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

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2025
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WineScores' Review

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 stainless steel and it had extended lees contact (four months).
Expect aromas of lime and green apples, fresh mountain stream, spring flowers and orchard fruits. The palate is zesty, mouthwatering and slick with lovely balance.


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


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2026-09-11 14:23:47.0

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90 Points

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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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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -216077

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639633

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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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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639641

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -561175

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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91 Points

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92 Points

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Aurora', Okanagan Valley
93 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
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88 Points

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94 Points

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Roche Wines 'Texture' Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -622811

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Synchromesh Riesling, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -72559

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Synchromesh Storm Haven Vineyard Dry Riesling, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -268496

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Domaine Artema Chardonnay 'Village', Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Domaine Artema Sparkling Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -358540

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