Last year, the Skaha Vineyard 2016 Pinot Blanc won a gold medal or better at three North American competitions, and Gerry and Sue Thygesen continue to show their magnificence with this white grape from Burgundy. This sister label to Krāzē Legz Winery, a stunning property with vineyards overlooking Skaha Lake south of Pentiction, produces their Pinot Blanc in a fruity yet dry … [Read more...] about Skaha Vineyard 2017 Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $21
British Columbia
Hillside Winery 2017 Muscat Ottonel, Okanagan Valley, $22
Muscat Ottonel form British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, one of the lesser-known of the Muscats, went into Hillside Winery's 2017, and the result was bright pink grapefruit and spice aromas a touch of white florals, then slightly sweet grapefruit and lime flavors, with just a touch of lychee in the finish. This won a gold medal and best of class at the sixth annual Cascadia … [Read more...] about Hillside Winery 2017 Muscat Ottonel, Okanagan Valley, $22
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2015 Seven Stars Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Valley, $27
One of the reasons Mary McDermott moved west from Ontario to British Columbia's Okanagan Valley was to further develop her talents with sparkling wine, and she quickly has elevated Township 7 to among the leading producers in the Pacific Northwest. Her work here with 100% Chardonnay is a traditional blanc de blanc methode Champenoise project from just her second vintage at … [Read more...] about Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2015 Seven Stars Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Valley, $27
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $18
Township 7 has undergone a remodel and rebranding under Mike Raffan, and he also recruited Mary McDermott from Ontario to take over the winemaking at this longtime property on British Columbia's Naramata Bench. They remain committed to working with clone 297 fruit planted in Rock Pocket and Blue Terrace vineyards in the southern portion of the Okanagan Valley, and the harvest … [Read more...] about Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $18
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2016 Unoaked Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $18
Hidden Terrace, a young site near iconic McIntyre Bluff in British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, has been contributor to standout winemaker Howard Soon, who recently retired from Sandhill. Township 7 pulled from here as well as its own site on the Naramata Bench for a fun and clean Chardonnay. Aromas of peach, banana taffy and orange Creamsicle make their way to the palate, … [Read more...] about Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2016 Unoaked Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $18