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Fort Berens: Lillooet’s Star Shines Bright This Holiday Season
When most wine lovers think of BC, their minds drift to the Okanagan with its shimmering lake framed by golden hills, sprawling vineyards, and a well-worn wine tourism circuit. But tucked away in the Fraser Canyon under the gaze of the towering Coast Mountains, lies Fort Berens Estate Winery, a Lillooet gem that continues to […] The post Fort Berens: Lillooet’s Star Shines Bright This Holiday Season appeared first on Advinetures.ca .
by Chris and Allison Wallace4 viewsblogadvineturesalex-nel-winemakerbc-winebritish-columbia-winecanadian-wine - news
Celebrating BC Wine with John Schreiner in his new biography “Goodgrog”
For anyone passionate about British Columbia wines, John Schreiner is a name that resonates deeply. A true icon of our local industry, John’s dedication to chronicling the evolving landscape of BC wine is unparalleled. His regular dispatches offer invaluable insights, and today, we’re taking a moment to highlight some of his recent reports that showcase […] The post Celebrating BC Wine with John Schreiner in his new biography “Goodgrog” appeared first on BC Wine Lover .
by Mike Klassen4 viewsnews-commentarybc-winejohn-schreinerwine-writing - news
Okanagan Valley Wines: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
It’s been a rough few years for British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley wine producers. A region once defined by boundless promise is now navigating a new normal marked by climate volatility, crop loss, and uncertainty. And yet, in the glass, hope still speaks and often very eloquently. I recently sat down to taste a handful of wines from two premiere Okanagan wineries. They reinforced an already firmly held conviction of just how important this region is to Canada’s fine wine landscape. But first, let’s talk about the storm the industry is weathering. Fire, Deep Freezes, and the Fight to Survive The Okanagan has endured a brutal string of vintages. It started with the catastrophic 2021 wildfires. That summer, blazes tore through the South Okanagan, shutting down tasting rooms and threatening livelihoods. The aftermath was equally devastating. Many 2021 wines showed clear signs of smoke taint, forcing wineries to declassify or discard entire cuvées. Some producers skipped bottling altogethe
by Jacky Blisson5 viewsreviews2024-vintagebc-winecanadian-winechardonnayclimate-change