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Tag: Merlot

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Julian

Township 7’s 2024 Interlude Reds Impress: Three Wines Score 93+ Points

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 Julian

Quails’ Gate Looks South and Finds Four Standout Reds in Its New PLUME Collection

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Julian

River Stone Small Lot Merlot 2022: A Small-Lot Experiment That Delivers Big Results

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Julian

New Wines, New Beginnings at Bottega Wine Studio in the Rugged Similkameen Valley

December 19, 2025December 26, 2025 Julian

BC Wine Pairings for the Holidays

September 26, 2025October 23, 2026 Julian

12 BC Merlot for Transitioning to Fall

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Julian

Discover Wynnwood Cellars’ 2021 Merlot

June 21, 2025July 25, 2026 Julian

River Stone’s Good Neighbour Series Rosé

March 19, 2025March 20, 2025 Julian

Best 4 BC Wines Under $30

February 23, 2025May 14, 2026 Julian

Tinhorn Creek Merlot 2022

January 2, 2025January 31, 2025 Julian

Vasanti 2021/22 Reds: A Journey Through Bold Flavours

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Julian

Township 7 Wines for a Festive Celebration

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Julian

Mayhem Anarchy Merlot 2022

September 8, 2024July 25, 2026 Julian

River Stone Premium 2020 Reds plus ’22 Malbec

April 26, 2024July 25, 2026 Julian

River Stone Estate Winery releases 2023 Vintage and more

February 18, 2024March 14, 2025 Julian

Vasanti Estate Winery 2021 Reds

December 15, 2023February 27, 2026 Julian

Hester Creek Wines for the Holidays

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 Julian

Mayhem’s Anarchy Collection

September 7, 2023February 27, 2026 Julian

Hester Creek releases Joe’s Block and more 2022 whites

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 Julian

TIME Family of Wines opens Chronos Tasting Room

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May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Julian

MOCOJO Wines and Pinot Meunier

April 25, 2023May 14, 2026 Julian

Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery – 2023 Releases

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Julian

Church & State 2019 Vintage Reds

January 11, 2023January 16, 2023 Julian

The Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2020 Vintage

January 3, 2023February 27, 2026 Julian

Five Hester Creek ’20 and ’21 Reds

September 10, 2022September 12, 2022 Julian

Back Door Winery for DEALS

June 18, 2022May 14, 2026 Julian

Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery 2022 Releases

May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Julian

Castoro de Oro – Gold in a can

May 7, 2022May 8, 2022 Julian

Eau Vivre Winery – Introduces ON THE EDGE wines

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Julian

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2022 releases

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🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna. This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot. 🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋 ⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends 🍷 @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak! A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak! 🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99 This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red. A little decanting brings out its developing character. ⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷 #MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal @montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings! 2025 Character Red Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals. 2025 Select Vineyards Merlot Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables. 2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar. 2025 Chardonnay Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣 2022 Old Vine Brut Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂 These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow! @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated 🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated BC vintage. Our 2026 BC wine harvest report brings together firsthand accounts from 13 wineries across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. These harvest photos capture the people and work behind the wines. Some wineries lost entire estate crops, while others report exceptional fruit and promising young wines. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos during such a busy season. 🍷 Keep supporting BC wines and the people who make them. 👉 Read the full report—link in bio. #BCWine #BCHarvest2026 #BCWineries #OkanaganWine #SupportLocal #SummerlandStrong @lightningrockwinery @dirtylaundrywinery @lafrenzwinery @blackmarketwineco @nobleridgewinery @township7 @timewines @winemakers_cut @vasantiwines @hestercreekwinery @drinkriverstone @sunnybraewinery @bluegrousewines
🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Sou 🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Yummy! What a delicious pairing! 😋 @montecreekwinery Living Land Grüner Veltliner 2025 from the Similkameen Valley is a delightful match for creamy roasted butternut squash soup. This organically grown Austrian-style white offers inviting aromas of apple, peach and citrus with a delicate hint of white pepper. 🍏🍑 On the palate, vibrant lemon-lime zest, stone fruit and white grapefruit mingle with stony minerality and refreshing acidity. 90 Points ⭐ 🥣 Why the pairing works: The wine's bright acidity cuts through the soup's creamy richness, while its subtle white pepper and mineral notes beautifully complement the sweet, roasted squash. 🇨🇦 BC Organic | Similkameen Valley 💰 $26.99 | ⭐ 90 Points Another delicious discovery from Monte Creek Winery! #MonteCreekWinery #GrunerVeltliner #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #WinePairing #ButternutSquashSoup #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #CanadianWine
🍷 @montecreekwinery Living Land Chardonnay 2025 | 🍷 @montecreekwinery Living Land Chardonnay 2025 | $26.99 | 91 Points A delicious Thompson Valley Chardonnay pairs well with pan-fried steelhead trout. 🍽️🐟 Citrus and stone-fruit aromas mingle with toasted oak and a hint of vanilla. The palate brings pineapple, lemon, ripe apple and Bosc pear, with refreshing acidity balancing a rich, smooth mouthfeel. Fermented with natural yeast and aged for 10 months in 90% French oak barrels and 10% concrete eggs, this organic Chardonnay has a gentle oak influence. Malolactic fermentation adds roundness and texture. With the steelhead, that texture complements the fish’s richness, while the citrus flavours and bright acidity keep the pairing fresh. A lovely match that lets the delicate fish shine. Thompson Valley | Organic | 13.5% alc. | 373 cases ⭐ 91 Points — BCWineTrends #BCWineTrends #MonteCreekWinery #LivingLand #Chardonnay #ThompsonValley #BCWine #OrganicWine #SteelheadTrout #WinePairing #CanadianWine
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🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna. This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot. 🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋 ⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends 🍷 @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak! A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak! 🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99 This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red. A little decanting brings out its developing character. ⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷 #MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal @montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings! 2025 Character Red Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals. 2025 Select Vineyards Merlot Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables. 2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar. 2025 Chardonnay Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣 2022 Old Vine Brut Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂 These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow! @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated 🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated BC vintage. Our 2026 BC wine harvest report brings together firsthand accounts from 13 wineries across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. These harvest photos capture the people and work behind the wines. Some wineries lost entire estate crops, while others report exceptional fruit and promising young wines. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos during such a busy season. 🍷 Keep supporting BC wines and the people who make them. 👉 Read the full report—link in bio. #BCWine #BCHarvest2026 #BCWineries #OkanaganWine #SupportLocal #SummerlandStrong @lightningrockwinery @dirtylaundrywinery @lafrenzwinery @blackmarketwineco @nobleridgewinery @township7 @timewines @winemakers_cut @vasantiwines @hestercreekwinery @drinkriverstone @sunnybraewinery @bluegrousewines
🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Sou 🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Yummy! What a delicious pairing! 😋 @montecreekwinery Living Land Grüner Veltliner 2025 from the Similkameen Valley is a delightful match for creamy roasted butternut squash soup. This organically grown Austrian-style white offers inviting aromas of apple, peach and citrus with a delicate hint of white pepper. 🍏🍑 On the palate, vibrant lemon-lime zest, stone fruit and white grapefruit mingle with stony minerality and refreshing acidity. 90 Points ⭐ 🥣 Why the pairing works: The wine's bright acidity cuts through the soup's creamy richness, while its subtle white pepper and mineral notes beautifully complement the sweet, roasted squash. 🇨🇦 BC Organic | Similkameen Valley 💰 $26.99 | ⭐ 90 Points Another delicious discovery from Monte Creek Winery! #MonteCreekWinery #GrunerVeltliner #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #WinePairing #ButternutSquashSoup #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #CanadianWine
🍷 @montecreekwinery Living Land Chardonnay 2025 | 🍷 @montecreekwinery Living Land Chardonnay 2025 | $26.99 | 91 Points A delicious Thompson Valley Chardonnay pairs well with pan-fried steelhead trout. 🍽️🐟 Citrus and stone-fruit aromas mingle with toasted oak and a hint of vanilla. The palate brings pineapple, lemon, ripe apple and Bosc pear, with refreshing acidity balancing a rich, smooth mouthfeel. Fermented with natural yeast and aged for 10 months in 90% French oak barrels and 10% concrete eggs, this organic Chardonnay has a gentle oak influence. Malolactic fermentation adds roundness and texture. With the steelhead, that texture complements the fish’s richness, while the citrus flavours and bright acidity keep the pairing fresh. A lovely match that lets the delicate fish shine. Thompson Valley | Organic | 13.5% alc. | 373 cases ⭐ 91 Points — BCWineTrends #BCWineTrends #MonteCreekWinery #LivingLand #Chardonnay #ThompsonValley #BCWine #OrganicWine #SteelheadTrout #WinePairing #CanadianWine
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