Fox & Archer
New Naramata boutique winery Fox & Archer was among this years Platinum Awards recipients.
The British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards competition recently concluded, bringing together fifteen professional wine judges from Western Canada for three intense days of blind tastings.
Over five hundred wines from more than one hundred BC wine producers were judged, with each wine meticulously tasted and scored according to a set criterion. The top-rated wines were classified into Silver, Gold and Platinum categories.
The prestigious Platinum category is the highest accolade a wine can achieve and the best among them is crowned the Wine of the Year. The rigorous judging process ensures that only the best of the best wines receive recognition.
Master of Wine and 2023 BCLGWA Judge, Barbara Philip, shared her enthusiasm for the competition, saying, “Judging at the BCLGWA is a special opportunity because it gives us a snapshot of the industry. What are the unexpected varieties and styles of wine that are emerging as high-quality examples? What are the new trends for our established varieties and styles? And the standard of quality keeps going up and up!”
Out of the five hundred wines submitted, a total of 185 wines medaled in the prescribed categories, showcasing the stringent selection process.
On June 9, 2023, the platinum winners will be feted at the awards reception as anticipation builds for the announcement of the Wine of the Year, which is chosen from the list of Platinum Award winners as the best of the best.
Platinum Award Recipients
- Quails’ Gate 2020 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay
- Inniskillin Okanagan Winery 2018 Estate Riesling Icewine
- Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2015 seven stars Sirius
- Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2019 Reserve 7
- Moraine Estate Winery 2021 Malbec
- O’Rourke Family Estate 2020 Clone 943 Pinot Noir
- Hillside Winery & Bistro 2021 Viognier
- Van Westen Vineyards 2021 Viscous
- Lake Breeze Vineyards 2020 Syrah
- Fort Berens Estate Winery 2020 Cabernet Franc Reserve
- Fox & Archer Wines 2020 Malbec
- Kismet Estate Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Stag’s Hollow Winery 2020
- Renaissance Pinot Noir
- Backyard Vineyards 2020 Syrah Reserve
The complete list of winners is at https://www.thewinefestivals.com/awards/results/9/1/