Fragrant, honeyed, textural.

Harper's Trail pioneered the Kamloops wine region with their Thadd Springs Vineyard along the South Thompson River. Owned by Ed and Vicki Collett, their consulting winemaker Michael Bartier. has been with them since day one.
A fragrant multi-varietal white blend, offering sweet peaches, green apples, lemongrass and jasmine aromas, which roll into similar peach compote, lemon meringue, candied apple and honey flavours. Concentrated with a a silky texture and good lick of sweetness.
A perfect patio quaffer or pair with fresh salads, grilled shellfish or mildly spicy dishes.

©copyright 2016 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 21st, 2016

Tangy, fresh, value.

Harper's Trail pioneered the Kamloops wine region with their Thadd Springs Vineyard along the South Thompson River and is owned by Ed and Vicki Collett.
The always solid value aromatic Field Blend White is a mix of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Expect green apricots, star fruit, pear and honey, hay and fresh mountain stream aromas. It's a dry style with notes of melon, honey, green apples, lime and grapefruit. The finish is tangy. It's a nice straightforward white wine for fresh salads, grilled shellfish or mildly spicy dishes.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 15th, 2022

Zesty, lively, value.

Harper's Trail pioneered the Kamloops wine region with their Thadd Springs Vineyard along the South Thompson River and is owned by Ed and Vicki Collett.
The always solid value aromatic Field Blend White is a blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Notes of Granny Smith and Jonagold apples, quince, wild honey, lemongrass and lime lead to a palate that is zesty and lively. Flavoured with green apples, crunchy stone fruits and hints of spice and wild grasses.
Pair with fresh salads, grilled shellfish or mildly spicy dishes.

©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 15th, 2021

Zesty, lively, value.

Harper's Trail pioneered the Kamloops wine region with their Thadd Springs Vineyard along the South Thompson River and is owned by Ed and Vicki Collett.
The always solid value aromatic Field Blend White is a blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Notes of Granny Smith and Jonagold apples, quince, wild honey, lemongrass and lime lead to a palate that is zesty and lively. Flavoured with green apples, crunchy stone fruits and hints of spice and wild grasses.
Pair with fresh salads, grilled shellfish or mildly spicy dishes.

©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 15th, 2021

Precise, transparent, crunchy.
Having forged the Kamloops Wine Trail (and as of 2018, the Thompson Valley sub-GI), Harper’s Trail has been doing delicious things with estate Riesling and Pinot Noir (among others) on the southern banks of the Thompson River for more than a decade.
Today the wines are uder guidance of Pascal Madevon, and previously Michael Bartier.
The estate is named for another pioneer, cattle drive rancher, Thaddeus Harper who lived in the region in the 1800s.
Consistently a stand-out, this Pioneer Block Riesling rolls out marmalade and honey lime, peach stone and crunchy green apples. Lively, dry and pristine the palate echoes the nose with crunchy stone fruits and citrus flavours. Excellent concentration and weight; the finish is mouthwatering.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 31st, 2020