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First Winery in Lillooet One hundred and fifty years ago the Hudson’s Bay Company began construction of Fort Berens on a sage-brush covered bench on the east side of the Fraser River, at Lillooet, British Columbia. This trading fort was to serve the thousands of prospectors who flocked to the Lillooet region in search of gold. The fort was never completed and the fertile river bench was used instead for the growing of melons, tomatoes and alfalfa.
Located in the magnificent Fraser Canyon, that historic site is now home to Fort Berens Estate Winery, Lillooet’s first winery and vineyard.
In keeping with the pioneering spirit of the Gold Rush era, we are creating a new and unique wine experience in British Columbia, offering superb, distinct, hand-crafted wines.
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facebook.comJohn Schreiner on wine: Fort Berens releases first Dry Riesling
Have you had a chance to try our new spring releases? We'd love to hear your feedback. To see what celebrated wine writer John Schreiner had to say about our 2016 white and rosé wines, click the link. We are super proud that he rated all of our new releases at 90+ points!
MTL Supper Club - Fort Berens
Last call to reserve your spots for Saturday's Winemaker's Dinner in Kelowna with MTL Supper Club - Fort Berens. Join our Winemaker Danny Hattingh and our Vineyard Manager Megan De Villiers and enjoy four of our beautiful Lillooet wines paired with Chef Mathew's Okanagan-fresh creations. Tickets are $85+ per person. Click to view the menu, for more info and for details on reserving your spots.
Reo Rafting Giveaway
Our friends over at REO Rafting Resort are running a contest. Click the link and enter for your chance to win a $500 credit to use on their glamping, rafting, yoga and massage packages.
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After a few warmer days, the vines have shot up. You can clearly see the flowers forming. So far so good.
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All ready and set up for a tasting at Four Seasons in Whistler for a wine tasting at the Bici Gusti event!
Top 10 : BC Wines for the BBQ - Gismondi on Wine
Happy Victoria day weekend. Hope you have the chance to go out and enjoy the outdoors this weekend. Anthony Gismondi recommended a few delicious Red wines for this season's BBQ feasts, including our 2014 Meritage.
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Curious about the new menu at The Kitchen at Fort Berens? Here is a preview. Some of the favourites returned from last year and lots of new dishes. Great selection of desserts. Menu includes vegetarian, gluten free and other options.
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The Kitchen at Fort Berens opens on this Friday, just in time for the long weekend. The opening menu will include dishes such as Elk Salad, Roast Bison Sandwich, a Berens Burger and a lamb with polenta dish. The patio is open daily from Noon till 4pm. The weather forecast looks bright, so please call us to reserve a table.
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If you are in Kelowna, check out this MTL Supper Club - Fort Berens winemakers dinner on May 27th. The dishes and pairings look divine! Our winemaker Danny Hattingh and our vineyard manager Megan De Villiers will be attending the dinner and you'll have the opportunity to hear about our new releases and ask them questions. Join us as the Best of the Okanagan meets the best of Lillooet.
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Super busy at the Chilliwack Art of Wine Festival! With Miriam Hinlopen.
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We've got tasting events throughout the province today! Visit us in Lillooet at the winery, in Vancouver at Cambie Liquor Barn, in Chilliwack at the Chilliwack Art of Wine Festival, in Kelowna at the Iron Sommelier British Columbia Competition, and in Kamloops at the Kamloops Wine Festival. It's a great day to taste our #LillooetGrown #bcwines!
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