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Jun 22, 2016
Last year, in the presence of one of Britain's most esteemed wine personalities, Steven Spurrier, Wines of British Columbia hosted the Judgment of BC, in Vancouver, on August 24, 2015.
It was a tasting, which paid homage to the 1976 version, pitting California wines against the great wines of France. It was a turning point for California, and simultaneously outraged the French.
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Following up, on June 21, 2016, the second annual Judgment of BC took place in Summerland, in the Okanagan Valley.
Once again, it was strongly curated by Vancouver wine educator and speaker, D.J. Kearny.
29 Canadian judges, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, as well as two international wine critics, came together to blind taste two flights.
First, six Pinot Noirs from British Columbia, and six from around the world were tasted and ranked, individually.
The second flight was comprised of six Rieslings from British Columbia, and six from the rest of the world, which were similarly tasted and ranked.
Below are the results (number one ranking highest) in order of judges consensus.
In brackets, is where I placed each wine.
RIESLING RESULTS ORDER
1. Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2013 | Mosel Valley, Germany | 9% | $42.99 (2)
2. CedarCreek Platinum Block 3 Riesling 2014 | Okanagan Valley, BC | 12.2% | $22.99 (1)
3. Wild Goose Stoney Slope Riesling 2013 | Okanagan Falls, BC | 13.3% | $20 (3)
4. Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2013 | Columbia Valley AVA, Washington State | 12% | $29.49 (5)
5. Leeuwin Art Series Riesling 2012 | Margaret River, Australia | 12% | $42.49 (8)
6. Synchromesh Storm Haven Vineyard Riesling 2015 | Okanagan Falls, BC | 8.9% | $35 (4)
7. Culmina Decora Riesling 2015 | Okanagan Valley, BC | 13.5% | $26.99 (6)
8. Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2014 | South Australia | 12% | $19.99 (12)
9. Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling Trocken 2012 | Rheingau, Germany | 11.5% | $47.99 (11)
10. Tantalus Old Vines Riesling 2013 | Okanagan Valley, BC | 13.1% | $30.35 (10)
11. Orofino Hendsbee Vineyard Riesling 2013 | Similkameen Valley, BC | 12% | $22 (9)
12. Trimbach Riesling 2012 | Alsace, France | 12.5% | $35.99 (7)
PINOT NOIR RESULT ORDER
1. Bouchard Père Premier Cru Beaune Clos de la Mousse Monopole 2012 | Burgundy, France | 13% | $66.99 (2)
2. Bachelder Oregon Pinot Noir 2012 | Willamette Valley AVA Oregon, USA | 14% | $49.99 (3)
3. Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014 | Central Otago, New Zealand | 14% | $67.99 (8)
4. Haywire Canyonview Pinot Noir 2014 | Summerland, Okanagan Valley, BC | 13% | $39.90 (6)
5. Meyer Family Reimer Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 | Okanagan Valley, BC | 13.5% | $40 (10)
6. Quails' Gate Richard's Block Pinot Noir 2013 | Okanagan Valley, BC | 14% | $55.17 (11)
7. Blue Mountain Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir 2013 | Okanagan Falls, BC | 12.5% | $39.90 (5)
8. Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Les Grands Chaillots 2012 | Burgundy, France | 13% | $65.99 (1)
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8. JoieFarm Reserve En Famille Pinot Noir 2012 | Naramata, Okanagan Valley, BC | 13.6% | $29.90 (4)
10. BK Wines Skin n'Bones Pinot Noir 2013 | Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, South Australia | 12.5% | $39.99 (12)
11. Moraine Pinot Noir 2013 | Naramata, Okanagan Valley, BC | 13.1% | $28.90 (7)
12. Meomi Pinot Noir 2014 | California, USA | 13.7% | $25.99 (9)
* The Meyer Family 2012 Pinot Noir in my glass was corked, which may have impacted my results.
~Daenna Van Mulligen
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