachable, smooth tannins.
Tasting Notes
Ripe dark fruit, strawberry pastry, and black pepper are delicately pronounced on the nose. Balanced with silky tannins, this fruit forward
red is a crowd-pleaser filled with complexity.
Perfect Pairing
By itself at a BBQ, patio, or beach or high up in a mountain meadow. Pair with BBQ ribs, mushroom dishes, grilled red meats, pasta with
tomato based sauces, BBQ chips, charcuterie boards, or with a cigar on the golf course.
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Images: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.
