Fort Berens Riesling

Lillooet, Canada

Lillooet Riesling from the Fraser Canyon's driest corridor; off-dry style with petrol, lime zest, white peach and a stony mineral finish. Among BC's most distinctive high-desert Rieslings.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Crisp acidity and citrus cut through fish fat; stony mineral mirrors the clean, cold ocean character of Pacific salmon; honey rounds the pairing.
• main: Lillooet Riesling's citrus precision and mineral edge complement the clean, flaky texture of Pacific halibut; lemon and dill echo the wine's aromatic profile.
• main: Riesling and pork is a classic pairing; Fort Berens' off-dry style balances the fat of schnitzel while apple slaw mirrors the wine's fruit character.
• starter: Riesling's acidity and petrol minerality bridge naturally to cold-smoked Pacific salmon; the wine's slight sweetness balances the salt and smoke.
• casual: Off-dry Riesling bridges sweet-savoury combinations beautifully; BC apples echo the wine's fruit while cheddar's acidity mirrors the wine's structure.
• main: Off-dry honey in wine tames spice heat; crisp acidity cuts pork fat; petrol minerality adds an unexpected aromatic complexity.
• cheese: Stony mineral echoes the chalky terroir character of aged chèvre; honey bridges the cheese's lactic tang.
• fish course: Fort Berens Riesling's Lillooet mineral bridges the spot prawns; the Riesling in the sauce creates a BC interior terroir loop