Classic, fresh, savoury.
Made from grapes grown on the Fort Berens estate in the new GI of Lillooet, and blended with others from the Okanagan; they consistently succeed very well with this variety. Expect red currents and plums, dark cocoa, anise, cedar, tomato leaf and savoury spice aromas, which translate to a palate laden with sweet wild berries layered with toasted spice, cocoa and tealeaf. It's got great bones, is fresh, classic and truly enjoyable.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 5th, 2021

Fresh, balanced, savoury.
Made from Cab Franc grapes grown on the Fort Berens estate in the new sub-GI of Lillooet, and blended with others from the Okanagan. The 2020 suggests black currents and vanilla, pipe tobacco, baking spices and a little chocolate. The palate entry is fresh and medium-bodied with coffee, leather, tobacco, spice and dark cocoa flavours. Overall, good balance.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 24th, 2023

Expressive, fresh, savoury.
Made from grapes grown on the Fort Berens estate in the new GI of Lillooet, and blended with others from the Okanagan, the 2017 vintage of the this Cab Franc really shines.
Expect red cherry and red current aromas layered with leather, tealeaf, cedar chips baking spices and patchouli notes. The palate is smooth and spicy, the fruit expressive. It has notable freshness; distinct savoury/smoked bacon fat notes flavours to a long and juicy finish.
Balance, structure, it's all there. Speaking of bang for your buck, this version is just as good as the reserve one.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 14th, 2020

Toasted, classic fresh.

Pioneering one of BC's emerging wine regions, Fort Berens (named after a trading post, which was located on their property some 150 years ago) is located Lillooet, BC in the Fraser Canyon.
This vintage, their Chardonnay offers toasted spic, grilled lemons, yellow apples, hazelnuts and a hint of matchstick on the nose. Classic style, it has lovely freshness and similar flavours of nuts, toasted spice and citrus.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 18th, 2019

Spiced, zesty, fresh.

Pioneering one of BC's emerging wine regions, Fort Berens (named after a trading post, which was located on their property some 150 years ago) is located Lillooet, BC in the Fraser Canyon.
The 2021 estate Chardonnay suggests aromas of brown spices, charred lemons, warm butter, roasted hazelnut, yellow apples and oak. The palate is supple and had a salty character alongside spice, toasted nuts, oak and fresh citrus flavours.
Pair: Corn chowder, roast chicken, pan seared halibut, smoked cheeses
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 3rd, 2022