Wine in British Columbia

Straw yellow colour and beautiful clarity. The nose is very youthful and jumps out with banana and papaya. Honey and lemon mingle with pear and honeydew melon. The palate is focused and precise, with more refreshing citrus-driven acidity than in 2016. Tropical fruit in the mid-palate and crisp lingering finish. This wine screams for shellfish.

Cabernet flavours are most evident on the nose, with red bell pepper, currants, cedar and mint, but the palate is where all of the other grapes from the blend come together seamlessly, each bringing a crucial component to the final wine. Plenty of dark, dusty cocoa and espresso flavours contribute to a good earthy backbone, while blackberries, black Kalamata olives, prunes and currants provide healthy fruit character. An Okanagan dusty sage element adds another layer of complexity, which becomes a slight minty element on the long, beautiful, chocolaty finish. Drink now with a premium cut of steak.

Riesling: with its mouthwatering acidity, a hint of sweetness, and moderate alcohol levels, can be the ultimate example of balance in wine. It is therefore extremely flexible when it comes to pairing with a wide range of foods. The balance between sugar and acid also allows Riesling to support delicious aromas and flavours of citrus and tropical fruit, flowers, and spice. The greatest mouth-watering examples I know originate in Germany, and it was Germans who brought the first Riesling to the Okanagan Valley. We make this wine in a Spätlese style; off-dry enough to keep it mouth-wateringly juicy. It is our goal each vintage to increase the flavour intensity in this case using 40 year-old vines and six months of lees contact in order to create a wine of great complexity that will be long-lived.

The warm growing season of 2014 provided us with some intensely flavoured Merlot grapes. The wine boasts aromas of rich black cherry, smoky plum, spice and toasty oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied with firm structured tannins and a long finish. We suggest pairing with similarly bold foods; braised short ribs, lasagna, bison burgers and an array of aged hard cheeses.

This rich and full bodied wine is bursting with aromas and flavours of juicy dark berries, plum and fig with warm and delicious hints of cocoa and baking spice.

The Chardonnay grapes were picked in October from vineyards in both the north and south Okanagan. This Chardonnay was fermented entirely in stainless steel and without malolactic fermentation. Yellow green in hue, this has concentrated, layered floral and tropical aromas, which are strikingly rich. The flavours are packed with tropical fruits, tangerines and melons. The wine is luscious and full on the palate, with a long finish of sweet fruit. Served chilled with seafood or poultry.

Our creamy Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a balance of ying and yang where lush tropical fruit and citrus dance with lemongrass, and lime. A favourite to begin nearly any occasion.

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Two of the classic Bordeaux varieties in an exciting pairing for Hillside. Spiced mocha jumps out of the glass on the first sniff—then a hint of orange rind mingles with the fresh dark fruits. On the palate, the fine-grained tannins lead into a generous and juicy finish.

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We have chosen the name “Pipe” to reflect the time-honoured tradition of Port producers and the quality of this fine wine. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Partway through fermentation, the process is stopped by adding high-alcohol grain spirits, bringing the alcohol up to 19-20% and leaving behind residual sugar. On the nose you will pick up sweet, ripe dark fruit. The palate is full and mouth coating with more dark fruit, and hints of raisins and figs. On the lengthy finish, you get the warmth of the alcohol balanced with a natural residual sweetness. This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of strong cheeses such as blue or stilton. If you enjoy something sweeter - dark chocolate, or a dessert with raisins or figs will certainly pair well.

Made with grapes primarily from our estate vineyard in Lillooet, our Cabernet Franc is a full-bodied wine with a deep red colour and concentrated flavours of cherries, raspberries and black currants. Pair it with steak or pasta with a rich tomato sauce. This wine is ready to drink now & will peak by 2022. For those with patience and a good wine cellar, it can be aged until 2025.

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This wine showcases vibrant flavours of lychee and juicy grapefruit complemented by rose petal notes and a hint of sweetness. Enjoy with simple salads to international favourites such as Thai, Indian and Moroccan dishes. Perfect on a sunny day!

Tasting Note: Opens with orchard apple and peach aromas and continues onto the palate, finishing with a bright and vibrant acidity. Food Pairing: This crisp wine is a great match with mild cheeses, antipasto, fresh local greens and grilled veggies.

Black currant, chocolate, vanilla and toast are evident in this expressive nose. This full bodied Merlot provides harmonious flavours of black cherry, plum and a touch of spice as the finish lingers against fine round tannins.

Honest John’s Red has an intense aromatic profile with black and red cherry, blueberry, and cracked pepper, along with delicate notes of vanilla, clove, and orange blossom. These flavours carry onto the medium-bodied palate, where the rich texture and soft tannins combine to produce a delicious, fruity wine that calls out for good friends around a BBQ.

Vanilla, coconut, pineapple, and toffee aromas fill out the aromatic profile, while on the palate, you will notice essence of citrus, toffee, and caramel.

Citrus fruit and peach blend in perfect harmony to create a crisp and soft finish. Unscrew it with your favourite grazing selections of fresh veggies and mild cheeses or just as great on its own.

Notes of ripe blackberries, dark plums, a hint of oral and vanilla. On the palate, fresh, well balanced with a velvety nish.