Best Buy! This Fraser Valley farming family scores its second Platinum with this fortified raspberry beauty, only this received a unanimous vote for gold from the judging panel — making it a Double Platinum. It’s unmistakable, beginning with ripe and smashed raspberries and a silky mouthfeel of caramel. Raspberry is a naturally tart fruit, so there’s ample acidity, and the alcohol is marvelously handled, providing a fresh and tasty finish. The family, which says two pounds of berries go into each bottle of wine, suggests featuring it in Kir Royale or serving it with cheesecake. In 2022, the Maans earned a double gold and best of class at the 2022 San Francisco International by using strawberry. Qualifying award: British Columbia Lt. Governor’s Award (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 96 points
Production: 100 cases
Alcohol: 17%
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