With warm weather comes patio, barbecue and camping season.
Just in time, Kelli Meier, Angry Otter Liquor Store含羞草研究社檚 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.
含羞草研究社淭here are over 300 wineries in the Okanagan alone and Angry Otter has 150 of their wines available in-store,含羞草研究社� Kelli Meier says. 含羞草研究社淪o when you visit us, you can feel like you含羞草研究社檙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.含羞草研究社�
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.含羞草研究社檚 Sunshine Coast.
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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.
含羞草研究社� 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.
含羞草研究社� Notes of melon, red currant and pomegranate make for a smooth, refreshing fruity wine that含羞草研究社檚 perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening or pairing with a light summer meal.
White:
含羞草研究社淗urry, if you want to try a bottle!含羞草研究社� That含羞草研究社檚 what Meier suggests when it comes to . 含羞草研究社淚t sells out every year, a very popular wine for good reason,含羞草研究社� 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含羞草研究社檚 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.
含羞草研究社淐anned wine has come a long way in recent years, and in particular is just as delicious as a bottled wine.含羞草研究社� says Meier
Earn money back on every purchase!
Angry Otter Liquor Stores are part of Otter Co-op, which means you could be earning money back on every purchase!
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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