2024 Chardonnay (Here and There Series)
Fort Berens
Lillooet, BC
$24.99
Golden straw with medium-minus intensity. Banana, lemon zest, yellow apple, some tree fruit, tropical fruit, almond, minerality and salinity on the nose. Good balance with a creamy texture. Bright and crisp on the palate with the flavours following the nose, especially banana and pineapple. A slightly toasty medium-plus finish with citrus flavours lingering.
Serve with white fish, crab, or lobster.
90+ Points
2022 Sauvignon Blanc (Platinum)
Cedar Creek
Kelowna, BC
$40.00
Golden yellow with medium-minus intensity. The nose is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of flint, minerality, herbaceous notes, gooseberry, and citrus. Very good balance with flavours echoing the nose, followed by a medium-long finish. An elegant and harmonious nod to Sancerre. Serve with white fish or shellfish.
91 Points
2024 Cab Franc Rosé
Lightning Rock
Summerland, BC
$24.99
Salmon coloured with medium-minus intensity. The nose shows aromas of delicate orange blossom, pink grapefruit, cherry, and spice. Good balance with medium-plus body. The palate is juicy with vanilla cream, cherry, raspberry, and red currant flavours. A medium-plus finish. Open this wine chilled for a picnic or on the patio.
88 Points
2022 Meritage
Fort Berens
Lillooet, BC
$30.00
Fort Berens has been one of BC’s rising stars for several years and has gained a loyal fan following. This vintage is a blend of 70% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Fruity and inviting, with aromas of dark berries, beetroot, cherries, a touch of coconut, spice, and pencil shavings. Very good balance with lots of body. The flavours mirror the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. Good now and will be even better with some cellaring. A good match for Bolognaise, chilli, lamb, or barbecued burgers.
91+ Points
2022 Syrah
Winemaker’s CUT
Oliver, BC
$37.00
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Blackberry, blueberry, graphite, toast, black currant, a touch of black pepper, plum, a hint of chocolate and savoury notes on the nose. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. The flavours reflect the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. Improves noticeably with time to breathe. Serve this with a charcuterie platter, including peppered salami and aged hard cheeses.
92 Points
(All photos, except feature image – Sam Hauck)
