Tag: British Columbia

Orofino Riesling Clone 239 Hendsbee Vineyard Riesling 2025

Tasting Note – Many Canadian rieslings might qualify as brassy, so I had to include one in this theme.  And this sturdy, off-dry example...

Culmina Unicus Gruner Veltliner 2025

Tasting Note – Unicus was the first gruner veltliner released in the Okanagan Valley, in the 2013 vintage. I have never found the few...

Roche Chateau 2022 

Tasting Note: This was my first encounter with a top-notch merlot-led Okanagan Bordeaux blend that compete with but is priced well below the triple-digit...

Hillside Occhi Dolci Vineyard Merlot 2023

Tasting Notes – I have long been a fan of Hillside’s merlots, and this latest addition to the single-vineyard range is yet another reason...

Apricus Pinot Blanc 2025

Tasting Note: This new (to me) label was a very pleasant surprise at the National Wine Awards. I have always had a curiosity and...

Ailm Estate Chenin Blanc 2025

Tasting Note – Not released in time for the Nationals, this is the first still white wine from the new Ailm Estate in the...