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Winery Averill Creek
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 505 of the estates of British Columbia.
It is located in British Columbia

The Winery Averill Creek is one of the best wineries to follow in British Columbia.. It offers 21 wines for sale in of British Columbia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Averill Creek Estate is an exceptional vineyard located on the slopes of Mount Prevost in the Cowichan Valley, in British Columbia, Canada. Covering an area of 40 acres, the estate is nestled at an altitude of 150 to 220 meters, offering ideal conditions for the production of very high-quality wines. Established in 2001 by Andy and Wendy Johnston, the Averill Creek Estate is the perfect expression of Canadian ambition in the field of wine. The climate of the Cowichan Valley, with its warm summers and mild winters, is ideal for vine growing, which thrives on well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. The estate takes pride in its environmentally conscious approach, practicing respectful and sustainable viticulture, without the use of pesticides or herbicides. The range of wines produced by Averill Creek is a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity marked by the European style. The grape varieties include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Marechal Foch, all meticulously cultivated to produce unique wines that capture the spirit of the Canadian terroir. Another aspect that distinguishes Averill Creek is their state-of-the-art cellar. They use cutting-edge winemaking technology to ensure the highest possible quality of wine. Moreover, their tasting cellar offers a panoramic view of the valley, where visitors can savor a range of award-winning wines while enjoying the natural beauty of the environment. The estate also offers guided tours, where visitors can learn more about the winemaking process. The Averill Creek Estate is more than a vineyard, it's a destination for all wine enthusiasts. It's a tribute to the land, craftsmanship, and passion for wine.

Top Winery Averill Creek wines

Looking for the best Winery Averill Creek wines in British Columbia among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Averill Creek wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Averill Creek wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked veal roast, beef stew or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Averill Creek

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Averill Creek. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 0With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Averill Creek.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris

Discovering the wine region of British Columbia

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.

The top red wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of fresh sausage, paupiettes à la mérignicaise or chicken tikka massala.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Averill Creek

On the nose the red wine of Winery Averill Creek. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Averill Creek. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Averill Creek.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Marechal Foch
  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Gravelle

Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.

The top white wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of garba ( ivory coast ), moroccan veal tagine from hanane or tiramisu (original recipe).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Averill Creek

On the nose the white wine of Winery Averill Creek. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, vegetal or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Averill Creek. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 0With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Averill Creek.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

The top pink wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of duck breast with black figs, texas style ribs / loin ribs or rabbit with beer.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Averill Creek

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Averill Creek. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Averill Creek.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Marechal Foch
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Body

Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Averill Creek

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Averill Creek

How Winery Averill Creek wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Averill Creek

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Averill Creek. often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Averill Creek

  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5

Discover the grape variety: Pinot grigio

Crisp, light dry whites with a pale, sometimes copper-tinged robe, slender palate and fresh acidity, showing delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, almond and mineral notes. Refreshing profile. Absolute star of northern Italy: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Alto Adige DOC and Trentino DOC. Italian synonym for Burgundy's pinot gris (grey mutation of pinot noir), one of Italy's most exported whites.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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