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August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 Julian

Eight BC Pinot Noir for under $30

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@township7 NBO 2022 🍷 Bold, structured, and buil @township7  NBO 2022 🍷

Bold, structured, and built for the cellar — this is Township 7’s flagship red doing what it does best.

Blend & Winemaking
A Bordeaux-style blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, sourced from premium South Okanagan vineyards. Extended maceration and 24 months in French oak bring depth, structure, and polish.

Tasting Notes
🍒 Dark cherry, cassis, and blackberry
🍫 Cocoa, cedar, and a hint of graphite
💪 Full-bodied with firm, well-shaped tannins
🔥 Long, structured finish with a savoury edge

This is a serious red — still youthful, but already showing impressive balance. Decant now or cellar 5–8 years.

Pairing
🥩 Grilled ribeye
🍖 Braised short ribs
🧀 Aged cheddar

A confident, cellar-worthy Okanagan Bordeaux blend that continues to define the Township 7 house style.
@quailsgate Gate Rosé 2025 🌸🍓 Not your average pa @quailsgate Gate Rosé 2025 🌸🍓

Not your average patio pink, this one brings both freshness and depth.

Blend & Winemaking
Pinot Noir & Gamay Noir, hand-picked and crafted entirely in stainless steel to lock in purity, brightness, and that signature Okanagan lift.

Tasting Notes
🍓 Strawberry, raspberry & ripe melon
🌿 Subtle earthy spice + rhubarb lift
🍉 Juicy watermelon & pink grapefruit on the palate

Dry, flavour-packed, and beautifully balanced, with a smooth texture and a clean, refreshing finish.

92 Points

A clear step up from typical rosé, easy-drinking on the surface, but with enough complexity to keep things interesting right through the glass.

Pairing
🍓 Strawberry Rose Tart

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@chronoswine Pinot Gris A confident, modern take @chronoswine Pinot Gris

A confident, modern take on BC Pinot Gris, clean, expressive, and built for the table.

🍐 In the glass: Bright and lifted with aromas of ripe pear, apple, and a hint of citrus blossom.
🍋 On the palate: Crisp and refreshing, with orchard fruit, lemon zest, and a subtle mineral edge that keeps everything focused. Nicely balanced with a clean, dry finish.

This is the kind of Pinot Gris that punches above its weight, easy to enjoy on its own but even better with food.

🍽 Pairing: Grilled chicken, seafood pasta, or a fresh goat cheese salad
🌿 Style: Fresh • Dry • Food-friendly

💬 A dependable go-to for spring and summer sipping—and a reminder of how well BC does Pinot Gris right now.

#BCWine #OkanaganWine #PinotGris #BCWineTrends #WineLovers #KelownaWine #DrinkLocal #CanadianWine #WinePairing #SpringSipping @josephinenhutte
📘 Stikky Wine – The Smartest Beginner Wine Guide Y 📘 Stikky Wine – The Smartest Beginner Wine Guide You’ll Read This Year

Wine doesn’t need to be complicated. And this book proves it.

Stikky Wine strips wine down to what actually matters—how it smells, how it tastes, and how to talk about it without sounding like you’re studying for a sommelier exam.

Built around a simple, memorable framework (WHEFFS), it helps you break wine into what you’re actually experiencing—fruit, earth, herbs, spice, and more—no guesswork, no intimidation.

The format is fast, visual, and interactive—more like a flipbook than a textbook. Think bite-sized learning, quick quizzes, and real-world application (ideally with a glass in hand 🍷).

💡 In about an hour, you’ll have the tools to:
• Taste with confidence
• Understand what’s in your glass
• Navigate a wine list without hesitation

It won’t turn you into a sommelier—but it will make wine a lot more approachable (and enjoyable).

👉 Full review: https://bcwinetrends.com/2025/12/03/book-review-stikky-wine-the-smartest-beginner-wine-guide-youll-read-this-year/

Bottom line:
If you know someone just getting into wine—or want a smarter, simpler reset yourself—this is one of the best $12 investments you’ll make. @stikkybooks
@township7 Reserve 7 2022 Blue Terrace (Oliver) & @township7 Reserve 7 2022

Blue Terrace (Oliver) & Raju Vineyard (Osoyoos)

A serious Merlot-led Bordeaux-style blend (56% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc) sourced from two standout South Okanagan sites. Blue Terrace brings depth and structure, while Raju adds aromatic lift and complexity. A meticulous 24 months in barrel (French & American oak) gives this wine its seamless integration and polish.

Deep and expressive on the nose with black cherry, plum, and raspberry layered over cedar, eucalyptus, and a subtle herbal edge. The palate is rich and concentrated, delivering waves of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, framed by a smooth cedar backbone. Velvety tannins carry through to a long, structured finish.

🍽 Pairing
Indonesian pork tenderloin, rice pilaf, and baked eggplant — the wine’s depth and structure handle the spice and richness beautifully, while the acidity keeps everything in balance.

Alc. 14.7% | pH 3.64 | TA 6.4 | RS 1.2
Only 499 cases produced

A confident, cellar-worthy red that captures the strength of the 2022 vintage. Drinking well now, but built to evolve over the next 5+ years. 93 Points 🍷

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