Written By Sharon McLean Libations / White Wine May 18, 2016 5 Refreshing BC Wines for Hitting the Deck—and Yes, There’s Rosé SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestIt’s time to switch up what’s in your glass. The recent warm weather is a reminder to retire those big reds and reach for some crisper, refreshing BC wines.2015 JoieFarm, Plein de Vie Brut (approximately $24). This is a fun, easy-drinking pink bubble from the ever-popular JoieFarm. It’s made using the charmat method (similar to Prosecco) and the aromatics of pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier shine through. Wild strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit and starburst candies dance around in the glass. Website2015 Lock and Worth, Cabernet Franc Rosé (approximately $20). If you love Provençal roses this one is for you. With only the slightest blush of colour, this is a bone dry, crisp and surprising complex rosé. Strawberries, hints of blackcurrant and savoury herbs are supported with refreshing acidity. Cabernet franc may not be a typical grape of Provence, but this wine would be at home in the sun anywhere. Website2015 Sea Star Vineyards, Blanc de Noir (approximately $25). Yes, I’m having a pink thing, but still – this is another local rosé worth hunting down. This is only the third vintage for Sea Star on Pender Island and they are going from strength to strength. This wine is 100% pinot noir and the palate has ripe strawberries, citrus and pomegranate notes supported by crisp acidity. Deck-deliciousness. Website2014 Terravista Vineyards, Fandango (approximately $25). Based on two Spanish grape varieties, albariňo and verdejo, you won’t find this blend anywhere else in Canada. Albariňo brings peaches and white flowers, and verdejo adds citrus and a herbal twist. Together, they deliver an aromatic wine that’s fresh and clean. Perfect for warm days on the patio. Website2014 Black Hills Estate Winery, Alibi (approximately $27). One of my warm weather go to wines, this is a blend of 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon. The semillon tames the natural exuberance of the sauvignon to deliver a well-balanced and nuanced wine with lemon, lime, grapefruit, nectarines and hints of tropical fruits. I love the little bit of weight that the semillon adds. WebsitePictured above: The tasting room at Black Hills Estate Winery SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Sharon McLean ... Read More You may also like Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / Events / Victoria March 24, 2019 A New Beer Society in Town Victoria Beer Week launched its sixth annual festival earlier this month, which ran from March 1-9. In addition to the festival returning for another ... Read More Beer / Wineries & Breweries February 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Brewery’s New Porter and New Re-Rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery unveils new porter along with their new re-rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery held a flight night last week, in part to ... Read More Causes / Events January 25, 2019 Blue Monday Pop-Up Bar – 100 Proof Blues January can be tough around these parts. In fact, it has come to be so globally known as such, that the third Monday of each January has ... Read More Cocktails / Events January 25, 2019 The Complete Bartender Competition 2019 Little Jumbo played host to Nimble Bar Co.’s The Complete Bartender Competition, January 16, 2019 Last Wednesday, I judged my first cocktail ... Read More Beer & Cider / Events / Victoria March 1, 2018 Victoria Beer Week launches its fifth year Victoria is once again readying itself to host the fifth annual Victoria Beer Week. As locals and beer geeks alike wet their palates for special ... Read More Coffee & Tea / Victoria December 18, 2017 Level Ground Trading Moves Up to New State-of-the-Art Headquarters Victoria, BC – Level Ground Trading, Victoria’s Fair Trade pioneer, is moving from their current location in Central Saanich, to a larger ... Read More Comments are closed.
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