With warm weather comes patio, barbecue and camping season.
Just in time, Kelli Meier, Angry Otter Liquor Store鈥檚 North American Wine and Cider Buyer has compiled a list of some of the best B.C. wines and cider that are sure to quench that summer thirst.
鈥淭here are over 300 wineries in the Okanagan alone and Angry Otter has 150 of their wines available in-store,鈥� Kelli Meier says. 鈥淪o when you visit us, you can feel like you鈥檙e taking an Okanagan wine tour just by walking through our aisles! We also keep a large selection of our B.C. wine chilled, so its ready to grab and go for all your last-minute summer plans.鈥�
Cider:
A new product to Angry Otter and expected to fly off the shelves this summer is, crafted on Bowen Island, just north of Vancouver on B.C.鈥檚 Sunshine Coast.
鈥湼榫北舯鸩忖�檚 Cider is made with McIntosh apples, fermented and aged in whiskey barrels,鈥� Meier says. 鈥淭he end result is a fresh, sweet cider that is very palatable and simply perfect for sipping in the sunshine.鈥�
搁辞蝉茅:
Ros茅 is always a popular summer selection. Torn between her favourite ros茅 options, Meier suggests the always popular Dirty Laundry, Hush Ros茅 and Sandhill Ros茅.
鈥� A food-friendly wine that pairs well with poultry and grilled veggie skewers. Light to medium-bodied with a crisp, balanced finish, this wine features strawberry, rhubarb, watermelon and blood orange aromas.
鈥� Notes of melon, red currant and pomegranate make for a smooth, refreshing fruity wine that鈥檚 perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening or pairing with a light summer meal.
White:
鈥淗urry, if you want to try a bottle!鈥� That鈥檚 what Meier suggests when it comes to . 鈥淚t sells out every year, a very popular wine for good reason,鈥� Meier says.
A perfect sipping wine with peachy notes and essences of ripe nectarines, lime zest, and honey suckle, this is a balanced summer favourite.
Red:
is Meier鈥檚 suggestion for those seeking a perfect red wine to go with their barbecued steak this summer.
Even better, Otter Co-op members can enter to win a complete camping package from Road 13 and Angry Otter Liquor. With a value of $1,800, the prize includes a two-person tent, camping chairs, sleeping bags, a pocket rocket stove kit, Yeti roadie cooler and more. (Find details in-store at Angry Otter!)
Canned wine (The perfect pick for camping!):
Forget the bottle opener and skip the risk of transporting glass by opting for a canned wine.
鈥淐anned wine has come a long way in recent years, and in particular is just as delicious as a bottled wine.鈥� says Meier
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are available for a one-time fee of $10 with no annual renewal fees and members of Otter Co-op share in the profits! Last year alone members received $5.9 million in patronage refunds through cash and equity, based on their purchases.
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