Wednesday Wine Reviews

2021 Gewürztraminer Upper Bench Penticton, BC $25.00 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  This aromatic nose offers lychee, mango, red apple peel, delicate lime zest, and floral notes.  Nicely balanced acidity and sugar.  Pleasing fruit on the palate with flavours mirroring the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish.  Interestingly, this wine improved significantly with time to … Read more

Clos du Soleil Announces Its Washington Series

When life hands you lemons, source your grapes elsewhere. Faced with the challenging conditions affecting many B.C. vineyards, Clos du Soleil turned to Washington State growers to help craft its 2024 vintage. After thorough inspections and close collaboration, the team identified the ideal fruit for their needs. Not only did they select the grapes themselves, … Read more