Reading Time: 4 minutes A breakout 2025 vintage at Hester Creek, featuring ripe, balanced whites with strong consistency across the lineup, from Pinot Gris to Trebbiano. The post Hester Creek 2025: A Standout Vintage from the Golden Mile Bench appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Hester Creek's Columbia Valley Collection continues to impress with its 2024 Petit Verdot Malbec. Sourced from Washington's acclaimed Red Mountain AVA and crafted entirely in Oliver, this bold, beautifully balanced blend delivers exceptional value at 91 points. The post Hester Creek’s 2024 Petit Verdot Malbec Delivers Bold Character and Remarkable Balance appeared first on BCWineTrends .
Reading Time: 3 minutes Apricus Cellars made a remarkable statement at the 2026 All Canadian Wine Championships, earning Double Gold, Gold and Bronze. Behind the medals is the inspiring story of co-owner Sam Baptiste, whose journey in BC wine began by planting the original vines at Nk'Mip in 1968. The post From 1968 to Double Gold: Sam Baptiste’s Wine Journey Comes Full Circle at Apricus Cellars appeared first on BCWineTrends .
Reading Time: 6 minutes Hester Creek Estate Winery expands its 2025 portfolio with five new VQA releases, including Ti Amo Sparkling, Viognier, Riesling and two rosés. Combined with the winery's earlier spring releases, the collection offers one of the clearest early looks at what could become a standout Okanagan vintage. The post Hester Creek’s Summer VQA Collection Signals a Stellar 2025 Okanagan Vintage appeared first on BCWineTrends .
