Wine in Gulf Islands

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.

Harvested on October10, 2018 with a brix level of 24.4, the grapes were locally grown and harvested 100% from Jack Lewko’s Vineyard located at the end of Therapy Vineyards driveway. The fruit was hand sorted to remove any unwanted clusters and debris before being whole cluster pressed. After the gentle pressing cycle the must was sent to stainless steel tanks for primary fermentation. Utilizing a single yeast strain this batch of wine has a very distinct profile coming from the terroir of Jack Lewko’s property creating an impressive wine. The must were cold fermented between 16-18 degrees, to help bring forward and develop a fruit driven profile. After alcoholic fermentation was complete the wines were chilled to -2 for cold stabilization, and treated with a bentonite fining to provide heat stability. The wine was then left in stainless steel vessels to age and mature, which allowed the wine time to harmonize and settle before bottling on April 13, 2018.

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.

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.

Clear and bright with fresh, clean aromas of melon, red apple and peach. This medium-bodied Pinot Gris has a slightly rich mouth-feel and the perfect splash of acidity on the finish to refresh. Wonderful flavours of melon and pear fill the mouth. Refreshing notes of citrus, white currant and green apple, along with a touch of spice linger on the finish. Serve lightly chilled at 14 to 15˚C (to enhance the rich mouth-feel). Pairs well with leek and mushroom quiche; sautéed scallops; crab cakes with mayo dipping sauce; pork tenderloin with pine-nut mushroom stuffing; pork tenderloin in a cream sauce; roast chicken or turkey; butternut squash soup with toasted almonds; potato fish cakes; Beemster Graskaas Gouda.

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.

Our bestselling white since our inception, this is a true off-dry expression of the Gewurztraminer grape. Tasting Notes: Rosepetal, all spice & guava are followed by a kiss of sweetness on the palate. Pairing Notes: Try with exotic Indian, Thai & Southeast Asian flavors.

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This wine has developed a fair reputation for being a big brute, and for serious this might be our best yet. A truly debauched blend of 47% Merlot, 39% Petit Verdot and 14% Malbec. Now you do the math. Is that your final answer? Well, let’s hope you came up with ‘What is a ripe, super textured and powerful wine with oodles of loganberry compote, cinnamon and lavender dusted leather. This my favourite BC red wine.’ Somewhere, Pat SaJak is smiling away.

This elegant and refined Merlot is filled with aromas of cassis and coffee which are mirrored in the palate, alongside flavours of ripe cherry, damson plum with hints of dark chocolate. The tannins are soft and silky, fashioning a lingering finish.

Discover Mt. Boucherie Gewurztraminer Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

There are aromas of dark cherries, dark plums, hints of stewed strawberries, and an undertone of smoky oak. The palate has flavours of spiced cherries, warm strawberries, and some vanilla notes. The tannins are medium with a long finish with the flavours persisting long after the last sip.

Deep garnet red colour. Nose is a touch delicate in its youth, but shows a beautiful balance of fresh red berry fruit, preserved cherries and orange rind with clove. Palate is focused with spicy oak and grenadine up front. It then lls out the mid palate with cherry pie sweetness before nishing with ne tannins that carry the fruit sweetness nicely. Will reward some short/mid-term cellaring.

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.

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.

Discover The Winemaker’s House Merlot Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Gewürztraminer 2017 has intriguing complexity with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, rose petal, orange blossom and honey. Round flavours of lychee, white peach and starfruit are beautifully balanced by a crisp citrus finish. Vegan Friendly

Aromas of wild strawberries, anise and black tea abound. On the palate, earthy tones, plums, and toasted almonds come through. There's a vibrant acidity with soft tannins making this medium-bodied wine elegant.