Domestic and Imported Wines in Langley, B.C.
Wine is always the answer. And if it’s not, simply rephrase the question. Wine drinking holds the power to lighten your mood and uplift your spirits, and has been around for as long as people have been looking for ways to celebrate or unwind. Our wine guides will walk you through our collection of quality wines and help you pick the right bottle for the occasion. Visit us to take a small tour of our popular domestic, imported, and rare wines selection. Seeing is believing and when you see our range of fine and quality wines, you will find yourself pining for a taste.
Wine Varieties
Technically, wine is an alcoholic beverage made with the fermented juice of grapes. But if you are a wine enthusiast, you may even sip varieties made from apples, cranberries, or plums. When planning your next soiree, skip the conventional grape wines and opt for a type that’s made from unconventional ingredients or a unique hue. Call us to get creative about your wine choices.
Riders Liquor Store offers a diverse selection of domestic, VQA, imported, and sparkling wines. All our white wines are chilled to perfection, for a taste that stays longer.
Types of Wines
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich with bold levels of alcohol and tannin, cabernet sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine giving you the lingering tastes of black cherry, black currant, baking spices, and cedar.
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Champagne & Sparkling
Champagne and sparkling wines pair well with a variety of food. They work well with both sweet and savoury dishes. You can enjoy them with cheese, fruits, cookies and on their own.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay tastes great on its own and white buttery dishes like mac ‘n’ cheese! It adds to the taste of simple poultry dishes. You can enjoy it with some fresh salad.
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Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a light and refreshing white wine, perfect for summers. Enjoy it with your pasta and risotto. It complements seafood very well.
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Pinot Noir
A mix of red fruit (cranberry and cherry) as well as red floral (rose), Pinot Noirs are light-bodied wines characterized by high acidic levels and a smooth, low-tannin finish. These wines also have appealing notes of beet, rhubarb, or mushroom.
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Rosé
Rosé is a versatile sparkling wine that you can enjoy with brie and prosciutto. It isn’t too sweet and provides a balance when paired with chocolates and raspberries. They work well with smoked salmon as well.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and refreshing white wine. It’s is an alternative for Chardonnay. It has citric and herbal notes. You can pair this with a variety of soft cheese, delicate fishes and pesto.
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Syrah
Syrah is commonly a concoction of grenache and mourvèdre as well as medium-weight tannins to provide you with the red Rhône blend. These wines have intense fruit flavours and are best paired with smoked meats.
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Zinfandel
A blend of exotic flavours, zinfandel brings you the tastes of overripe nectarine, raspberry, sour cherry, plum, blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry, 5 Asian spice powder, and sweet tobacco. Zinfandels are usually medium-bodied to full-bodied red wines.
