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.
The Sauvignon Blanc will be a treat for Marlborough Savvy lovers. Gooseberry and peach, green apples and grass clippings, orange blossoms and honey notes are expressed on the palate. It is racy and crunchy with pristine fruit expression. A lovely white.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 21st, 2024

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.
Made from Merlot grown in the estate River Stone Vineyard, carbonation was added to the wine just prior to bottling.
A light red-salmony hue the wine delivers sour cherry and wild red berries, watermelon peel, charred orange zest, tobacco, rhubarb and faint spice aromas. It's a fizzy wine with notable structure and some grip in the mouth. Tart red fruit, tobacco, herbal and spice flavours dominate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 23rd, 2024

From the South Okanagan and made from estate grown Malbec grapes.
Having just returned from Argentina, I sampled (and enjoyed) a lot of rose made from the Malbec variety.
This one is a deep cranberry shade with aromas of cherries, rhubarb, peppery spice, dried herbs/garrigue, raspberry seeds and dried flowers. It has some good structure; it leans dry but still exhibits some sweetness. The acidity is good and makes the red wild berry and toasted spice flavours pop. There is the slightest impression of tannin on the dry finish.
If you are looking for a rose to pair with grilled or barbecued foods and heartier fare, this is the one.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 3rd, 2013

Pretty, pristine, outstanding.
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.
It's been a decade since I last tasted the River Stone wines and this Pinot Gris is outstanding. Skin contact has given it a lovely pink-ish hue. The nose is pretty and pristine, suggesting orange blossoms and honey, peach, pear and melon aromas. It's a juicy wine, the palate is just as pristine as the nose. It has a slick texture and pleasing weight and a good whisper of tannin from the skin contact, that adds complexity.
©copyright 2024 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 5th, 2024