| BC WINEMAKER’S SUMMER SIPS |
Blasted Church EVAN SAUNDERS, WINEMAKER “This is a great summer wine. Because it’s Viognier-dominant, it has a lovely stone fruit, apricot and peach profile along with orange notes from the Muscat and some spice from the Gewürztraminer. We also pick the Viognier earlier to help keep the alcohol levels down. Served chilled, it’s really enjoyable on its own. But the Viognier also helps it stand up to heartier white meats, like chicken and fish—because it’s not too delicate.”
BLASTED CHURCH HATFIELD’S FUSE BC VQA $19.99 734475
St. Hubertus Estate & Oak Bay ANDY GEBERT, OWNER “Gamay grows so well in the North Okanagan. But because it’s compared with Pinot Noir, it doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. It’s one of those multi-faceted wines that can be made as a gorgeous rosé but also as quite a serious red with lots of exciting flavours, including dark cherry and spice notes. For us, summer is all about the barbecue, which never shuts down. Try it with grilled peppers, couscous or risotto—or with any kind of fresh seafood.”
ST. HUBERTUS & OAK BAY GAMAY NOIR BC VQA $21.99 462515
Evolve Cellars LYNZEE SCHATZ, WINEMAKER
“This is one of my ‘go-to’ wines for summer, because it’s so juicy, refreshing and versatile. It’s a blend of 70 percent Chardonnay, 28 percent Pinot Blanc and 2 percent Syrah, bringing together varieties that BC does best. Strawberry, cherry and floral aromas lead the way to raspberry and melon with a citrus finish. It’s delicious on its own, but its juicy brightness makes it a great choice for Sunday brunch with creamy hollandaise or, at a summer cookout, a skewer of prawns or barbecued salmon.”
EVOLVE PINK EFFERVESCENCE BC VQA $21.99 672410
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