Anthony Gismondi has the scoop on how B.C. wines shined bright at the National Wine Awards of Canada
On this B.C. Day long weekend, we look at the top 10 B.C. wineries that entered a minimum of five wines, not including Icewine and made the coveted list of “Canada’s Top 25 Wineries of the Year.” You can read the full results atWinemaker Taylor Whelan’s team top all the lists grabbing two platinum medals, four gold, eight silver and five bronze.
Always one of the best wines at Desert Hills, 2019 Syrah opens with a blast of pepper, smoke, and intense ripe fruit. The attack is equally full with a savoury, smoky, meaty, mid-palate and long, protracted, peppery finish. The tannins are smooth, the texture glycerine, but all with a measure of acidity to keep it on beam. Drink or hold, but if you open a bottle now, think lamb or rare beef.Article contentUPC:The Mistral Syrah is part of the Lake Breeze Cellar Series, a luxurious collection.
Naramata grown and raised this 20-year-old Syrah comes off Hidden Valley Vineyard, located just south of the winery above the Naramata Highway. The style is decidedly relaxed and dry with firm acidity and a bony Rhone bent. It opens with a raft of black raspberry and spicy clove with more savoury hits along the way. Elegant and refined, it is a Syrah for contemplation and gastronomy. Best of all, it comes in at 11.8 per cent alcohol.
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