Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards: River Rock, the 10-acre home vineyard planted in 2003; Boulder City Vineyard purchased in 2020 and planted in 2005. The estate focuses primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites.
The Corner Stone is a blend of Merlot (36%), Cabernet Franc (29%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%), Malbec (12%) and Petit Verdot (6%) grown in the River Rock Vineyard.
Black cherry and current aromas are layered with cedar, toffee, licorice, leather, dried herbs and wildflowers. It has a fresh entry and shows more grip and power than the single varietal Merlot. Overall more earthy with smooth but more pronounced tannins.
Components were aged in French oak (33% new) for approx. 12 months, then it was blended and returned to barrel for six, for a total of 18 months.
©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 27th, 2024

Slick, juicy, expressive
Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards focusing primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites; the tasting room was opened in 2010.
Like many Okanagan wineries, hit hard by a disastrous widespread cold snap in 2024, River Stone reach out to our neighbours to the south in Washington and Oregon to source fruit to make wine. River Stone selected grapes from Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope in Washington State. I'm always game for a good Chenin and this one is simply lovely. Expect a fruit-cup of aromas like melon, peach and pear along with honey and citrus blossoms. It's just as pretty in the mouth; expressive, slick and juicy with great structure and just a kiss of sweetness.
©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 3rd, 2025

Lip-smacking, racy, verdant.
Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards focusing primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites; the tasting room was opened in 2010.
Like many Okanagan wineries, hit hard by a disastrous widespread cold snap in 2024, River Stone reach out to our neighbours to the south in Washington and Oregon to source fruit to make wine. River Stone selected grapes from Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope in Washington State. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from Horse Heaven Hills and Is a racy and verdant version with pineapple and peach, green apple lime and citrus blossom notes. The palate reflects the nose; bold citrus, think grapefruit and lime, is layered with strong peachy flavours. It's juicy and lip-smacking.
©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 25th, 2025

Charming, juicy, quaffable
Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards focusing primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites; the tasting room was opened in 2010.
Like many Okanagan wineries, hit hard by a disastrous widespread cold snap in 2024, River Stone reach out to our neighbours to the south in Washington and Oregon to source fruit to make wine. River Stone selected grapes from Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope in Washington State. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, it delivers energizing aromas of melon and tangerine, peaches, lemon curd and honeysuckle. Off-dry and quaffable it has a charming and juicy character and appealing fruity/zestiness. A great summer sipper, or pair with spicy dishes or holiday turkey.
©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 25th, 2025

Toasty, zesty, fresh.
Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards focusing primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites; the tasting room was opened in 2010.
Like many Okanagan wineries, hit hard by a disastrous widespread cold snap in 2024, River Stone reach out to our neighbours to the south in Washington and Oregon to source fruit to make wine. River Stone selected grapes from Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope in Washington State. This Chard has a golden hue with, despite being unoaked, aromas of hazelnuts and toast, yellow apples and lemon, wet stone and vanilla, grilled pineapples and wild herbs. The palate seems toasty as well, with notes echoing the nose alongside fresh melon and Meyer lemon flavours. The finish is zesty.
©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 3rd, 2025