Creamy, spicy, persistent.
Notes of creamy pear, guava and peach stone alongside Earl Grey tea, smoke and citrus. The palate is weighty with sweet pear compote, guava, vanilla and honey. The finish is lengthy and zesty with flavours of Meyer lemons.
A great partner to fresh West Coast seafood.
©copyright 2015 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 16th, 2015

Harmonious, elegant, woven.
The 16-acre Lake Breeze Winery was established in 1995 as one of the first on the Naramata Bench; winemaker Garron Elmes has been there the entire time. Especially known for their Pinot Blanc (and also for the rare Pinotage found outside of South Africa) they have a diverse portfolio and produce 10,000-15,000 cases per year. Lake Breeze has also long been known for The Patio restaurant overlooking Lake Okanagan, and more recently they took over a neighbouring acreage which has been named The Farmstead. Still under construction, it features an orchard, new vegetable and herb gardens, greenhouse, animal pasture (pigs and soon to be chickens) and composting station. The abundance of The Farmstead will all be featured on The Patio menu and remaining goods will be sold in a farm stand.
Made entirely of estate grown Naramata Bench Syrah, this 2016 is simply outstanding, one of my top 5 BC Syrahs easily.
A weave of blackberry, black plum and cherry, pepper and charred brown spice, vanilla and smoked sausage and seasoning salt aromas. The palate is equally savoury; inky, plush and concentrated, it is also harmonious and elegant. The finish trails white pepper, coffee and brown spice flavours.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 9th, 2021

Mature, elegant, woven.
The 16-acre Lake Breeze Winery was established in 1995 as one of the first on the Naramata Bench; winemaker Garron Elmes has been there the entire time. Especially known for their Pinot Blanc (and also for the rare Pinotage found outside of South Africa) they have a diverse portfolio and produce 10,000-15,000 cases per year. Lake Breeze has also long been known for The Patio restaurant overlooking Lake Okanagan, and more recently they took over a neighbouring acreage which has been named The Farmstead. Still under construction, it features an orchard, new vegetable and herb gardens, greenhouse, animal pasture (pigs and soon to be chickens) and composting station. The abundance of The Farmstead will all be featured on The Patio menu and remaining goods will be sold in a farm stand.
A cool climate blend from Lake Breeze's Naramata Bench vineyard the premium Tempest red is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon along with Cab France, Merlot and Malbec.
Showing it's age nicely right now, it offers dried red fruits. tobacco, crushed roses and vanilla, cedar chips, cigar and hints of apricots and nuts. The palate mimics the nose; woven and powerful it is also fresh and elegant. There is a hint of saline on the palate, which trails on the finish with fine spice.
I recommend drinking now.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 3rd, 2021

Savoury, fragrant, slick.
The 16-acre Lake Breeze Winery was established in 1995 as one of the first on the Naramata Bench; winemaker Garron Elmes has been there the entire time. Especially known for their Pinot Blanc (and also for the rare Pinotage found outside of South Africa) they have a diverse portfolio and produce 10,000-15,000 cases per year. Lake Breeze has also long been known for The Patio restaurant overlooking Lake Okanagan, and more recently they took over a neighbouring acreage which has been named The Farmstead. Still under construction, it features an orchard, new vegetable and herb gardens, greenhouse, animal pasture (pigs and soon to be chickens) and composting station. The abundance of The Farmstead will all be featured on The Patio menu and remaining goods will be sold in a farm stand.
A cool climate blend from Lake Breeze's Naramata Bench vineyard it is a blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Malbec.
Plum cake and dark berries, salted caramel and aromatic spice aromas lead to a slick palate that is dry. It has a distinct herbal character and trails toasted spice, espresso and dark chocolate.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 3rd, 2021

Fresh, berries, cocoa.
The 16-acre Lake Breeze Winery was established in 1995 as one of the first on the Naramata Bench; winemaker Garron Elmes has been there the entire time. Especially known for their Pinot Blanc (and also for the rare Pinotage found outside of South Africa) they have a diverse portfolio and produce 10,000-15,000 cases per year. Lake Breeze has also long been known for The Patio restaurant overlooking Lake Okanagan, and more recently they took over a neighbouring acreage which has been named The Farmstead. Still under construction, it features an orchard, new vegetable and herb gardens, greenhouse, animal pasture (pigs and soon to be chickens) and composting station. The abundance of The Farmstead will all be featured on The Patio menu and remaining goods will be sold in a farm stand.
This is a true cool climate Merlot with red plum and wild black berries and undertones of saddle leather, wild sage, cocoa and vanilla. Red fruit dominates the palate, it's a lean Merlot with plenty of freshness.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 3rd, 2021