NEWS

  • Summer of Riesling hits Kelowna!

    Tantalus winemaker David Paterson and Darryl Brooker (from the Lakeshore Wine Route’s Cedar Creek Winery) wax lyrical about why Riesling is so beloved with Vines Magazine. www.vinesmag.wordpress.com

  • Tim Pawsey awards the 2011 Riesling 90 points

    Vancouver Courier and North Shore News food and wine columnist Tim Pawsey (aka “The Hired Belly”) tips his hat to our latest vintage of Riesling: “Proving that the LEED-certified winery (with its own colony of bees) is more than just … Continued

  • The Province’s James Nevison gives high praise for 2011 Riesling

    “… both Tantalus’ regular and Old Vines Rieslings are considered by many as benchmark B.C. examples for the grape. Tantalus’ just-released 2011 Riesling keeps the pace, with focused citrus and apple fruit leading to a crisp yet rich palate and … Continued

  • Winemaker David Paterson named “Top Foodies Under 40”.

    Congratulations to our winemaker David Paterson on being named one of 40 “Top Foodies Under 40” by Western Living Magazine: “Pinot noir is universally accepted as the hardest grape in the world to grow, so where does a 31-year-old winemaker … Continued

  • Big Accolades for 2008 Old Vines Riesling

    Vancouver Sun wine critic Anthony Gismondi gives the 2008 Old Vines Riesling an impressive 91 points: “Freethinking and individualistic, the fruit (essentially grown organically) comes off a single block planted in 1978. Super intense aromas of lime and lemon preview … Continued

  • Master of Wine James Cluer awards the 2010 Riesling 96 points

    Vancouver Sun contributor and Master of Wine James Cluer on our 2010 Riesling: “Tantalus is THE benchmark winery for Riesling in the Okanagan. They make some of the very finest Riesling outside of Alsace and Germany. The wines are bracingly … Continued

  • Anthony Gismondi gives high marks to Tantalus 2010 Riesling

    Vancouver Sun Wine Columnist and Wine Access Magazine editor Anthony Gismondi writes: “… the attack is fresh and crisp, the styling elegant, and the palate a delicious creamy mix of green apple, floral, lime, honey and tangerine flavours.” 89 Points.

  • Natalie MacLean awards Tantalus Riesling 92 points

    Internationally acclaimed author and wine writer Natalie MacLean awards Tantalus Riesling 92 points! Here’s what she had to say about our 2010 Riesling: “A cracking great Riesling, with come-alive lime zest and lemon aromas. Spectacularly juicy and mouth-watering with a … Continued

  • James Suckling awards Tantalus 2009 Riesling 92 points

    Former Wine Spectator contributor and internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling recently completed a tasting of Canadian wines. He rated Tantalus 2009 Riesling as the top Riesling of the tasting. “Dense and spicy, with apple pie crust and mineral character. … Continued

  • 2009 Riesling: Named “Stellar Selection”

    Northwest Palate Magazine 2009 Riesling: Named “Stellar Selection” “Unleashes its trademark green apple, lime zest, and minerally character, bolstered by zippy acidity. Succulent guava and peach flavours burst on the palate. The clean finish lingers with a hint of sweetness … Continued