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Fort Berens Estate Winery Gruner Veltliner, Lillooet, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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WineScores' Review

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.


 
Recommended Pairings
Eat your Greens, Seafood/Shellfish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, Cheese Fondue, Creamy Dishes


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-07-25 14:23:47.0

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90 Points

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -891275

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -891275

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -125658

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -216077

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -24211

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639633

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CedarCreek Estate Winery Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -217166

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -778332

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -180469

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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -139717

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639641

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -561175

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Clos du Soleil 'Estate Reserve', Similkameen Valley BC
92 Points

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Poplar Grove Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -0264679

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Poplar Grove Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -196264

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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92 Points

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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -132571

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Liquidity Wines Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Falls, BC
92 Points

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88 Points

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Equinox', Okanagan Valley
94 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -622811

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91 Points

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95 Points

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