Fragrant, savoury, fresh.
Harper's Trail is the pioneer of the Thomspon Valley Wine region and are wonderful contributors to the growth of the BC wine industry.
In this estate Pinot, fragrant notes of cedar and dried violets, star anise, rainforest floor and pipe tobacco are underscored with hints of bacon fat. It is a savoury wine with classic Pinosity and flavours of tart red berries, wild herbs, fine spice, cigar and earth. Great bones and fresh character.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 14th, 2023

Elegance, juicy, fragrant.
Pioneering outside of the Okanagan Valley in Kamloops, Harper’s Trail is named for another upstart, cattle drive rancher, Thaddeus Harper. This reserve Cab Franc comes from the estate Thadd Springs Vineyard and delivers fragrant aromas of purple flowers and vanilla, licorice, concord grapes, cocoa, pipe tobacco and a hint of peach stone. It's fresh and juicy with flavours that mimic the nose. Nice restraint and elegance overall.
Pair: halibut rolled in almonds, pasta in cream sauces, roast chicken or turkey, smoked gouda grilled cheese.
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 19th, 2023

Fresh, silky, zesty
Pioneering outside of the Okanagan Valley in Kamloops, Harper’s Trail is named for another upstart, cattle drive rancher, Thaddeus Harper. This reserve Chardonnay comes from the estate Thadd Springs Vineyard has a fresh nose of citrus and white tree fruits, wet stone and oyster shell. The palate is clean and zesty, bright and elegant with a silky finish.
Pair: halibut rolled in almonds, pasta in cream sauces, roast chicken or turkey, smoked gouda grilled cheese.
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 19th, 2023

Charming, pristine, juicy.
One of the standouts of the new Kamloops Wine Trail, Harper's Trail is blazing new ground with the assistance of winemaker Michael Bartier.
It's name is derived from the cattle drive trail of pioneer rancher, Thaddeus Harper.
A pretty pale peachy-pink hued wine with aromas of honey and peaches, vanilla, fine spice, summer berries and cedar chips. The palate is tangy and pristine with spiced cranberry flavours. Balanced, mouthwatering and lengthy. Spot-on and exceedingly quaffable. Pair:: salty charcuterie, fresh oysters and tangy, creamy cheeses.

©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2019

Charming, blushing, juicy.
One of the standouts of the new Kamloops Wine Trail, Harper's Trail is blazing new ground with the assistance of winemaker Michael Bartier.
It's name is derived from the cattle drive trail of pioneer rancher, Thaddeus Harper.
This is a stand-out BC rose with a pretty pale peachy-pink hue and aromas of sweet summer berries, stone fruits and orchard blossoms. Juicy and off-dry it is fresh, fruity and exceedingly quaffable. Pair:: salty charcuterie, fresh oysters and tangy, creamy cheeses.

©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 12th, 2018