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
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend Here are three very special newly released Reserve wines from Fort Berens that we know you are going to want to have on hand over the holidays. These wines are ready now or would make a wonderful addition to your … Read more
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
Fort Berens Estate Winery, nestled in the rugged beauty of Lillooet, British Columbia, continues to elevate its reputation as one of the province’s premier wine producers. Overlooking the scenic Fraser River, this pioneering winery has made its mark with a diverse portfolio of wines—offering nearly two dozen unique bottlings—but it’s their red wines that always … Read more
2024 Chardonnay (Here and There Series) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $24.99 Pale straw with medium-light intensity. Tropical fruit, peach, pineapple, banana, lemon cream, and honey on the nose. Good balance. The flavours echo the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. This lightly oaked wine suits a wide range of foods, including a spice-rubbed roasted chicken. … Read more
2022 Pinot Blanc Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $19.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Pear, orange zest, green apple, cloves, and lime on the nose. Good balance and good body with just a slightly sweet entry. Pleasing flavours on the palate with stone fruit dominating. A medium-plus finish. Serve this delicate wine with herb-roasted chicken, … Read more
