Established in 2009, Fort Berens was the first winery to set down roots in Lillooet. The alluvial benches of the Fraser River were deposited thousands of years ago. The sagebrush-covered soils are made up of silt, sand, and gravel and this gives their wines a distinctive terroir that makes them a hit with so … Read more
2020 Blanc de Blancs Sandhill Kelowna, BC $34.90 This is Sandhill’s first venture into sparkling wine production. Sydney Valentino can be mighty proud of her debut traditional method bubble. It has been a three-year project that was kept under wraps until its release. The chardonnay grapes for this wine came from the Naramata Bench and … Read more
When the cold winter weather sets in, many people enjoy opening a big flavourful red wine to while away the dark winter evenings. And what better than one of these offerings from Fort Berens? The 2023 harvest resulted in smaller yields than is the norm, which was expected after the devastating cold winter of … Read more
2022 Chardonnay Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Apple peel, ripe pear, minerality, citrus, a slight metallic note, pineapple, and a hint of banana on the nose. Good balance. Apple, pear, pineapple, tropical fruit, and mandarin on the palate. A medium-plus finish. 88 Points 2018 Ehrenfelser / Riesling Carter … Read more
Despite the challenges, we are very pleased with this vintage in terms of quantity and quality.
Get your orders in ASAP for their Cabernet Franc Reserve 2020 before it disappears.
This exclusive Riesling flight will feature 5 of our Riesling wines.
Serve with Fort Berens Riesling 2022.
These new releases are available in our tasting room and for sale online.
