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Made with 77% grapes from our estate Dry Creek Vineyard and Winch Spur vineyard in Lytton, the remainder from Osoyoos. The grapes were hand picked, destemmed, and crushed, and left on the skins for 4 hours. Dry ice was used during winemaking to reduce the contact with oxygen and the juice was cold settled for 24 hours before racking, leading to structure and more aromatics. The wine was fermented cold at 11 degrees to enhance the aromatic profile and aged for 4 months on the lees to give a full creamy texture.

A vibrant and aromatic Pinot Gris featuring notes of white pear, quince, melon, and hints of passion fruit. This medium-bodied wine has a bright, lively palate with a lingering finish. This fruit-forward wine is well balanced and perfect for any occasion. Delicious to drink with a good book on the patio, or pair it with sauteed shrimp, or fresh summer greens with chicken or roasted nuts.

Made from 100% Lillooet estate fruit, this wine is composed of 70% Pinot Noir grapes, 16% Merlot and 14% Cabernets. The grapes were destemmed and crushed to allow for skin contact time of up to 12 hours. After the perfect colour was achieved, the grapes were lightly pressed, settled and the clean juice racked from the solids. The fermentation was long and cold, to produce an aromatic aroma with a fruit forward palate.

This 100% estate grown Rosé is lucious and juicy. Savour enticing notes of raspberry, and pomegranate in this delicious wine. A great summer refresher to enjoy on its own or paired with a variety of foods, from a fresh salad to seafood or BBQ chicken skewers.

Made 100% from our Red Rock estate vineyard in Lillooet. The grapes were hand-picked and were given 4 hours of skin contact before a light pressing, after which 30% was fermented with natural yeasts in neutral French oak barrels, and 70% was fermented in stainless steel. Then aged for 5 months on the lees to produce a complex, aromatic wine with great mouthfeel and complexity.

A refreshing Grüner Veltliner that shows a combination of tangerine, kiwi fruit, lime, and white asparagus on the nose with hints of freshly cut grass. On the palate, find a creamy texture with a long and fresh finish.

The wine will pair beautifully with oysters, fish-and-chips, a spicy chicken salad and even freshly baked bannock.

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The grapes for this Chardonnay were sourced from 2 vineyards in Lillooet: 60% came from Fort Berens’ Dry Creek estate vineyard, and 40% from Fraser Bench vineyard. The bunches were crushed and destemmed and left on the skins for 4 hours before pressing. 70% of the Chardonnay was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to remain its freshness, and 30% was fermented in neutral French oak barrels, to enhance structure and mouthfeel. Blended after 6 months for a great balance.

Made primarily from estate grown Chardonnay grapes, this lightly oaked wine has aromas of citrus, lemon grass and white pear. Medium bodied and creamy, this wine finishes fresh and well rounded.

Pair with sushi and shellfish or creamy pasta dishes.

98 POINTS and GOLD –Andrea Pritzker MW, Global Fine Wine Challenge 2022
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“Aromatic, fruity and crisp with fresh orchard fruits.” – Rhys Pender MW, April 2022

The grapes for this Riesling were grown at 2 vineyards: the Rise vineyard in Vernon and our Lillooet estate vineyard. The grapes were given 12 hours skin contact after crushing and were then lightly pressed to collect the free run juice. Followed by a long and cold fermentation. After daily tasting, the ferment in stainless steel was arrested naturally by dramatically lowering the core temperature of the wine until it was no longer active. This left just enough residual sugar to balance the higher acid levels traditional in this noble grape variety. Followed by 5 months lees contact before fining and filtering, gave this terroir driven Riesling an elegant and aromatic palate.

Bright and lively with tropical aromas, lychee, muscat, and rose petals, this Riesling is beautifully balanced and features flavours of Honeycrisp apple, pear, and lemon zest. The versatile and slightly off-dry wine pairs with almost anything, but especially sushi, tapas, and spicy Mexican dishes. This is also a great patio sipper.

92 POINTS – John Schreiner 2022

“Crisp, dry and racy with tree fruits and floral notes.” – Rhys Pender MW, Apr. 2022

The 2020 Fort Berens Dry Riesling fruit was 100% sourced from 2 older blocks in our Dry Creek estate vineyard. The older plants were in a great condition and able to endure the heat spike at the end of June this year without problems. After harvest in October, the fruit was left for 6 hours of skin contact before pressing to extract the best flavours. After a long and cold fermentation, the wine had 5 months lees contact to enhance the mouthfeel. The wine fermented to dry, producing a fresh and lively style of Riesling.

Fresh and mouth-watering, this Dry Riesling has lively notes of pineapple, lemon zest, and ginger spice leading to a fresh and lively aroma of green apple and stone fruit. Rich and medium-bodied, this food-friendly wine pairs beautifully with chicken dishes or sashimi.

This age-worthy wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until 2024.