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South Okanagan Photos

Hester Creek – a winner Merlot – gets prestigious award

Hester Creek Reserve Merlot 2008, Okanagan Valley
Price: $18 (from Vancouver Sun Article)
UPC: 128260 370012
Score: 89/100
Remarks: Sleek, soft, smooth, savoury red fruits with a touch of mocha

Speech from Vice-Regal guest very casual with sun hat and Rotary Club golf shirt

Awards presented by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and his wife Gwen – at right with Winemaker Robert Summers (shirtsleeves) and General Manager Mark Sheridan at right.

Two other Oliver wineries were honoured this year – Jackson Triggs and Road 13 wineries. Here Judd Buchanan, former Liberal Cabinet Minister and member of the entourage explains the nature of the awards given out.