Road 13: First They Changed The Name, Now They Change The Wine
March 25, 2010
Road 13 is located at 13140-316A Ave south of Oliver | Toll Free: 866.498.8330 | www.road13vineyards.com
News from Scout supporter Road 13 Winery
Oliver, BC | Trust the team at Road 13 Vineyards to switch it up. Effective this spring, the winery will be moving away from the production of several varietal wines to focus on blends. Joining the popular Honest John’s Red and White and the premium Fifth Element, are Stemwinder, a refreshing white blend (CSPC $21.99) named in honour of the soil of the winery’s home vineyard, and Rockpile, a red blend (CSPC $24.99) named after Mick and Pam Luckhurst’s most difficult vineyard. Both wines can be found at the winery, VQA stores, the BCLDB and private wine stores and restaurants. Read more
The 1st Day In The Big Shoes Of Sid Cross
March 24, 2009
Sid Cross is doing a little guest-blogging for us this week as we cover the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Widely considered one of the finest palates in the world, Sid’s list of honours and accomplishments are staggering. He is Wines Committee Chair for The International Wine & Food Society (www.iwfs.org) headquartered in London England; an Officer in France’s prestigious Ordre du Merite Agricole; a Membre d’Honneur of the L’Academie du vin de Bordeaux (and the only Canadian to receive that honour); and he has been named The Gourmet of the Year by The Society of Bacchus America. He’s also co-founder and an advisor to The Chef’s Table Society of BC, and an all around gent, first class… Read more
Road 13
October 4, 2008
13140 316A Ave., Oliver BC | V0H 1T0 | PO Box 501
Follow Road 13 on the west side of Hwy 97 between Oliver & Osoyoos
Toll free: 866.498.8330
Phone: 250.498.8330 | Fax: 250.498.8331
Email: winery@road13vineyards.com
Web: www.road13vineyards.com
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The People Who Make It Happen
Owners: Mick & Pam Luckhurst
Winemaker: Michael Bartier
About Road 13
Road 13 is the location of our winery and two of our vineyard sites: the Home and the Castle. Our land was first cultivated in the early 1920s, when BC premier Honest John Oliver turned the area into rich farmland by constructing an irrigation canal from Okanagan Falls.
Our terroir-driven wines are offered in three distinct tiers: a red blend and a white blend call Honest John’s, a varietal series of red and white wines under the Road 13 label, and a premium tier of small lots and blends named Jackpot.
Wines & Reviews
Honest John’s Red and White
Our blended red and white wines are a tribute to “Honest” John Oliver, BC Premier from 1918 to 1927. Honest John epitomized British Columbians’ pioneering values: hard work, self-reliance, dependability and neighbourliness. His greatest achievement was the construction of the irrigation canal that transformed the Golden Mile into outstanding farmland.
Road 13 Varietal Series
Road 13 wines express the special character of the South Okanagan’s renowned Golden Mile. Our motto, “It’s All About The Dirt,” reflects our belief that great wines start in the vineyard.
The Jackpot Lineup
Southern BC is home to hundreds of old gold mines with names that acknowledge the region’s past exploration. One, called Jackpot, inspired us. Evoking the joy of winning a hard-earned prize, it is a fitting title for our top wines – the reward for our hard work in the vineyard and cellar.
Old Vines Chenin Blanc (2007)
…the best BC white wine I’ve tasted this year and one of the best BC white wines I’ve ever tasted.
Gurvinder Bhatia
Tidings Magazine Dec 08/Jan 09
…It’s yummy stuff and we’re stocking as much of it as we can…
Larry Arnold October 20/08
Honest John’s White (2007)
…packed with honeyed white peaches, sage, melon and apple.
Edward Finstein (The Wine Doctor)
Beach Metro News October 21/08
….Road 13 has transformed into a winery that can outperform many a global competitor. Honest John’s White is a fine example the aromatic whites BC does so well…
Why buy Conundrum when this is half the price?
Christina Burridge
Vancouver Magazine Eating & Drinking Guide 2009
Jackpot Viognier (2007)
…Damn fine wine, and a wide palette of pairing options. Like maybe truffles.
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight December 18/08
Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)
…very impressive…
Beppi Crosariol
Globe & Mail Dec 20/08
…infinitely quaffable…
Edward Finstein (The Wine Doctor)
Beach Metro News October 21/08
Zinfandel (2007)
…it’s arm-wrestling heavy California hitters like Caymus and Ravenswood or Seghesio and-are we surprised?-it thumps them good. Not to dwell too long on (yet another) Road 13 triumph, but this one is stunning….
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight Dec 11/08
Pinot Noir (2007)
…charming and full-fruited dinner wine, light in body but deep in flavour – quite an achievement….
Riesling (2007)
…full and crisp, and simply a superb Riesling.
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight Oct 23/08
Merlot (2006)
BC wine of the week,
Winemaker Michael Bartier is as concentrated and intense as his latest Merlot…
Anthony Gismondi – Vancouver Sun Jan 24/09
2008 JACKPOT HOME VINEYARD SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC
TOP 25 BC WINES 2012 — WINE ACCESS MAGAZINE
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
GOLD MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012
BEST SPARKLING WINE – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE
AWARDS (Vancouver Magazine)
2010 OLD VINES CHENIN BLANC
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
BEST WHITES – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS
2009 JACKPOT CHARDONNAY
BEST OF CLASS – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
BRONZE MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012
2010 HONEST JOHN’S WHITE
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
March 2012 – Wine Access-Anthony Gismondi “..a big jump up in
quality. The palate is super fresh with pear, green apple and melon
fruit. There is perfect tension between the acidity and sweetness”
2008 JACKPOT PINOT NOIR
TOP 25 BC WINES 2012 — WINE ACCESS MAGAZINE
GOLD MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012
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