2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards Winners

April-2015-best-bc-winesOkanagan Life is proud to announce the winners of the Valley’s newest wine competition, the 2015 Okanagan Life Best of BC Wine Awards. The inaugural event, held March 8 at the heritage landmark Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna’s signature venue for wine events, was organized and chaired by our own High Sprits columnist, sommelier and wine authority, Michael Botner.

Entries from 41 BC wineries showcased 170 wines made entirely from BC grown fruit. Winners were selected by an assembly of independent, experienced wine judges from every sector of the wine industry including media, education, hospitality and winemaking. A total of 92 medals—27 gold, 32 silver and 33 bronze—were awarded to a wide range of winners.

Best BC Reds

Best BC Reds

Best Cabernet Franc Best Cabernet Sauvignon Best Meritage Red ($12 to $20) Best Meritage Red (Over $20) Best Merlot ($12 to $20) Best Merlot (Over $20) Best Other Red (Over $20) Best Pinot Noir ($12 to $20) Best Pinot Noir (Over $20) Best Syrah   [downloads...

Best BC Whites

Best BC Whites

  Best Chardonnay Best Dry Pinot Gris Best Dry Riesling/Gewürtztraminer Best Medium White Best Off Dry White – Blends Best Off-Dry White – Single Varieties Best Other Dry White Best Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon Best Viognier     [downloads...