Consistent, pristine, juicy.
Having pioneered a new winemaking region in British Columbia, Fort Berens estate is in Lillooet, in the Fraser Canyon. Wines are made from their own vineyards, but are sometimes blended with Okanagan Valley fruit.
The Gris is consistently well handled and 2020 Gris boasts fresh green pears and grapefruit, dried flowers and wet stone aromas. It's also a pristine wine, juicy and zesty with a lovely pear flavoured finish.
Pair: chicken salad, mushroom dishes and oily fish dishes.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 12th, 2021

Ripe, creamy, power.
Having pioneered a new winemaking region in British Columbia, Fort Berens estate is in Lillooet, in the Fraser Canyon. Wines are made from their own vineyards, but are sometimes blended with Okanagan Valley fruit.
The 2019 is a ripe one, laden with notes of wildflower honey, melon, citrus and creamed pears atop distinct earthy undertones. Dry and pithy, it has stony minerality and notable power in the mouth. A phenolic finish adds texture.
Pair: chicken salad, mushroom dishes and oily fish dishes.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 4th, 2020

Consistent, expressive, juicy.
Having pioneered a new winemaking region in British Columbia, Fort Berens estate is in Lillooet, in the Fraser Canyon. Wines are made from their own vineyards, but are sometimes blended with Okanagan Valley fruit.
This expressive Pinot Gris is consistently well handled and the 2022 is very pretty. Notes are a fruit cup of peach and pears, honey, white blossoms and grapefruit. It's juicy and expressive with oodles of pristine sweet fruit and lively citrus. Excellent concentration with mineral undertones and a fruity finish.
Pair: chicken salad, mushroom dishes and oily fish dishes.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2023

Tropical, honeyed, pristine.
Pioneering a new winemaking region near Lillooet, in the Fraser Canyon, Fort Berens is making wines from their estate vineyard blended with Okanagan Valley fruit. In the case of the 2017, it's a step up from the previous vintage and has a distinct tropical lilt; honey and guava, jasmine blossoms and a core of forest floor and smoke. The palate follows suit, tropical and nicely weighted on the tongue, it doles our concentrated golden fruit. It is pristine and honest.
Pair: chicken salad, mushroom dishes and oily fish dishes.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 4th, 2018

Pioneering a new wine region in BC, Fort Berens is located at the base of the Fraser Canyon, near Lillooet.
Their vines are now old enough, that they are able to rely upon making this wine from their estate fruit.
This vintage is a paler cherry blossom pink colour, which I prefer. It's delicate and fragrant with vanilla, rose petals, sweet summer berries and orange blossoms. The palate is tangy and is reminiscent of a bowl of summer fruit spritzed with tangerine oil. Nice job this vintage. There is some backbone here and fine spice and cedar flavours on the finish, but the acidity and lively character will draw you back to your glass again and again.
Pair with a wide range of foods: salmon, a cheese platter, cassoulet, pork, turkey or grilled veggies.

©copyright 2013 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 3rd, 2013