Have you heard of haskap berries? Neither had I until I received a beautifully packaged bottle of fortified haskap wine to try and review.

The haskap berry is a type of berry gaining popularity for its unique taste and numerous health benefits. These berries are native to Japan, Russia, and Canada and appear similar to blueberries but have a slightly elongated shape. Haskap berries have a sweet and tangy flavour, often described as a mix of blueberry and raspberry. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fibre, they are a great addition to any healthy diet. You can enjoy these berries fresh, used in baking, or made into jams or sauces. And, now, into a fortified B.C. fruit wine!

Fortified wine has a higher alcohol content than regular wine—created by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to the wine during the fermentation process. Fortified wine has been around for centuries and was created to preserve wine during long journeys at sea.

Rara Avis Fortified Haskap Wine 

• made from organic British Columbia-grown haskap berries
• Rara Avis translated to ‘rare bird’
• 18.5% alcohol
• incredibly enticing on the nose with notes of nutmeg, clove, plum, and blackberry
• blueberry, black currant, hints of chewing tobacco, vanilla, and stewed strawberry on the palate with a top note of baking spice
• a lovely, lingering finish
• if you love Port wine, this is a tasty B.C. alternative
• $45
• GGG 89 Points

For more information or to purchase, please click HERE.

Enjoy!

CC