Aromas of pears, peaches and a trace of lemon zest are followed by a crisp punch to the palate that reveals a tangy tropical fruit basket, including banana and mango. Its finish of grapefruit and lime makes this refreshing, bright and perfect for seafood or a sun-drenched patio. This won a unanimous double gold medal at the sixth annual Cascadia International Wine … [Read more...] about Tightrope Winery 2017 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $21
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Backyard Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay, British Columbia, $22
Niagara native James Cambridge came to Backyard Vineyards in Langley, B.C., with a resume that includes a number of the Okanagan Valley premier producers. Here, he's crafted a Chardonnay that features aromas of apple and citrus, plus flavors of sweet apple, lime, pineapple and mango. Its crisp acidity sweeps away a bare hint of residual sugar, and the two elements combine for a … [Read more...] about Backyard Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay, British Columbia, $22
Bella Wines 2017 King Family Farms Ancestrale Sparkling Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $28
Jay Drysdale of Bella Wines made this method ancestrale sparkler from King Family Farms grapes grown on the Naramata Bench within British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. It offers a generous mousse of fine bubbles that fill the mouth with aromas and flavors of apple and a hint of pineapple, then Fuji apple in the finish. It's perfect for brunch or for deck sipping on a warm … [Read more...] about Bella Wines 2017 King Family Farms Ancestrale Sparkling Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $28
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $22
British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is a special place to grow white wine grapes, and Lake Breeze Winery on the Naramata Bench proves that with its 2017 Sauvignon Blanc. Honeysuckle, lemon and lime aromas lead to bright lemon and lime flavors, brilliant acidity and a long finish that displays abundant minerality. This won a double gold medal at the sixth annual Cascadia … [Read more...] about Lake Breeze Vineyards 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $22
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2016 Roussanne, Okanagan Valley, $24
This gorgeous Roussanne bursts from the glass with lemon and lime zest, plus a dash of white pepper. Reach for this Roussanne to pair with peaches on waffles at brunch or with shrimp tacos. At the showpiece on-premise restaurant, chef Mark Ashton suggests it with his mussels or the roast pork sandwich. Last year, it wore a gold medal at the British Columbia Wine Awards. This … [Read more...] about Lake Breeze Vineyards 2016 Roussanne, Okanagan Valley, $24