Episode Notes
It’s a Family Affair
Meyer Family Vineyards / Mayhem Wines.
It’s a Family Affair!!
For the past 5-7 years – just around Harvest – I’ve gone seeking Terry Meyer Stone and her brother JAK Meyer.
Terry owns Mayhem Wines and JAK owns Meyer Family Vineyards.
Both in Okanagan Falls.
JAK, partners and staff are celebrating their fabulous showing at the 2025 Canadian National Wine Awards.
Top 3 Wineries in Canada
Top 2 Small Winery in Canada
Top 3 Wineries in BC
2023 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir – Old Main Road
2023 Old Block Pinot Noir – McLean Creek Vineyard. French Oak – 33 new for 11 months
2022 Micro Cuvee Pinot Noir – McLean Creek Vineyard Clones 91-115. 50% New French Oak for 11 months
2024 Columbia River Plateau Chardonnay 10% Stainless Steel/ 6 months Neutral French oak
2023 Mclean Creek Chardonnay – Hand harvested. 95 points John Schreiner
2022 Micro Cuvee Chardonnay – 100% French Oak Barrels 40% New
All beautiful, balanced expressions of the best of us.
Here’s what Terry at Mayhem is talking about …
2024 Pinot Gris – from the Ancient Lakes Vineyard in Columbia valley, notes of peach and pineapple on the nose, crisp green apple, citrus and lime zest ion the palate
2024 Anarchy Pinot Gris– from the Ancient Lakes Vineyard, fermented in stainless steel and finished in neutral oak puncheons, Fragrant nose of grapefruit, Meyer lemon and pear, with stone fruits and crisp acidity.
2024 Sauvignon Blanc -from Wahluke Slope AVA in WA, fermented in stainless and finished with a percentage in aged barrique. Aromas of orange blossom, salt and lime and a palate of honeydew melon and honeysuckle.
2024 Anarchy Sauvignon Blanc – Wahluke Slope AVA, WA. Fermented in stainless and transferred to seasoned barriques, and a portion of season puncheon. Aromas of white peach, green guava and citrus with a palate driven by lemon zest, lime crème and tropical fruit
2024 Rose – 100% Merlot -Wahluke Slope AVA, WA. Nose of strawberry and cream with a touch of rosemary, while the palate is textured with wild strawberries, raspberries and cranberry
2023 Cabernet Merlot – harvested from three vineyards: Kaleden, Oliver and Anarchist Mountain. 100% French oak aged for 10 mos, 79 % Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. On the nose plush berry fruits and cherry, with soft and velvety tannins and a palate that finishes with a splash of sage and spice. A wonderful blend. Perfect for cellaring.
Meyer Pinot Noir Rose – 2024 – Yummy!! Columbia River. Wa.
Mayhem Merlot Rose – 2024 Wahluke Slope, Wa.
https://www.winealign.com/awards/2025/08/01/2025-nwac-results/
https://www.winealign.com/articles/2026/07/29/results-from-the-2026-nationals-best-performing-small-winery-of-the-year/
Little Engine Wines
Orofino Wines
Canadian Wine Trade Barriers Falling
Fall Releases.
Moon Curser – lots of new releases
