Discover the top 100 best red wines of British Columbia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of British Columbia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
8 VQAs including Okanagan and Vancouver Island. ~4,000 ha.
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
red wines from the region of British Columbia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, lamb stew from my mum or duck breast and roasted peaches.
On the nose in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or earthy. In the mouth in the region of British Columbia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
