TRR July 4th, 2026- Township 7 Vineyards & Winery featuring: Mary McDermott, Winemaker.

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery’s artisanal approach to crafting fine wines with minimal intervention in the winemaking process, enables Mary McDermott winemaker to create wines of character, grace and passion.
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Mary McDermott

Her sustainably farmed, classic French vinifera vineyards are low-yield and reflect the terroir in which they are grown. Township 7  wines are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family.
They also have beautiful young vineyards in the Fraser Valley, just outside Vancouver.
Mary takes us through 2025 whites and 2022 red blends.
2025 Pinot Gris.
On opening, aromas of ripe apricot & pear. Replicated in the mouth with divine texture and finish. Crisp,  with classic Okanagan minerality. Impressive  ($26.97)
2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Exactly what a well made Sauvignon blanc should deliver. Clean, refreshing opening,  notes of ripe tropical fruit,  and citrus.a lovely roundness on the palate comes from a delicate touch of oak. ($26.97)
2025 Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Reserve 7
WoW!! Classic Bordeaux inspired blend. 56% Merlot 25% Cab and 9% Cab Franc. The Oak program was  12 months in individual barrels,  then blended and returned to barrels for another year. Barrels were 62% French (10% new) and 38 American Barriques .  Merlot driven and ready for the cellar. Very welcoming.
2022 Reserve 7
2022 NBO (North Bench Oliver) Driven by 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot (both from Blue Terrace Estate Vineyard)  Oak program. 24 months in  70% French/ 30 % American Barriques and Stainless Steel. (15% new oak)
Fabulous  team work in the vineyards and winemaking.

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Fort Berens
Orofino
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