2009 Paradiso – BC VQA Fraser Valley

Another cool customer in the grape world is the difficult to pronounce but easy to drink zweigelt. (think zvy-gelt…it gets easier when you drink more)

Because this one comes from the Fraser Valley, we wanted to give it a name all our own. And Paradiso rolls off the tongue way easier.

Traditionally a little spicy, this grape likes our climate and it’s fairly hardy; local temperature variations really highlight its unique character.

This one reminds us of fresh cherries from the market, and handfuls of super ripe raspberries. A bit lighter than we’ve seen in other years, this wine doesn’t yell to be heard above the crowd; it’s got more of an insistent whisper.

Food: Bring on the cheese – the soft, creamy goat cheese or double cream brie. maybe even some medium cheddar, smoked meats or rich red pasta sauces. Play. Explore. We do.

Silver medal winner at the 2011 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2011 NW Wine Summit – Pacific Rim Wine Competition and 2011 Pacific Rim International Competition.

Price: $15.99