Succulent, outstanding, opulent.
Grown in the Similkameen Valley in southern BC, this outstanding Viognier doles out smoked peache, mango, lemon meringue and wild honey aromas. The palate is opulent; generous stone fruit flavours are dripping with honey and sprinkled with spice. Slick and succulent, it has a lengthy finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 10th, 2019

Succulent, luscious, potent.
While the label says Similkameen Valley, Road 13's website says says all the fruit came from their West Osoyoos Vineyard, which I take to mean it's in Osoyoos, but I'm not sure. However, the fruit was hand-picked and fermented slowly in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. To finish is was aged in French oak barrels for four months.
It's an outstanding Viognier brimming with honey and peaches, spice and fennel, pineapple chunks and exotic spice, notably ginger. Luscious on the palate it has fleshy stone fruit and citrus peel propped up with ginger flavours. It's silky and slick, potent and persistent.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 5th, 2020

Precise, crackling, bouncy.
Made from some of the oldest vines in the Okanagan, the Road 13 estate Chenin Blanc vines were planted in 1968.
It is a stunner with a crackling pristine nose, which doles out lemon curds and honey, crunchy orchard fruits, and spring blossoms. It boasts snappy acidity and bright citrus flavours; a bouncy wine with a mouthwatering finish.
Precise and consistently delicious, it is a chic wine with complexity, length and personality.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2019

Pristine, racy, slick.
Made from some of the oldest vines in the Okanagan Valley, Road 13's Chenin Blanc took root in 1968.
Always a crackling delight, the 2020 is just as lovely. Crunchy peaches and starfruit aromas are underscored by citrus blossoms and fresh rain on grass. It's slick on the tongue with lively acidity. Pristine citrus-y flavours roll across the palate; the racy finish is long and powerful.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 31st, 2021

Precise, crackling, personality.
Made from some of the oldest vines in the Okanagan, the Road 13 estate Chenin Blanc vines were planted in 1968.
It is a stunner with a crackling pristine nose, which doles out lemon curds and honey, crunchy tree fruits and flecks of mineral. The palate is crunchy and tangy like the nose; fleshy stone fruits and racy citrus flavours dominate. Precise and hymnal, it is a chic wine with great complexity, length and personality.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 29th, 2017