As Canada Day approaches, it's time to celebrate with a glass of Rosé. While wines from other provinces remain hard to find, British Columbia offers a wealth of laudable local Rosés ready for the occasion. Here are three B.C. bottles perfect for coast-to-coast-to-coast cheers.
Bartier Bros. Vineyard and Winery 2025 Rosé, Oliver ($19.99)
Available through the winery and select private wine stores, this Rosé is a light pink-hued wine bursting with red berry and melon aromas. It is a blend of Cabernet Franc (74%), Viognier (12%), Merlot (9%), and Petit Verdot (5%). Each grape variety was harvested and fermented separately, resulting in a bright and juicy wine with a crisp finish. According to the winery, it pairs perfectly with everything from fried chicken to fish tacos. Bottom line: A, lip-smacking and smile-inducing.
Kismet Estate Winery 2025 Infinity Rosé, Oliver ($24.99)
Available through the winery and select private wine stores, Kismet Estate Winery is owned by the Dhaliwal family, who have long farmed fruit in the South Okanagan. They now manage nearly 250 hectares of vineyards. The wines are made by Manpreet Dhaliwal, Canada's first female South Asian head winemaker. The Infinity Rosé is a fun and quirky blend of eight grape varieties made using the Saignée method. The result is a robust, soft yet savoury onion skin-coloured wine with a lingering fresh finish.
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 2025 Rosé, West Kelowna ($23.99, #577148)
This Rosé is a field blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir with a B.C. VQA designation. It likely combines grapes from both the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys, as Mt. Boucherie farms vineyards in both. Pouring a light pink, it offers aromas of baked rhubarb and flowers, with a juicy entry, engaging texture, and a crisp finish featuring hints of lingering spice and bitterness. This bottle is eminently food-friendly, especially with anything off the grill, from salmon to citrus-glazed pork chops. Bottom line: A-, all-summer Rosé.
B.C. Wine Information Centre Celebrates 30 Years
Throughout 2026, Penticton's B.C. Wine Information Centre (553 Vees Drive, Penticton) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special tasting on the 30th of each month. The next tasting is June 30, featuring Elephant Island Winery and Black Hills Winery, with complimentary tastings, small bites, and door prizes from 1-4 p.m. For the complete tasting schedule, visit pentictonwineinfo.com.
