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Wine Country Begins in Penticton Choosing Penticton, BC, as your base for exploring South Okanagan wine country gives you many delightful options. One is the picturesque country road that rises out of Penticton’s east side and winds its way north along Okanagan Lake through the award winning Naramata Bench wine region. This fifteen kilometer road is home to over twenty five wineries situated above the sweeping clay cliffs that rise up from Okanagan Lake and give way to vineyards climbing gently up to the rolling mountains of the South Okanagan. As well as the world class wineries here there are savoury restaurants, charming accommodations and unique artisan galleries.
The area also offers beautiful beaches, picnic areas (many on winery grounds) and opportunities to experience the spectacular natural beauty of the Okanagan first hand on easily accessible trails such as the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. The Naramata Bench has become a destination for recreational cyclists and hikers enjoying both the meandering paved roads and the well maintained trails, all with spectacular views of the valley, mountains and lake plus easy access to wineries and restaurants. There is a sense of history here where farmers have tended these lands for over a century. First providing markets with some of the finest fruits from the area and then over the past two decades using the varied and rich terrain to produce wine grape varieties of exceptional quality providing the basis for the renowned local wines. The village of Naramata itself, just fifteen kilometers from Penticton, is a step back in time with a general store, artisan shops, coffee shop and restaurants, plus the historic Naramata Heritage Inn built by Naramata founder John Robinson in 1907 that has been beautifully restored and maintained as an operating inn and restaurant to this day. Each winery on the Naramata Bench has its own distinctive wine specialties and philosophy of wine making. Visitors will find wine touring to be a relaxed and personal experience and that there is a unique story in every bottle along the way. The wineries also work together as an Association to create memorable and fun wine events for visitors to enjoy.
Plus they are united in their commitment to quality and authenticity in both their winemaking and the experience that visitors have on the Naramata Bench. The quality and character of the individual wineries on the Naramata Bench are widely recognized by international and national wine writers as well as wine competitions, with wineries regularly achieving accolades at provincial, national and international competitions. Some of the first wineries in British Columbia are located on the Naramata Bench and the tradition of quality wine making runs deep in the Naramata hills. Whether you are a seasoned sipper or just beginning your wine appreciation experience you’ll find a variety of wines to please your palate. W ith options for cycling, beaching, boating, enjoying the outdoors, picnicking or a wine paired feast from an award winning chef, the Naramata Bench is one of Penticton and Wine Country’s favourite gems to explore.
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THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS British Columbia’s grape growers and vintners put their hearts and soul into each bottle of wine they produce. Now more than ever, this commitiment – and excellent wine – has put us on the global map. BC wines aren’t just competing with the very best in the world, they’re winning. Along with other deserving recipients, this year’s Premier’s Wine Award winner takes their place among the world’s best. British Columbians take immense pride in you and your wine, but it’s more than just bragging rights. You’ve built an industry that has become a vital part of our tourism sector and economy. Each year, over 1.5 million people come from all over the world to see what all the fuss is about – and they must like what they taste, because wine exports are growing to almost $9 million per year. I look forward to continue our work together to modernize our liqour laws and open new markets for B.C. wines. Because nothing’s better to share than a great bottle of wine. Hon. Christy Clark Premier of British Columbia Welcome to the 2016 British Columbia Wine Awards complete guide of the award winning British Columbia wines. The wine industry in British Columbia continues to shine and this year, the judges from across North America have awarded a record number of medals to over 50 different wineries. This guide includes the Premier’s Award for the Best Wine, Platinum Medals, Gold Medals, Silver Medals, and Bronze Medals. We encourage you to keep this guide handy for your purchases of British Columbia wines and if you lose it, don’t worry! The complete list of THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS is online at www.thewinefestivals.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Premier’s Award For Best Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Platinum Winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Gold Winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Silver Winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bronze Winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6
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SpierHead Winery Pinot Noir Cuvée 2014
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Platinum The Last Word / 2013 / CedarCreek Estate Winery
Syrah/ 2014 / Deep Roots Winery
Reserve Chardonnay/ 2014 /Mission Hill Family Estate
Riesling/ 2015 /Red Rooster Winery
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WINE AWARDS These medals are awarded to those wines that were judged to be the Top 1% of wines entered into the British Columbia Wine Awards. They are chosen from the Gold medals.
Sparkling Chenin Blanc / 2012 /Road 13 Vineyards
Pinot Noir Cuvée / 2014 / SpierHead Winery
Cipes Blanc de Blanc / 2010 /Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Syrah / 2013 / TIME Estate Winery
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WINE AWARDS Using the standard points system adopted by all major wine judging competitions, wines that score 19 out of 20 or higher are awarded a gold medal.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot / 2013 / Bench 1775
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Merlot / 2014 / Black Sage Vineyard
Holy Moly / 2014 / Blasted Church Vineyards
Nothing Sacred / 2014 / Blasted Church Vineyards
Syrah / 2014 / Blasted Church Vineyards
Meritage / 2013 / CedarCreek Estate Winery
Senator’s White / 2013 / CedarCreek Estate Winery
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Senator’s Red / 2013 / CedarCreek Estate Winery
State of the Union / 2014 / Church & State Wines
The Financier Pinot Grigio / 2015 /Conviction Wines
Pinot Blanc / 2015 / Evolve Cellars
Optimum Pinot Gris / 2015 / Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Signature Riesling Icewine / 2014 / Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
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Pioneer Block Dry Riesling / 2014 / Harper’s Trail
Discovery Series Chenin Blanc / 2014 / Inniskillin Okanagan
Mantra / 2014 / Kismet Estate Winery
Syrah Torok Vineyard / 2014 / Lake Breeze Vineyards
Riesling Icewine / 2014 / Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Pinot Noir / 2014 / Moraine Estate Winery
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Cabernet Franc Select Lots / 2013 / Perseus Winery
Chardonnay / 2014 / Quails’ Gate
Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay / 2014 / Quails’ Gate
Roussanne / 2014 / Road 13 Vineyards
Gamay Noir / 2014 / Robin Ridge Winery
Black Swift Vineyards Long Road Syrah / 2014 / The Hatch
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Compass / 2014 / vinAmité Cellars
Signature Series Riesling / 2015 / Wayne Gretzky Okanagan
Signature Series Shiraz / 2014 / Wayne Gretzky Okanagan
Stoney Slope Riesling / 2015 / Wild Goose Vineyards
Gewürztraminer / 2015 / Wild Goose Vineyards
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THE 2016
BRITISH COLUMBIA
WINE AWARDS Using the standard points system adopted by all major wine judging competitions, wines that score 16-18 out of 20 are awarded a silver medal.
Winery
Wine
Vintage
50th Parallel Estate
Unparalleled Pinot Noir
2014
50th Parallel Estate
Chardonnay
2014
50th Parallel Estate
Riesling
2015
Arrowleaf Cellars
Solstice Pinot Noir
2014
Arrowleaf Cellars
Zweigelt
2014
Arrowleaf Cellars
First Crush Red
2014
Arrowleaf Cellars
GewĂźrztraminer
2015
Arrowleaf Cellars
Snow Tropics
2015
Bench 1775
Whistler Chardonnay Late Harvest
2014
Bench 1775
Cabernet Franc
2013
Blasted Church Vineyards
Holy Matrimony
2015
Blasted Church Vineyards
Big Bang Theory
2015
Blasted Church Vineyards
Swear to God
2015
Small Lots Malbec
2014
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Pinot Noir
2014
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Viognier
2015
C.C. Jentsch Cellars
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CedarCreek Estate Winery
Syrah
2014
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Merlot
2013
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Block 2 Pinot Noir
2014
Chaberton Estate Winery Reserve Meritage British Columbia BC VQA 2013 Church & State Wines
TreBella
2015
Church & State Wines
Coyote Bowl Chardonnay
2014
Clos du Soleil Winery
Capella
2014
Covert Farms Family Estate
Amicitia
2013
Deep Roots Winery
Gamay
2015
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Vintage
Desert Hills Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer
2015
Desert Hills Estate Winery
Anthony Buchanan Pinot Noir
2014
Cabernet Merlot
2014
Fort Berens Estate Winery
Pinot Noir
2014
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Desert Sun
2015
Giant Head Estate Winery
Pinot Noir
2014
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Odyssey White Brut
2014
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Siegerrebe
2015
Evolve Cellars
Harper’s Trail
Cabernet Franc Thadd Springs Vineyard 2014
Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery
Gamay Noir
2015
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Trebbiano
2015
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Syrah-Viognier
2014
Hidden Chapel Winery
The Collection
2012
Hidden Chapel Winery
Holy Smoke
2013
Hillside Winery & Bistro
Syrah
2014
Inniskillin Okanagan
Vidal Icewine
2014
Inniskillin Okanagan
Dark Horse Vineyard Meritage
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Grand Reserve Red CSV
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Riesling Icewine
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Grand Reserve Red Meritage
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2015
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Grand Reserve Riesling
2015
Sparkling Rosé
2015
Little Engine Wines
Merlot
2014
Little Engine Wines
Pinot Noir Reserve
2014
Lang Vineyards
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Mission Hill Family Estate
Vintage
Five Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
2013
Cabs
2014
Cabernet Merlot
2014
Moon Curser Vineyards
Dolcetto, Contraband Series
2015
Moon Curser Vineyards
Petit Verdot Contraband Series
2013
Moon Curser Vineyards
Tannant
2012
Moon Curser Vineyards
Malbec, Contraband Series
2014
Moon Curser Vineyards
Syrah
2013
Moraine Estate Winery
Pink Mountain Rosé
2015
Riesling
2013
Nk’Mip Cellars
Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine
2015
Nk’Mip Cellars
Winemaker’s Rosé
2015
Nk’Mip Cellars Winery
Winemaker’s Talon
2014
Nk’Mip Cellars Winery
Mer’r’iym Meritage
2013
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Pinot Grigio
2015
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery
The One
2011
Play Estate Winery
Viognier
2014
Cabernet Franc
2013
Quails’ Gate
Chenin Blanc
2015
Quails’ Gate
Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir
2014
Quidni Estate Winery
Pinot Noir
2014
Red Rooster Winery
Pinot Blanc
2015
Red Rooster Winery
Chardonnay
2015
Road 13 Vineyards
Jackpot Cabernet Sauvignon
2014
Robin Ridge Winery
Merlot
2013
Monster Vineyards Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
Poplar Grove Winery
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Ruby Blues Winery
Black Stiletto
2014
Ruby Blues Winery
Commune Pinot Gris
2015
Sandhill Wines
Syrah
2014
Sandhill Wines
Syrah Vanessa Vineyard
2013
Sandhill Wines
Cabernet Merlot
2014
Serendipity Winery
Sparkling Truth
2014
Silkscarf Winery
Riesling Muscat
2015
SpierHead Winery
Pinot Noir Golden Retreat Vineyard
2014
SpierHead Winery
Chardonnay
2015
St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery Gebert Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Renaissance Merlot
2013
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Private Reserve Gewürztraminer
2015
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Private Reserve Unoaked Chardonnay
2015
The Hatch
Screaming Frenzy Meritage
2014
The Hatch
Dynasty White
2015
The View Winery
Riesling
2014
Tightrope Winery
Rosé
2015
Unsworth Vineyards Ltd
Rosé
2015
Meritage
2012
vinAmité Cellars
Chardonnay
2014
vinAmité Cellars
Gamay Noir
2014
vinAmité Cellars
Hidden Corner
2014
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Magma White
2014
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer
2014
Wild Goose Vineyards
God’s Mountain Riesling
2015
Wild Goose Vineyards
Red Horizon Meritage
2013
Vanessa Vineyard Estate Winery
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THE 2016
BRITISH COLUMBIA
WINE AWARDS Using the standard points system adopted by all major wine judging competitions, wines that score 14-15 out of 20 are awarded a bronze medal.
Winery
Wine
Vintage
50th Parallel Estate
Pinot Noir
2014
50th Parallel Estate
Pinot Noir Rosé
2015
Ancient Hill Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer
2014
Merlot
2014
Arrowleaf Cellars Arrowleaf Cellars
Vidal Special Select Late Harvest 2015
Arrowleaf Cellars
Riesling
2015
Arrowleaf Cellars
Pinot Noir
2014
Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery
Cabernet Franc
2014
Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer
2015
Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery
Pinot Noir
2014
Bench 1775
Whistler Viognier Icewine
2014
Bench 1775
Glow
2015
Black Hills Estate Winery
Syrah
2014
Black Sage Vineyard
Shiraz
2014
Black Sage Vineyard
Cabernet Franc
2014
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Wine
Vintage
Blasted Church Vineyards
Cross to Bear
2014
Blasted Church Vineyards
Hatfield’s Fuse
2015
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery
Chardonnay
2015
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery
Living Desert Red
2014
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery
Syrah
2014
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery
Grüner Veltliner
2015
Bordertown Vineyard & Estate Winery
Syrah
2013
Viognier
2013
C.C. Jentsch Cellars C.C. Jentsch Cellars
Small Lots Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2015
C.C. Jentsch Cellars
The Chase
2014
C.C. Jentsch Cellars
Syrah
2014
C.C. Jentsch Cellars
Small Lots Viognier
2014
C.C. Jentsch Cellars
Cab/Merlot
2014
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Cabernet Merlot
2013
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Pinot Gris
2015
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Desert Ridge Merlot
2013
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Desert Ridge Meritage 2013
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer
2015
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Block 4 Pinot Noir
2014
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Platinum Block 3 Riesling
2015
Chaberton Estate Winery
Reserve Chardonnay Okanagan 2015
Chaberton Estate Winery
Reserve Dry Bacchus Fraser Valley 2015
Church & State Wines
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THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS Winery
Wine
Vintage
Clos du Soleil Winery
Saturn
2014
Clos du Soleil Winery
Pinot Blanc
2015
Conviction Wines
Dreamers & Schemers Red
2015
Deep Roots Winery
Chardonnay
2015
Desert Hills Estate Winery
Ursa Major Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Desert Hills Estate Winery
Ursa Major Borealis
2013
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Secret Affair
2015
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Kay Syrah
2014
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Grande Dame Gewürztraminer
2015
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Say Yes Pinot Gris
2015
Elephant Island Winery
The Other Way
2015
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Old Vines Auxerrois
2015
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Gewürztraminer/Schonburger
2015
Giant Head Estate Winery
Blanc de Noir
2015
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Riesling
2014
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Wine
Vintage
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Pinot Gris
2015
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Ehrenfelser
2015
Merlot Malbec
2014
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Character White
2015
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Late Harvest Pinot Blanc
2015
Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Selected Barrels Cabernet Merlot 2014
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Pinot Gris
2015
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Pinot Blanc
2015
Hidden Chapel Winery
Amazing Grace
2015
Hillside Winery
GewĂźrztraminer
2015
Hillside Winery
Muscat Ottonel
2015
Mosaic
2012
Inniskillin Okanagan
Reserve Pinot Gris
2015
Inniskillin Okanagan
Discovery Series Tempranillo
2014
Inniskillin Okanagan
Estate Series Chardonnay
2015
Inniskillin Okanagan
Estate Series Pinot Grigio
2015
Inniskillin Okanagan
Tempranillo Icewine
2012
Hillside Winery & Bistro
Inniskillin Okanagan
Dark Horse Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2014
Intrigue Wines
Social White
2015
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Grand Reserve White CSV
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Grand Reserve Chardonnay
2014
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Reserve Chardonnay
2015
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate
Sunrock Illumina
2013
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THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS Winery
Wine
Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Kismet Estate Winery Kitsch Wines
Vintage
SunRock Shiraz
2014
Safed
2015
Riesling
2015
Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery
Sparkling Apple
NV
Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery
Tayberry Dessert
NV
Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery
Raspberry dessert
NV
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Ehrenfelser
2015
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Pinot Noir
2013
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Pinot Blanc
2015
Lang Vineyards
Viognier
2015
Lang Vineyards
Bravo White
2015
Chardonnay Reserve
2014
Pinot Blanc Oraniensteiner
2015
Mission Hill Family Estate
Reserve Shiraz
2014
Mission Hill Family Estate
Reserve Pinot Gris
2015
Monster Vineyards
Merlot
2014
Monster Vineyards
Red Eyed
2014
Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Ranch Hand Red Reserve
2014
Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Chardonnay Reserve
2015
Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Hands Up White
2015
Monte Creek Ranch Winery
Hands Up Red
2015
Moon Curser Vineyards
Carménère
2014
Moon Curser Vineyards
Syrah, Contraband Series
2013
Little Engine Wines Lunessence Winery & Vineyard
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THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS Winery
Wine
Moon Curser Vineyards
Vintage
Tempranillo, Contraband Series 2014
Moon Curser Vineyards
Arneis, Contraband Series
2015
Moon Curser Vineyards
Dead of Night
2014
Moraine Estate Winery
Riesling
2015
Moraine Estate Winery
Red Mountain
2013
Moraine Estate Winery
Cliffhanger White
2015
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
Chardonnay
2013
Nighthawk Vineyards
Chardonnay
2015
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Wine
Vintage
Nk’Mip Cellars
Qwam Qwmt Syrah
2014
Nk’Mip Cellars
Winemaker’s Pinot Noir
2014
Nk’Mip Cellars
Winemaker’s Merlot
2013
Nk’Mip Cellars
Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Nk’Mip Cellars
Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Nk’Mip Cellars
Qwam Qwmt Merlot
2013
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Reserve Chardonnay
2013
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Meritage Estate
2013
Peller Estates Winery
Family Select Cabernet Merlot
2015
Peller Estates Winery
Family Series Pinot Gris
2015
Peller Estates Winery
Family Select Sauvignon Blanc
2015
Perseus Winery
Merlot
2014
Play Estate Winery
Syrah
2014
Quails’ Gate
Shannon Pacific Viognier
2015
Quails’ Gate
The Boswell Syrah
2013
Quails’ Gate
Pinot Noir
2014
Quidni Estate Winery
WhyNot Red
2012
Quidni Estate Winery
Viognier
2015
Quidni Estate Winery
Old Cicero Aromatic
2015
Raven Wines
White
2015
Red Rooster Winery
Merlot
2014
Road 13 Vineyards
5th Element
2012
Road 13 Vineyards
Syrah Malbec
2014
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Wine
Vintage
Ruby Blues Winery
Commune Viognier
2015
Ruby Blues Winery
White Stiletto
2015
Merlot Sandhill Estate Vineyard
2014
Sandhill Wines Sandhill Wines
Small Lots ONE Phantom Creek Vineyard 2013
Sandhill Wines
Pinot Blanc
2015
Sandhill Wines
Small Lots THREE
2013
Sandhill Wines
Small Lots Syrah Phantom Creek Vineyard 2014
Serendipity Winery
Sauvignon Blanc
2015
Merlot
2014
Pinot Noir
2013
St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
Riesling
2014
Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Dolcetto
2015
Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Tempranillo
2013
Steller’s Jay
Sparkling Gewürztraminer
N/V
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Private Reserve Pinot Noir
2015
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Organic Riesling
2015
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
OM
2012
Silkscarf Winery SpierHead Winery
The Hatch
Black Swift ‘Kurkjian Farms’ Riesling 2014
The Hatch
Hatchchild Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The Hatch
Black Swift ‘Oak Street Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2014
The Hatch
Hobo Series Muscat
2015
The Hatch
Dynasty Red
2013
The Hatch
Talking Stories White
2015
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THE 2016 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS Winery
Wine
Vintage
The View Winery
Voulez View Rouge
2014
The View Winery
Gewürztraminer Dry Reserve
2015
Therapy Vineyards & Guesthouse
Freudified
NV
Therapy Vineyards & Guesthouse
Freudian Sip
2015
Therapy Vineyards & Guesthouse
Pink Freud
2015
Thornhaven Estates Winery
Gewürztraminer
2015
Thornhaven Estates Winery
Brooklyn’s Blend
2015
Tightrope Winery
Viognier
2014
Tightrope Winery
Tip-Toe
2015
Tightrope Winery
Riesling
2015
Tightrope Winery
Syrah
2014
TIME Estate Winery
Cabernet Franc
2014
TIME Estate Winery
Meritage
2013
Oldfield Series Syrah
2013
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Unsworth Vineyards
Pinot Noir Reserve
Unsworth Vineyards
Charme De L’ile
2015
vinAmité Cellars
Cabernet Franc
2014
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Reserve Viognier
2015
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Gamay Noir
2015
Wayne Gretzky Okanagan
The Great White
2015
Wild Goose Vineyards
Riesling
2015
Wild Goose Vineyards
Pinot Gris
2015
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