The Okanagan’s best bets for frugal wine enthusiasts.
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2023 Pinot Gris 15th Anniversary Edition $40
Rose colour with aromas of strawberry, vanilla, rhubarb, pink lady apple and tangerine. The palate is luscious and vibrant with flavours of peach, strawberry, citrus and quince. A zippy vibrant finish makes this a perfect wine to sip on a warm summer day.
Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2020 Hush Red $25
An approachable blend that is well-balanced and delivers big on flavour with blackberry, raspberry, chocolate, vanilla spice and some herbal notes. Supple palate and easy drinking. A small lot fermentation of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 2023 Reserve Rosé Organic $26
A delicate and dry rose with impressive calibre. Pretty pale pink hue and aromas and flavours of wild strawberries, Bing cherries, blood orange, crisp apple and white flowers. A terrific patio wine and it’s organic too.
Moon Curser Vineyards 2022 Roussanne Marsanne $27
Medium bodied wine that offers up bright aromas of peach, melon, orange blossom, honey and lime zest. Fresh and a little creamy on the palate with a bit of a toasted, caramelized finish.
Phantom Creek Estates 2022 Rosé $36
A bright, lively, balanced blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère. Pretty pale salmon hue, features aromas of wild strawberries, nectarine, cherry blossoms and pink grapefruit. Crisp and refreshing.
Poplar Grove 2020 CSM $30
An approachable blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that is well-balanced and delivers big on flavour with blackberry, plum, chocolate, tobacco, vanilla, pepper and some herbal notes. Supple palate and lovely to sip.
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2022 Pinot Blanc $23
A small kick of Muscat elevates this refreshing wine that serves up pineapple, peach, orange zest, honeysuckle and melon fruit aromas. The palate is bright with citrus and white blossom character.
Wesbert Winery 2021 Gewürztraminer $27
Bright tropical and tree fruit character accented by lychee, grapefruit, rose water, ginger and lemon. Luscious spicy palate with a nice kick of citrus on the finish.
