Balanced, 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 2020 Chardonnay (a mix of primarily estate with sourced Okanagan fruit), delivers aromas of pineapple juice, vanilla and hazelnut, lemon meringue and apricot puree. It's a fresh style with juicy yellow fruits and zesty citrus flavours atop faint spice and nutty undertones.
A solid wine, enjoyable and nicely balanced.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - March 3rd, 2022

Golden, aromatic, 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, the Chardonnay (a mix of estate and sourced Okanagan fruit), suggests young pineapples, vanilla and warm apple turnovers with a hint of toasted psices and caramel. Ripe golden fruit adorns the palate along with caramel and brown spice flavours that culminate in sweet lemony notes. Good concentration, length and balance.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 25th, 2021

Brisk, brazen, balanced.

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 Chardy shows good balance; aromas of toasted hazelnuts, buttery croissants, lemon meringue and fine spice with a lifted core of yellow apples and mineral. It pretty much explodes onto your palate with butterscotch liqueur and pear compote. Deft use of oak, it's a nice combo of brazen and brisk, as the lively acidity keep it fresh.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 2nd, 2017

Brisk, brazen, balanced.

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 Chardy shows good balance; aromas of toasted hazelnuts, buttery croissants, lemon meringue and fine spice with a lifted core of yellow apples and mineral. It pretty much explodes onto your palate with butterscotch liqueur and pear compote. Deft use of oak, it's a nice combo of brazen and brisk, as the lively acidity keep it fresh.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 2nd, 2017

Approachable, 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 2022 estate Chardonnay leads with freshness. It's a fragrant wine with notes of melon and orange blossoms, vanilla and creamed peaches. It's juicy and approachable with vague spice and nutty flavours. Nicely balanced with a long creamy finish.
Pair: Corn chowder, roast chicken, pan seared halibut, smoked cheeses, creamy pastas.
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2023