Neighbour Red 2022
Backyard Vineyards Neighbour Red.feels like a decent but unremarkable everyday BC red when expectations are kept in the “casual house wine” zone.
It is presented as smooth and “full of berry-rich flavour,” yet the overall impression is more simple and straightforward than layered or complex, with the fruit doing most of the work and not a lot of nuance or structure behind it.
The style leans into easy-drinking comfort, marketed as an “ultimate winter companion, cozy, classic, and ready to pour” but that same softness can come across as a bit too safe and generic if you’re looking for character or distinct BC terroir.
At about $20 CAD, it remains a serviceable local option for pizza, burgers, or weeknight pasta, but in a crowded price bracket it doesn’t quite stand out, which keeps the score at a modest
5/10.