Looking for that perfect after-dinner drink once you have finished that excellent Holiday meal?
RARA AVIS is the answer. A port-like wine made from haskap berries.
“Rara Avis,” means “Rare Bird” in Latin, and this wine lives up to its name as an uncommon and exceptional creation. Made from haskap, organic, and small batch, this wine is an exquisite addition to your wine selections.
What is Haskap?
“This extraordinary super fruit is an explosion of flavour, and its taste is a delightful fusion of blueberry, raspberry, and elderberry. Beyond its deliciousness, haskap is one of the healthiest fruits available and is absolutely loaded with nutrition.
The team behind Rara Avis cultivates organic haskap berries with utmost care in its BC valley farm, Echo Haskap. Located near the breathtaking Echo Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, our certified organic farm is named after this picturesque neighbouring paradise.
We are proud to be BC’s largest certified organic haskap farm, cultivating 40 acres of sweet, tangy, and plump haskap berries. At Echo Haskap, we prioritize nature’s well-being, nurturing our berries with clean soil, pristine water, and crystal-clear air. Our farm, nestled in the stunning Creighton Valley, is dedicated to producing high-quality berries while preserving the beauty of our surroundings.
Discover the incredible health benefits of the haskap berry a superfruit and functional food, to enhance your holistic wellness. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, these little
Echo Haskap
berries are a nutritional powerhouse. Did you know that haskap berries contain more vitamin C than an orange and nearly as much potassium as a banana? Experience the goodness of this versatile fruit firsthand.”
Winemaking notes
The Rara Avis Fortified Wine was oaked for 2 years in American oak to develop its richness and intense currant, brambles, and caramel notes flavours.
Alcohol 18.5% | pH 3.14 | TA 9.5 |
Tasting Notes
Rara Avis boasts a rich, deep garnet colour with complex berry and caramel aromas. On the palate, ripe blackberries, pomegranate, dark chocolate and a hint of oak. The fortified wine has a beautiful velvet mouthfeel and a long lingering finish. The wine is a touch lighter than traditional port wines with a shade less sweetness.
Where Can I Buy This Wine?
You can purchase this wine online at the Echo Haskap and Kalala Organic Estate Wine websites. It is also available at Coal Harbour Liquor Store and Angry Otter Liquor in Aldergrove.