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🍷 BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE 2024 | 94 POINTS A spectac 🍷 BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE 2024 | 94 POINTS A spectacular pairing of Black Hills Estate Winery’s 2024 Nota Bene Hiatus Collection with roast beef! This Bordeaux-style blend of 43% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Cabernet Franc brings together Walla Walla power and the elegance of Nota Bene. 🍇 Tasting Notes Enticing aromas of black cherry, wild blackberry, dried herbs, graphite and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and layered, with cassis, ripe plum, espresso, dark chocolate and savoury earthy undertones. Initially firm tannins soften beautifully with air, revealing the distinctive mineral character of The Rocks District and a long, structured finish. Aged for 18 months in French oak, 44% new. Just 1,567 cases produced. 🥩 Food Pairing: Roast beef is a natural match for the wine’s concentrated dark fruit and structured tannins. Decant while young or cellar for the next 10–15 years. 🏅 94 POINTS | BCWineTrends #BlackHillsWinery #NotaBene #HiatusCollection #WallaWallaWine #TheRocksDistrict #BCWineTrends #RedWineLovers #WineAndFood #RoastBeef #BordeauxBlend #WineTasting #CanadianWineLovers @blackhillswinery @josephinenhutte
🍷 Moroccan Lamb Meets Okanagan Syrah! Tonight’s pa 🍷 Moroccan Lamb Meets Okanagan Syrah! Tonight’s pairing: Moroccan-spiced boneless leg of lamb with Tuscan roasted vegetables and Vasanti Syrah 2022. A delicious match for a bold South Okanagan red! 🍇 @vasantiwines Syrah 2022 | 93 Points Sourced from East Bench Vineyard and aged for an impressive 24 months in 100% new American oak, this limited-production Syrah delivers aromas of violets, exotic spice, black cherry and ripe plum. Rich blackberry and dark plum flavours mingle with caramel, licorice and cracked pepper. Silky tannins lead to a long, powerful finish. The wine’s ripe fruit, savoury spice and generous structure stood up beautifully to the Moroccan lamb, while the roasted Tuscan vegetables brought out its earthy character. 🍷 Only 88 cases produced 🍷 14.5% alcohol 🍷 Club Members Only ⭐ 93 Points A terrific wine for a leisurely Saturday dinner! #VasantiEstateWinery #BCWine #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #Syrah #MoroccanLamb #WinePairing #SouthOkanagan #SupportBCWine #WineLovers @josephinenhutte
🍷 Pinot Grigio Meets Balinese Spice! 🌶️🐟 The perfe 🍷 Pinot Grigio Meets Balinese Spice! 🌶️🐟 The perfect pairing for our Balinese red snapper with a fiery sambal oelek kick! 2025 @nobleridgewinery Classic Pinot Grigio | $21 | 91 Points Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel, this refreshing Pinot Grigio offers crisp aromas and flavours of pear, fresh apple and a splash of lemon. Bright acidity leads to a smooth, clean and dry finish. The surprise? This Pinot Grigio easily handles the heat of the spicy Balinese snapper! Its refreshing acidity and juicy orchard fruit balance the fiery sambal beautifully without overpowering the delicate fish. Technical: 100% Pinot Grigio | 13.5% alc | RS 2.1 g/L A delicious match for lovers of spicy Asian cuisine! 🥂 #BCWine #PinotGrigio #BCWineTrends #WinePairing #BalineseFood #RedSnapper #SpicyFood #WhiteWine #WineLovers #BuyBCWine
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🍷 Lightning Rock Chardonnay Meets Pork Tenderloin! 🍷 Lightning Rock Chardonnay Meets Pork Tenderloin! A delicious pairing of Lightning Rock’s 2024 Dry Lake Vineyard Chardonnay with pork tenderloin, balsamic onions and juicy Bartlett pears. 🍐 Sourced from Washington’s Lake Chelan AVA, this beautifully balanced Chardonnay was cold barrel-fermented and aged for 10 months on its lees in French oak (21% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 🥂 Our Tasting Notes Subtle aromas of ripe pear and stone fruit mingle with vanilla and baking spice. Meyer lemon, orchard fruit and honeysuckle shine on the palate, while gentle oak adds texture and roundness. Fresh acidity delivers a precise, elegant finish. The wine’s orchard fruit and creamy texture complemented the pears and tender pork, while its bright acidity balanced the richness of the balsamic onions. ⭐ 90 Points | $35 | Only 232 cases produced Discover more about Lightning Rock’s Summerland and Cross Border wines at BCWineTrends.com. Link in bio! #LightningRockWinery #Chardonnay #LakeChelanAVA #BCWineTrends #WineAndFood #WinePairing #WashingtonWine #SummerlandWineries #SummerlandStrong #PorkTenderloin #ChardonnayLovers @lightningrockwinery @josephinenhutte
🥂 One of Our Three Lunessence Favourites! Lunessen 🥂 One of Our Three Lunessence Favourites! Lunessence ESV Brut Riesling 2025 | $29.99 | 92 Points ⭐ Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced! This elegant sparkling Riesling is crafted from 100% certified organic estate-grown fruit from Summerland Bench. Made using the Charmat method, with extended lees ageing for added complexity, just 388 cases were produced. 🍏 Tasting Notes: Delicate aromas of white blossoms, green apple and lightly toasted brioche lead to a lively palate of crisp citrus and orchard fruit. A touch of sweetness is beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity and subtle yeasty notes. A persistent, creamy mousse adds elegance and length. At $29.99, a delightful BC sparkling wine for any occasion! 🍾 11.6% alc | 92 Points #LunessenceWinery #BrutRiesling #BCWine #SparklingRiesling #SummerlandBench #OkanaganWine #OrganicWine #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #WineLovers #summerlandstrong @bottleneckdrive @lunessencewine
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🍂 Four Reds for Autumn 🍷 As the days get shorter a 🍂 Four Reds for Autumn 🍷 As the days get shorter and the Okanagan settles into autumn, it’s time for the kind of wines that belong beside a warm kitchen, a harvest dinner, and something slowly roasting in the oven. I’ve been tasting the four new Township 7 2024 Interlude reds — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Interlude Red. The series was born from the devastating January 2024 freeze, when Township 7 sourced premium fruit from trusted growers in Washington and California, then brought it back to Naramata to make, age and bottle the wines in BC. 🍁 Interlude Cabernet Sauvignon — Full-bodied and dark, with black cherry, cassis and a touch of dark chocolate. Think ribeye or a charred burger on a crisp fall evening. 🍂 Interlude Merlot — Blackberry and black cherry with baking spice and earthy notes. A natural autumn match for mushroom risotto or grilled beef. Tech-sheet-Interlude-Merlot-2024 🔥 Interlude Syrah — Blueberry, blackberry, peppercorn and earthy notes, combining juicy Sonoma fruit with the darker, structured character of Washington Syrah. Bring on the ribs and fall comfort food. 🍒 Interlude Red — The easy-going member of the quartet: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, with cherry, ripe strawberry, subtle spice and a juicy finish. Four very different reds, one unusual vintage — and all arriving at exactly the right time for autumn drinking. 🍁🍷 #BCWine #Township7 #Interlude #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #FallWine #AutumnWine #RedWine #WineAndFood #WineLovers
🍇 BC Wine Harvest 2026: An Early but Complicated V 🍇 BC Wine Harvest 2026: An Early but Complicated Vintage Harvest 2026 is moving fast across BC wine country — but it’s far from a uniform story. 🍇 Record-early picking at several Okanagan vineyards 🍷 Promising fruit from Kelowna to the Similkameen 🍇 Merlot is now coming in, while the late reds are still hanging 🔥 Serious smoke-related losses for some Summerland wineries 💰 Growing concerns about crop insurance and grapes looking for buyers From Tantalus finishing its earliest estate harvest ever to SpearHead deliberately waiting for more Pinot Noir ripeness, 2026 is shaping up as an early, promising — and remarkably uneven — vintage. 👉 Read our early look at the 2026 BC wine harvest — link in bio. #BCWine #BCWineTrends #Harvest2026 #OkanaganWine #OkanaganHarvest #SimilkameenWine #NaramataBench #CanadianWine
🦃🍷 Five BC wines to pour with Thanksgiving turkey 🦃🍷 Five BC wines to pour with Thanksgiving turkey Turkey may be delicate, but once you add stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and roasted vegetables, there’s a lot happening on the plate. Here are five recently tasted BC wines I’d happily put on the Thanksgiving table: 🥂 Lunessence 2025 ESV Brut Riesling — 92 Points Bright, lively and a great way to start the celebration. @lunessencewine 🍾 Lightning Rock 2024 Dry Lake Vineyard Chardonnay — 90 Points Beautiful texture and balance for turkey, stuffing and gravy. @lightningrockwinery 🍷 Stoneboat Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 — 91 Points Red fruit and earthy notes make Pinot Noir a classic partner for the whole Thanksgiving plate. @stoneboatvineyards 🌸 Seven Directions 2025 Estate Grenache Rosé — 93 Points At $42, this is the special-treat bottle — a serious Similkameen rosé for a special dinner. @bottegawinestudio 🍋 Monte Creek 2024 Living Land Riesling Organic — 90 Points Fresh, aromatic and $23.99 — an excellent choice when you need a few bottles around the table. @montecreekwinery And there’s no reason to choose only one. 🥂 Start with bubbles, pour white or rosé with the turkey, and have Pinot Noir ready for the red-wine crowd. Full story and tasting notes at BCWineTrends.com. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍷 #BCWine #BCWineTrends #ThanksgivingWine #ThanksgivingDinner #WinePairing #OkanaganWine #SimilkameenWine #SummerlandStrong #BuyBC #DrinkBC
🍷 Three favourites from Lunessence Winery! 🌸 A rec 🍷 Three favourites from Lunessence Winery! 🌸 A recent visit to Lunessence on the Summerland Bench introduced us to five Estate Single Vineyard wines. Three particularly impressed us! 🥂 2025 ESV Brut Riesling | 92 Points | $29.99 Vibrant citrus, green apple and white blossoms, with delicate brioche notes and a wonderfully creamy mousse. A beautifully refreshing sparkling Riesling. 🌼 2025 ESV Field White | 92 Points | $26.99 An aromatic blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Blanc. Bursting with passionfruit, mango, apricot and jasmine, balanced by refreshing acidity. Bronze medal winner at the 2026 National Wine Awards! 🍒 2023 ESV Pinot Noir | 92+ Points | $34.99 The first Pinot Noir from Lunessence’s young Giant’s Head vineyard. Elegant red cherry, raspberry, wild mushroom and forest floor, with silky tannins and a refined, Burgundian character. All three showcase the character of Lunessence’s organically farmed Summerland vineyards and the talents of winemaker Brandon Lawrence. Congratulations to Lunessence on winning three medals at the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada! 🏅 #LunessenceWinery #BCWine #BCWineTrends #SummerlandWine #OkanaganWine #PinotNoir #Riesling #FieldWhite #CanadianWine #ExploreBCWine #SummerlandStrong @bottleneckdrive @lunessencewine
🍷 BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE 2024 | 94 POINTS A spectac 🍷 BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE 2024 | 94 POINTS A spectacular pairing of Black Hills Estate Winery’s 2024 Nota Bene Hiatus Collection with roast beef! This Bordeaux-style blend of 43% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Cabernet Franc brings together Walla Walla power and the elegance of Nota Bene. 🍇 Tasting Notes Enticing aromas of black cherry, wild blackberry, dried herbs, graphite and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and layered, with cassis, ripe plum, espresso, dark chocolate and savoury earthy undertones. Initially firm tannins soften beautifully with air, revealing the distinctive mineral character of The Rocks District and a long, structured finish. Aged for 18 months in French oak, 44% new. Just 1,567 cases produced. 🥩 Food Pairing: Roast beef is a natural match for the wine’s concentrated dark fruit and structured tannins. Decant while young or cellar for the next 10–15 years. 🏅 94 POINTS | BCWineTrends #BlackHillsWinery #NotaBene #HiatusCollection #WallaWallaWine #TheRocksDistrict #BCWineTrends #RedWineLovers #WineAndFood #RoastBeef #BordeauxBlend #WineTasting #CanadianWineLovers @blackhillswinery @josephinenhutte
🍷 Moroccan Lamb Meets Okanagan Syrah! Tonight’s pa 🍷 Moroccan Lamb Meets Okanagan Syrah! Tonight’s pairing: Moroccan-spiced boneless leg of lamb with Tuscan roasted vegetables and Vasanti Syrah 2022. A delicious match for a bold South Okanagan red! 🍇 @vasantiwines Syrah 2022 | 93 Points Sourced from East Bench Vineyard and aged for an impressive 24 months in 100% new American oak, this limited-production Syrah delivers aromas of violets, exotic spice, black cherry and ripe plum. Rich blackberry and dark plum flavours mingle with caramel, licorice and cracked pepper. Silky tannins lead to a long, powerful finish. The wine’s ripe fruit, savoury spice and generous structure stood up beautifully to the Moroccan lamb, while the roasted Tuscan vegetables brought out its earthy character. 🍷 Only 88 cases produced 🍷 14.5% alcohol 🍷 Club Members Only ⭐ 93 Points A terrific wine for a leisurely Saturday dinner! #VasantiEstateWinery #BCWine #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #Syrah #MoroccanLamb #WinePairing #SouthOkanagan #SupportBCWine #WineLovers @josephinenhutte
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