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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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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, Creamy Dishes, Cheese Fondue


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-07-25 14:23:47.0

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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: 2022
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BC CSPC:
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Gruner Veltliner, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay, British Columbia
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2022
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay, British Columbia
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay, British Columbia
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Chardonnay, British Columbia
90 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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Clos du Soleil 'Capella', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -891275
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Clos du Soleil 'Capella', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2021
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Clos du Soleil 'Capella', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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Clos du Soleil 'Capella', Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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90 Points

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91 Points

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90 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -125658
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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92 Points

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91 Points

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89 Points

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91 Points

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89 Points

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90 Points

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92 Points

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89 Points

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91 Points

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88 Points

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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90 Points

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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88 Points

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88 Points

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Viognier, Okanagan Valley
92 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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93 Points

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Meyer Family Vineyards 'McLean Creek Road' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -139717
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Quails' Gate 'Stewart Family Reserve' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639641
Ranking: 57.000677
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Quails' Gate 'Stewart Family Reserve' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley
93 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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Poplar Grove Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Vintage: 2023
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -196264
Ranking: 55.000963
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CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Ranking: 55.000892
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Clos du Soleil 'Estate Reserve', Similkameen Valley BC
92 Points

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CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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

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Vintage: 2019
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057
Ranking: 53.001587
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Equinox', Okanagan Valley
94 Points

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91 Points

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95 Points

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Vega, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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89 Points

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89 Points

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El Petit Bonhomme Blanco, Rueda Spain
89 Points

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90 Points

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Boschendal 'Sommelier Selection' Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa
89 Points

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