Tag: Okanagan Valley

Four Shadows Zweigelt 2023

Tasting NoteThere aren't many zweigelts in Canada, but this is among the best from B.C., with a nod to Arrowleaf as well. This cool...

Terravista Vineyards Fandango 2024

Tasting Note: by Janet DorozynskiThis white is a blend of native Spanish varieties albariño (58%) and verdejo (42%). We see very little of this...

Evolve Sparkling House Brut Libre 2017

Tasting Note This is a traditional method blend of 54% chardonnay, 25% pinot noir and 10% pinot blanc. But the addition of 1% riesling...

Blue Mountain Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2016 R.D.

Tasting Note I tasted this beautiful 100% chardonnay Blanc de Blancs soon after it was recently disgorged (R.D.) in the summer of 2025. I...

Ailm Estate Brut Reserve 2020

Tasting Note I have had two opportunities — pre-release in autumn 2024 and again in December 2025 — to taste the debut range from...

Mission Hill Compendium 2020

Tasting Note My favourite Compendium to date! I am particularly enthused with this 2020, from one of the great vintages in B.C. Part of...