2024 Unoaked Chardonnay
River Stone
Oliver, BC
$24.90
From their Good Neighbours series. Made with grapes that came from the Columbia River area of Washington State. Lemon yellow with a hint of green and medium-minus intensity. The nose opens with lemon, apple, mandarins, nectarines, almonds, melon, and wet stones. Good balance with medium-plus body. The flavours mirror the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. Serve with roasted chicken and a couscous salad.
90 Points
2021 Pinot Gris
Skimmerhorn
Creston, BC
$20.00
Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Apple, citrus, apricot, pear, honeysuckle, and orange zest on the nose. Good balance with good mouthfeel. The palate shows flavours of pear, apricot, melon, apple, and lime, followed by a medium-long finish with flavours lingering.
89 Points
2024 Riesling (Here and There Series)
Fort Berens
Lillooet, BC
$22.99
Pale lemon colour with light intensity. A varietal nose showing aromas of pear, apple peel, citrus, apricot pit, lemon balm, and a touch of honey. Good balance with refreshing acidity. Juicy citrus, Granny Smith apple, and pear on the palate. A medium-long finish. This is a light and refreshing summer wine perfect for picnics or served with summer salads, fried cod or a cheese plate.
91+ Points
2024 Small Wonder Rosé
Niche Wine Company
West Kelowna, BC
$28.00
Made from Washington farmed grapes. Orange/rosé colour with medium-minus intensity. Aromas of wild strawberry, sour cherry, red currant, lime zest, Asian pear, and almond with floral undertones on the nose. Good balance. Flavourful on the palate with fruit that echoes the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish.
90 Points
2022 Pinot Noir
Meyer Family Vineyards
Okanagan Falls, BC
$25.30
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. An inviting varietal nose of black cherry, black currant, black tea, cinnamon, herbs and ripe plum. Very good balance with silky smooth tannins. The palate mirrors the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. Be sure to give this wine time to breathe so it shows its best.
93+ Points
(All photos – Sam Hauck)
