NEWS

  • Anthony Gismondi : 2006 Riesling

    “A crisp, lip smacking style…” “Similar to the 05 the latest Tantalus has an equally inviting floral, orange blossom peachy nose with a high dose of minerality and a pinch of salt. Almost Mosel-like in its crispness and red apple … Continued

  • Tantalus Old Vines Riesling featured during Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to Chile

    Tantalus 2005 Old Vines Riesling was chosen exclusively to represent Canadian wines during the Chile-Canada Chamber of Commerce business luncheon attended by both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria.

  • Vines Magazine

    Tantalus 2005 Old Vines Riesling rated an “Absolute Stunner”. “This powerfully structured and concentrated Riesling displays grapefruit and white peach, plus a note of tropical fruit on the nose, followed by crisp, lip smacking flavours of lime zest and mineral … Continued

  • Northwest Palate Magazine March 2007

    Tantalus 2005 Old Vines Riesling – “Dry. Austere green apple, slate and petrol aromas announce the sophisticated Mosel style. The palate follows through with jolts of lime, gooseberry, and mineral; shimmering acidity; and a fine high-toned structure. The crab apple … Continued

  • BC Wine & Oyster Festival

    Tantalus 2005 Riesling Awarded Gold and “Best in Show” as well as voted People’s Choice Favourite Wine.

  • Jancis Robinson proclaims Tantalus Riesling in Top 10 Canadian Wines

    From Bordeaux to Napa, it doesn’t get any better in the wine world than to receive the stamp of approval of British wine authority Jancis Robinson. The Washington Post called Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine “the greatest wine book ever … Continued

  • Vancouver Magazine

    International Wine Awards Competition Top 100 “Serious Okanagan Riesling with a zap of lemon on the finish” www.vanmag.com

  • The Globe and Mail Pick of the Week

    “The gorgeous product of another makeover story. This is the winery’s debut Riesling vintage, made from the concentrated fruit of mature, low yielding vines planted in 1978. It’s light, dry and luscious, with a blast of peach flavour and terrific … Continued

  • Northwest Palate Magazine

    Dry. Outstanding inaugural effort, made from 28 year old vines. Glows with gorgeous green apple, lime, apricot, flint and spice notes on the nose and palate, show cased by electrifying acidity. Elegant medium bodied structure culminates in a lip smacking … Continued

  • Vancouver Sun, B.C. Wine of the Week

    “Love the lime rind, green apple, floral, green peach and mint flavours here and the crisp, lip smacking austere, sophisticated styling for food.” ~ Anthony Gismondi