Fresh, mouthwatering, pristine.
Made from 100% Fort Berens Estate fruit from the Fraser Canyon, in Lillooet, the 2016 Dry Riesling is a lovely new addition to the portfolio. It is fresh; crunchy green apples, stone fruits, mineral and honey aromas mingle with citrus blossoms. It is tangy and has a kiss of sweetness, a pristine and mouthwatering character, and lengthy mineral finish.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 10th, 2018

Racy, classic, slick.

Pioneering one of BC's youngest 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.
While they do have Gruner Veltliner (an Austrian variety) planted on their estate, the grapes for this vintage come from Bordertown.
It's a racy variety overall and this version shows classic GV character: lemon balm and fresh mountain stream, kaffir lime, elderflower leaf, crunchy starfruit, unripe peaches and faint smoked undertones. It's crisp and mineral-laden with flavours of salted limes. Slick and savoury it's also dry and mouthwatering with a pithy finish.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 25th, 2021

Racy, lovely, slick.

Pioneering one of BC's youngest wine regions, Fort Berens (named after a trading post, which was located on their property some 150 years ago) is located in the sub-GI of Lillooet, BC in the Fraser Canyon.
The Gruner grapes come from their estate, Red Rock Vineyards in Lillooet, was fermented in oak and stainless and it had extended lees contact (four months).
Expect lime and green apples, honeydew melon, spring flowers and straw aromas. The palette is racy and slick with plenty of crunchy tree fruits, white flowers and citrus flavours.
Lovely.
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2023

Racy, bouncy, slick.

Pioneering one of BC's youngest wine regions, Fort Berens (named after a trading post, which was located on their property some 150 years ago) is located in the sub-GI of Lillooet, BC in the Fraser Canyon.
The Gruner grapes come from their estate, Red Rock Vineyards in Lillooet and it had extended lees contact.
It's a racy variety overall and this version shows classic GV character: lemon balm and wet stone, green apricots and floral-scented talc aromas lead to a juicy and dry palate that is slick, zesty and pristine. It's also dry with a bouncy character and snappy finish.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 25th, 2022

Spicy, savoury, muscular.
A blend of (65%) Merlot, (11%) Cabernet Franc and (24%) Cabernet Sauvignon from estate and Okanagan fruit.
Expect aromas of jalapeno, dusty plums, spiced dark cocoa, charred brown sugar, black currents and nutty undertones. The palate leans muscular, almost brooding; herbal flavours meld with tobacco, wild dark berries, mocha, charred meat and toasted spice. The finish is long and fresh.
A wine for meat and plant-based meat alternatives, hard cheeses and hearty dishes.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 17th, 2020