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John Weber’s Orofino wines are rich, flavourful and reflective of the intense terroir that is British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley. His 2006 Riesling recently won gold at the 2007 All Canadian Wine Championships in Ontario. Visit this eco-friendly boutique winery - a unique, straw bale structure that keeps temperatures evenly cool, even in the region’s desert heat - to try this and other award-winning estate-grown Orofino wines, including their Chardonnay (aged in Canadian oak barrels) and ripe Merlot/Cabernet blend.

www.orofinovineyards.com

Orofino 2006 Riesling

Similkameen Valley, British Columbia

$18

This intense old vines riesling is loaded with zesty lime aromas and minerality - racy but nicely balanced. Grill a scallop or saute a piece of pickerel and indulge in this food-friendly wine from B.C.’s hidden valley.

Orofino 2006 Riesling wins gold

At his sustainable “straw bale” winery in B.C.’s Similkameen Valley, John Weber continues to create memorable wines, year after year. Try is super chardonnays and intense rieslings for a taste of what Canada’s finest white wines can be.