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Tag: Merlot

vinAmité Cellars
January 24, 2019July 19, 2024 Julian

vinAmité Cellars for Outstanding French Varietals

Mayhem Wines
January 17, 2019September 29, 2020 Julian

Mayhem Wines – Aromatic whites and Smooth reds

Scorched Earth Winery
January 11, 2019May 27, 2021 Julian

Scorched Earth Winery for Pinot Noir

January 6, 2019March 1, 2021 Julian

Covert Farms for fruit-forward Organic Wines

Nagging Doubt's Rob Westbury
January 1, 2019October 10, 2021 Julian

Nagging Doubt takes “The Leap”

8 BC Wines for the Holidays
December 17, 2018December 14, 2019 Julian

Eight BC Wines for the Holidays

Alderlea Harvest 2018
November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Julian

Winemaker’s thoughts on BC Vintage 2018 – Take 2

Hidden Chapel Winery
November 9, 2018December 8, 2024 Julian

Hidden Chapel Winery for Cabernet Sauvignon

Prospect Winery
October 22, 2018October 9, 2025 Julian

Prospect Winery for Stags & Bears Cabernet Merlot

Ribs and the works
October 12, 2018October 18, 2025 Julian

BC Merlot with Ribs for Thanksgiving #WinePW

Quail's Gate
October 5, 2018October 9, 2018 Julian

Touring West Kelowna Wineries on a Sunny Fall Day

Stag's Hollow Winery
September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Julian

Stag’s Hollow – A Top 10 Small BC Winery

Black Market Wine Co.
August 31, 2018November 21, 2025 Julian

Black Market Wine Co. & Kaleden Winery Site

Garagiste North
August 20, 2018August 19, 2022 Julian

Garagiste North 2018 – Sperling Vineyard Kelowna

Osoyoos Larose
August 20, 2018November 13, 2020 Julian

Osoyoos LaRose & Caroline Schaller

Serendipity Winery
August 16, 2018November 3, 2019 Julian

Serendipity Winery & Winemaker Katie O’Kell

Monte Creek Ranch
July 30, 2018October 18, 2025 Julian

Monte Creek Ranch 2018 Award-Winning Wines

Dirty Laundry Vineyard
July 6, 2018July 19, 2024 Julian

Dirty Laundry Vineyard for a Dangerous Liaison

2017 Wine Grape
June 15, 2018August 10, 2019 Julian

BC Wine Grape Crop Trends for 2017

Evolve Cellars
June 6, 2018August 18, 2021 Julian

Evolve Cellars – Bubbly, Fruity Whites & Easy Drinking Reds

Intrigue Wines
May 21, 2018February 25, 2025 Julian

Intrigue Wines Brightens a Rainy Day

Lightfoot & Sons
March 16, 2018March 19, 2018 Julian

East Gippsland Cool-Climate Wines and Koalas

Marionette Winery
February 7, 2018July 31, 2025 Julian

Marionette Winery on Salmon Arm’s Broadview Bench

Castoro de Oro
January 25, 2018May 19, 2021 Julian

Castoro de Oro Estate Winery

Holiday Wines
December 18, 2017December 17, 2018 Julian

Five BC Wines for the Holidays

Rollingdale Hallowine
October 31, 2017October 22, 2021 Julian

Rollingdale 8 Barrel Merlot for HalloWine

Bottega Wines
October 30, 2017June 17, 2022 Julian

Bottega releases Merlot and Viognier

Zac Brown Alderlea
October 26, 2017August 16, 2019 Julian

Alderlea Vineyards in the heart of the Cowichan Valley

Lunessence
May 31, 2017July 23, 2019 Julian

Lunessence Winery & Vineyard’s 2017 New Releases

Bordertown
April 12, 2017November 16, 2019 Julian

Bordertown and the Living Desert

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🍷✨ Rhône-inspired elegance from the South Okanagan 🍷✨ Rhône-inspired elegance from the South Okanagan for only $34.99 The 2022 GSM from @hestercreekwinery is a beautifully balanced blend that captures both power and restraint. A sophisticated BC red built for the dinner table and the cellar. 🍒 Aromas of plum, dark cherry, and chocolate rise gracefully from the glass, while the palate unfolds with layers of ripe raspberry, plum, cherry, floral notes, and cracked pepper wrapped in silky fine-grained tannins. The co-fermented Viognier adds lift and perfume, giving the wine an elegant Northern Rhône-inspired edge while still expressing warm South Okanagan fruit. 🥩 Perfect pairing: Rack of lamb, grilled rosemary beef, or mushroom risotto. 🍇 45% Grenache 🍇 38% Syrah (incl. 2% co-fermented Viognier) 🍇 17% Mourvèdre 93 Points ⭐ Cellar potential: 7+ years #BCWine #OkanaganWine #HesterCreek #GSM #SouthOkanagan #BCWinery #WineLover #Grenache #Syrah #Mourvedre #CanadianWine #WineTasting #DrinkBC #WinePairing #RedWineLovers 🍷
🍷💜 @vasantiwines 2022 Syrah 💜🍷 A bold and beautifu 🍷💜 @vasantiwines 2022 Syrah 💜🍷 A bold and beautifully styled Syrah sourced from the East Bench Vineyard and aged 24 months in 100% new American oak. The aromatics rise from the glass with violets, exotic spice, black cherry, and ripe plum. Rich and fruit-forward on the palate, layers of blackberry, black plum, caramel, licorice, and cracked pepper unfold over silky tannins and a long savoury finish. Powerful yet polished, this is a cellar-worthy BC Syrah built to evolve beautifully over time. 93 Points 🍇 14.5% alc 🍇 88 cases produced #BCWine #Syrah #OkanaganWine #BCWineTrends #VasantiEstateWinery #CanadianWine #WineLover #DrinkBC #WinePhotography #WineTasting #RedWine #EastBench #ExploreBCWine
🍷☀️ SOUTH OKANAGAN WHITES ARE SHINING ☀️🍷 The new 🍷☀️ SOUTH OKANAGAN WHITES ARE SHINING ☀️🍷 The new 2025 releases from @hestercreekwinery are some of the strongest value BC whites I’ve tasted this year — a lineup that captures the warmth, precision, and freshness of a near-ideal South Okanagan vintage. Standouts include: 🍐 Old Vine Trebbiano 2025 — textured, vibrant, and quietly one of the most compelling white wines in BC right now. Grapefruit, white peach, lemon cream, and honeysuckle with beautiful balance and lift. ⭐ 92 Points 🍏 Pinot Gris 2025 — fresh and expressive with melon, green apple, apricot, and citrus lift. ⭐ 91 Points 🍋 Old Vine Pinot Blanc 2025 — mineral-driven with baked apple, lemon zest, and a honeyed texture. ⭐ 91 Points 🍊 Pinot Gris Viognier 2025 — aromatic and crowd-pleasing with nectarine, apricot, lime zest, and a polished off-dry finish. ⭐ 91 Points 🌿 Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — crisp, herbaceous, and zesty with gooseberry, pear, and citrus rind. ⭐ 90 Points 🌸 Character White 2025 — aromatic and easy-drinking with rose petal, peach, quince, and lychee. ⭐ 90 Points The consistency across this lineup is what impressed me most. These wines deliver freshness, texture, and strong varietal character while still remaining very approachable on price. The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be a standout year for BC whites. 🇨🇦🍇 👉 Full reviews & tasting notes on BCWineTrends BCWineTrends Hester Creek Reviews #BCWine #OkanaganWine #HesterCreek #SouthOkanagan #BCWineTrends #DrinkBC #CanadianWine #WineLover #WhiteWine #PinotGris #PinotBlanc #Trebbiano #SauvignonBlanc #WineReview #ExploreBCWine
🍔🍷 Burger night, but make it BC wine country with 🍔🍷 Burger night, but make it BC wine country with @bottegawinestudio The K-Little Vintners Cabernet Franc 2022 brings serious character to the table — dark cherry, cassis, savoury herbs, and just enough spice to elevate a juicy homemade burger. This is the kind of Cabernet Franc that reminds you why the varietal shines in BC: vibrant fruit, fresh acidity, and enough structure to stand up to grilled beef without overpowering the food. The smoky char from the burger, tangy pickles, and ripe tomato work beautifully with the wine’s earthy undertones and polished tannins. Casual pairing… premium result. 🔥🍔 🇨🇦 BC Cabernet Franc continues to quietly overdeliver. #BCWine #CabernetFranc #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #DrinkBC #WinePairing #BurgerAndWine #KelownaWine #CanadianWine #RedWineLovers #WineTime #WineAndFood #SupportLocalBC #BCVineyards
🌸🍊 Paella night just found its perfect BC wine pai 🌸🍊 Paella night just found its perfect BC wine pairing. The return of Viognier at @bottegawinestudio was worth the wait. After an eight-year absence, the 2025 Bottega Viognier arrives with remarkable texture, floral lift, and a polished old-world feel that shines alongside saffron-rich seafood and chicken paella. 🥘✨ Crafted from low-yielding vineyards in both the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys, this small-production Viognier was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, and aged on lees with monthly bâtonnage to build depth and complexity. Only 780 bottles produced. 🍑 Tasting Notes Lifted aromatics of tangerine blossom, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and exotic fruit lead into a beautifully textured palate layered with apricot, mandarin orange, kiwi, and tropical fruit. A subtle hazelnut note and creamy lees texture give the wine an almost Chardonnay-like richness, while Similkameen minerality and fresh acidity keep everything vibrant and food-friendly. Elegant, expressive, and dangerously easy to pour another glass. 93 Points 🍊🍑 #BCWine #Viognier #BottegaWineStudio #SimilkameenWine #OkanaganWine #BCWineTrends #WineAndFood #PaellaNight #DrinkBC #CanadianWine #WineLovers #WinePairing
🌸☀️ Patio season in BC calls for one thing… Rosé. 🌸☀️ Patio season in BC calls for one thing… Rosé. From crisp and mineral-driven to creamy and textural, these standout 2025 BC Rosés are made for sunny afternoons, lake views, and long summer evenings. 🍷 ✨ Patio Picks Right Now: 🍊 @nobleridgewinery 2025 Noble Rosé — $25.99 🍓 Seven Directions Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 — $32 🌺 @evolvesparkling Small Lots Rosé 2025 — $24.99 🍉 @quailsgate Rosé 2025 — $23.99 🌸 @bluegrousewines Charme De L’Île Rosé — $29.99 Fresh strawberries, citrus, floral aromatics, and vibrant acidity — BC Rosé keeps getting better every year. 🇨🇦🍷 👉 Full Top BC Rosé list: https://bcwinetrends.com/2025/06/03/top-21-bc-rose-for-summer-on-the-patio/ BCWineTrends Top 21 BC Rosé Guide #BCWine #BCRosé #OkanaganWine #DrinkBC #RoséAllDay #PatioWine #KelownaWine #CanadianWine #SummerSipping #ExploreBCWine
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