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.
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
red wines from the region of British Columbia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of baked lasagna, lamb tagine with figs or ideas for savoury pancake toppings.
On the nose in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, black cherries or raspberry. In the mouth in the region of British Columbia is a powerful with a nice freshness.
