British Columbia produces some of Canada’s most distinctive Riesling, ranging from bone-dry, mineral-driven styles to lightly off-dry wines with electric acidity. This curated list highlights the best BC Riesling to buy right now, focusing on quality, value, and consistency across top Okanagan producers. Whether you’re pairing with seafood, Asian cuisine, or cellaring for a few years, these wines show why Riesling remains one of BC’s most underrated strengths.
Updated January 2026 to reflect current availability and market conditions following the 2025 harvest.
The dry (Trocken-style) BC Riesling is similar to Sauvignon Blanc and pairs well with seafood. Trocken is a bone-dry style of Riesling that’s crisp and fresh, with precise, focused fruit and minerals. They can be achingly enjoyable, as the acid seems almost to sear your gums but then coaxes your taste buds to water, releasing an intense wave of fruit. Their vibrant acidity and minerality can also be terrific with rich dishes flavoured with lime, like Beef Thai Curry.
Off-dry Rieslings pair well with Asian and German foods, such as Bratwurst and sauerkraut.
Here are 11 excellent value BC Rieslings for you to enjoy anytime.
Dry BC Riesling
Gehringer Brothers Private Reserve Dry Riesling 2022 ($16.99)
The 2022 BC Rieslings are fantastic. The low yields have imparted vibrant fruit flavours to the wines.
The Private Reserve Dry Riesling results from a specially selected site and exceptional vineyard care. The reduced crop load and intensive leaf canopy management have yielded a positive difference in taste.
Alcohol 13.0% / pH 2.94 / TA 6.5 / RS 7.6
Apple blossom and stone fruit aroma. This rich fruit-forward wine has perfectly balanced acidity and a rounded mouthfeel. Its flavours include apple, white peach, tropical fruit, honeycomb, a wet stone mineral backbone, and a slightly bitter sour lime finish. It’s a perfect crisp sipper on a hot summer day. 93 Points.
Double Gold medal at the 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships.
Township 7 Benchmark Series Riesling 2021 ($29.97)
“Crafted from 100% Riesling from the Fool’s Gold Vineyard in North Oliver. Under the long-time ownership of Mark Antonello, a well-known vineyard manager, and planted by his father-in-law Richard Cleave, the Okanagan’s most renowned viticulturist. The fruit was gently pressed and cold settled before the majority was fermented in concrete, with a small portion fermented in older barriques. The fermentation took 4 weeks, which has resulted in the retention of the most delicate fruit aromatics. The concrete fermentation added a nice creamy texture to the palate which balances the vibrant acidity. This wine promises great ageability in bottle over the coming years.” Mary McDermott
Alcohol 12.2% | pH 3.18 | TA 8.2 g/L | RS 3 g/L | Vegan
A dry riesling with muted aromas of lime and stone fruit and flavours of citrus, ripe apple, pineapple and apricot. A crisp, well-balanced wine with just the right amount of flinty mineral on the finish. 91 points
Peak Cellars Riesling 2020 ($24)
Alcohol 12.0% / pH 2.89/ TA 8.32 g/L / RS 7.5 g/L
The Classic Riesling has a vibrant colour with a beautiful green tint. If you love green apples, this is the wine for you! On the nose, citrus and green apples with floral notes. There are lively flavours of Key limes, green apples, honeydew melon, honeycomb and a hint of marzipan. A full and round texture with a long mineral-like finish. 91 Points.
Hester Creek CVC Riesling 2024 ($24.99)
From sustainable Ancient Lakes AVA fruit – Sourced from the windswept slopes of the Ancient Lakes AVA in Washington’s Columbia Valley, this 100% Riesling was hand harvested on October 1, 2024, and whisked across the border in temperature-controlled trucks to Hester Creek’s state-of-the-art facility in Oliver, BC.
Once delivered, the fruit was hand-sorted and gently whole-berry pressed. The juice was cold-settled for 2 days, racked off the lees, and then inoculated and fermented over 20 days. It was aged on light lees for five months in stainless steel before bottling on February 7, 2025.
- Alcohol: 12.2%
- Residual Sugar (RS): 3.5 g/L
- Titratable Acidity (TA): 7.58 g/L
- pH: 3.19
- Ageability: Drink now or cellar through 2028 for added complexity
A pristine, dry Riesling that bursts with bright green apple, white peach, and Meyer lemon aromas. On the palate, it delivers a taut line of citrus zest, stone fruit, and a stony mineral finish that lingers with racy acidity. This wine doesn’t whisper—it’s a clean, confident soprano with crystalline precision. 91 Points
A knockout match with Thai green curry, sushi rolls with pickled ginger, or a summery salad of grilled peaches, chèvre, and arugula. Its vibrant acidity and subtle sweetness make it a versatile partner at the table. Also pair with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot and Herb crackers.
Adega on 45th Riesling 2024 ($26.99)
This Riesling shows tropical fruit and floral aromas leading into flavours of ripe apple and pear. Medium-bodied, it finishes crisp and clean with a slight hint of sweetness. Bright acidity and fruit-forward balance make it both refreshing and food-friendly. 91 Points
Winemaking: 100% Riesling. Hand-picked fruit, whole-cluster pressed, stainless steel fermentation for purity and freshness.
Food Pairing: Seafood, spicy dishes, roast pork, sausages, charcuterie, or sweet and fruity plates.
Technical: 12.9% alc / pH 3.20 / TA 7.4 g/L / RS 3.0 g/L
Dirty Laundry Riesling 2024 ($21.99)
“The 2024 Riesling fruit was sourced from Yakima Valley in Washington State and is a beautifully fruit-forward, yet dry style of this versatile grape. Each block of fruit is picked and then fermented separately in stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fresh aromatics.”
Alcohol % 12.1 / pH 3.09/ TA 6.9 / RS 2.1
This dry Riesling captivates with enticing aromas of crisp Granny Smith apple, delicate honey, and zesty lemon rind. On the palate, it unveils vibrant Meyer lemon, tart Key lime, and juicy pink grapefruit, underscored by striking minerality. Perfectly balanced, this medium-bodied wine delivers lively acidity and a memorable, harmonious finish. 91 Points
Off-Dry BC Riesling
Monte Creek Living Land Riesling 2023
Alcohol: 14% / pH 2.94/ TA 8.7/ RS 7.4
A dry riesling with muted aromas of apple blossom and flavours of Key lime, Meyer lemon, green apple, and apricot. The lively, well-balanced wine has just the right amount of salty minerality on the finish. 91 points
You can purchase these good-value BC wines at the Monte Creek Winery Website.
Intrigue Riesling 2018 ($17)
Alcohol 10.3 %| RS 18| pH 2.97 | TA 7.85
The Intrigue Riesling was selected from Two Wong’s Make a White Vineyard in Oyama, Lake Country. Well-drained, gravelly soils combined with a west-facing slope provide an excellent site for developing the ripe flavours of this Riesling.
The wine is fermented very slowly to retain the fruit character, and extensive lees stirring is used to develop the wine’s body.
From the lees contact, the dry Riesling has aromas of pear, Granny Smith apple, and biscuit. On the palate, it bursts with flavours of pink grapefruit, green apple, and minerality.
Enjoy with creamy risotto or seared scallops.
Okanagan Crushpad – Free Form Riesling 2019 ($34.99)
Made from certified organic Riesling from Garnet Valley Ranch, where the grapes were fermented in clay amphora with native yeast and then aged in stainless steel. The wine was filtered before bottling.
Alc: 12.5% | pH: 2.54 | TA: 11 | RS: 9.9
Light aromas of apple blossom and citrus. A rich fruit-forward wine with crisp acidity and a rounded mouthfeel with flavours of green apple, lime zest and a wet stone mineral backbone. 90 Points.
Mayhem Riesling 2022 ($20.97)
This year, the Riesling was harvested on October 23rd for optimal flavour. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in 100% stainless steel for 3 weeks, then stopped at 17.55 g/L residual sugar. It was then left on its lees for 7 months to age in a combination of neutral puncheons; 27% neutral barrique, and 73% stainless steel, before being blended and bottled.
Alcohol 12.6% / PH 2.93 /TA 11.1 / RS 17.55
A beautiful classic Riesling. The wine is light straw in colour. Aromas of apple, pear, tropical fruit, and honey with a hint of herbs. On the palate, lively acidity is complemented by flavours of green apples, lemon zest, and white peach, leading to a crisp finish. 91 Points
Four Shadows Classic Riesling 2022 ($24.99)
Alcohol 9.7% / pH 2.97 / TA 8.475 / RS 32.03 528 cases produced.
A lovely pale straw colour. Aromas of white peach and stone fruit. Flavours of pineapple, mango, ripe apple, honeycomb, and Meyer lemon.
The wine has a vibrant mouthfeel. The perfect iconic classic Riesling with high acidity and sweetness in natural balance.
This is the flagship wine from Four Shadows. 92 Points.
Gold Medal winner at the 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards.
Paired perfectly with Quesadilla and Salsa, the wine’s sweetness enhances the dish’s spiciness.
Conclusion
I would love to hear from you if you have tried any of these excellent BC Rieslings or if you have found a great value wine I have missed.
Have had both Gehringer and Dirty Laundry and both are excellent value wines but you could add Larch Hills Winery
Let me check out the Larch Hills Riesling and get back to you. I also need to try Syncromesh.