RKS 2026 British Columbia Wine: British Columbian Cabernet Sauvignon Not to Be Overlooked

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Due to the blustering and threat mongering of President Donald Trump of the disUnited States some Canadian provinces have prohibited the sale of American wine and spirits. This has been a severe blow to Californian wineries but has created an opportunity for Canadian wineries to benefit from this prohibition and show their stuff. But can British Columbian Cabernet Sauvignon help fill the vacuum before Canada becomes the 51st state?

100 cases produced. Aged 12 months in 30% new French oak and 70% neutral French oak.

What says Maison Smith Montpetit 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon to all the Orange Toadish authoritarian brouhaha?

Aroma: Blueberry and yet more of this fruit with aromas of fresh baked blueberry pie. Blackberry too with a tad of coal and raspberry. Rich, thick and powerful.

Palate: Tannins indicative of a full-bodied wine but not a bruiser. Blueberry reigns supreme but God forbid do not think jammy! A bizarre but joyous upward sudden lift of graphite, dark chocolate and raspberry. Long solid finish.

Personality: Elbows up British Columbia Cabernet Sauvignon baby! Move over Cali Cabernet Sauvignon and thank the Trumpster for that!

Food Match: Roasted eggplant/cherry tomato and feta cheese pasta.

Cellarbility: Drink now as youthful as it is. Will improve through to 2029.

Price: $43 CDN.

RKS 2026 British Columbia Wine Rating: 94/100.

(Maison Smith Montpetit Bottega and Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, British Columbia VQA, Cawston, British Columbia (Produced by Mythology Vineyards, Osoyoos, British Columbia), 750 mL, 14.7).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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