Sometimes a picture can say so much more than words, and this shot taken at our patio table in the backyard really sums up this beautiful Rosé. I often struggle with Rosés, not knowing if they're pretending to be reds or whites. This wine from Naramata's Hillside Estate practically taunts you to not like it.
There are strawberry and rhubarb notes, and just a hint of spice. Most of all it has a lovely, flavourful finish. I don't think I've enjoyed a Rosé more in recent memory, but who would dare to drink Rosé during the winter?
Definitely pick this one up.
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Mike Klassen is a Vancouver city councillor, communications professional, and long-time advocate for British Columbia’s wine industry. He co‑founded BC Wine Lover in 2007 with his wife Stacey, sharing stories from their travels through the province’s wine regions and spotlighting the people and places that make B.C. wine distinctive.
In 2015, Mike led the BC Wine Appellation Task Group, guiding a province‑wide consultation that produced recommendations—later endorsed by industry plebiscite—that strengthened B.C.’s appellation standards and helped establish today’s sub‑GIs.
His writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Huffington Post, and Daily Hive, blending history, policy insight, and personal experience. Alongside his work on Vancouver City Council, Mike continues to explore vineyards across the province, champion local producers, and celebrate the evolving culture of B.C. wine.
