2025 Pinot Gris SpearHead Kelowna, BC$24.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. A pronounced nose showing aromas of apple, lime zest, honeysuckle, ambrosia apple, pear, and wild honey. Very good balance with good body. Very flavourful on the palate, followed by a medium-long finish. Impressive. 93 Points 2021 Chardonnay (Triomphe) Southbrook Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario … Read more
I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from … Read more
Wine lovers are always looking for something new, and one white wine that’s gaining attention is Austria’s signature grape, Grüner Veltliner. While Austria is still its undisputed home, the grape is also grown in countries including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Romania, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Canada. Here in BC, a small … Read more
Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery Wins “Best Red Wine” at Prestigious Los Angeles International Wine Competition Red Gold 2022 receives top honours among wines entered from around the world. Fort Berens Estate Winery is proud to announce an extraordinary achievement at the prestigious 2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, earning major accolades for 10 … Read more
2024 Chenin Blanc River Stone Oliver, BC $25.90 Another in the Good Neighbours Series made with grapes from the Columbia River region of Washington State. Pale straw with medium-minus intensity. An inviting nose showing aromas of apple, floral notes, grass, some tropical fruit, almond, honey, citrus, and Asian pear. Very good balance with good mouthfeel. … Read more
NV Brut Reserva Segura Viudas Torrelavit, Spain $16.99 Segura Viudas is well-known for delivering good-quality sparkling Spanish wines (cava), and this modestly priced Reserva proves the point. Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Baked apple, citrus, brioche, wet stones, and dried tree fruit with undertones of yeasty lees on the nose. Good balance with mouth-filling mousse. … Read more
2022 Blanc de Blanc Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $39.99 Are you an ‘any day is a good day for bubbles’ person like I am? If so, you’ve got to give this one a try. This traditional method, wine is made from 100% estate grown Chardonnay and was aged ‘sur lie’ for 24 months. Lees aging, … Read more
What can you say about love that hasn’t already been said many times over? Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine. This Valentines share a glass of wine with someone you love. Love, an intense feeling of deep affection. Hester Creek 2021 OLD VINE BRUT WINE PROFILE Tasting Notes Defined and delicate … Read more
“In this series I am featuring an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” This list of wines is diverse and exciting, a lot like the early days of romance. Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship when you get to know each other, or yours is a lasting union, exploring your love … Read more
Fort Berens has just released three new wines alongside three offerings in their Reserve series. While many people are familiar with Fort Berens wines, I’m often surprised by how few have actually visited the winery. Lillooet is steeped in history. As one of the earliest towns in the province, it played an important role as … Read more