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.

The grapes are hand-picked from select vineyards and lots which exhibit the potential to go into our top wines. Our Reserve Merlot is blended from the best Merlot barrels identified by our winemaker. Available exclusively online and at the winery.

Our vibrant Pinot Blanc begins with aromas of Golden Delicious apple and white peach then unfolds into flavourful layers of pink grapefruit, nectar and a lemon-lime crisp acidity throughout the bright mouthfeel.

Our RIGAMAROLE Rosé menagerie of (what else?!) pink dolphins and flamingos is chock full of the fanciful and big on the outlandish. What makes them pink? Well, food and physiology actually…but that matters less than the delicious aromatic pink wine that they inspire. A blend of varietals, led by Merlot but also including Cabernet Sauvignon, mingle so perfectly in our wonderfully engaging dry style rosé wine. Rigamarole Rosé is perfectly paired with a patio! Sip this on its own or pair with Asian dishes, roasted veggies and grilled fare.

Discover Blasted Church Merlot Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Bright apple and melon aromas carry onto the palette and finish with crisp, clean citrus notes. A great partner with lighter fare, salads or simply on its own with good friends and family.

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot is a full-bodied wine. Merlot and Cabernet Franc provide backbone to Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure with a touch of Petit Verdot for extra body and tannins. Red cherry and cassis aromas are on the nose and extend through to the first sip. Sage, vanilla, lavender, and sandalwood notes intermingle.

The Pinot Gris opens on an intense nose of the classic Pinot Gris aromas of pear, peach and honeydew melon along with some more exotic notes of apple blossom, grapefruit and pineapple. The palate is dry with crisp acidity and shows lush, ripe and intense peach, nectarine, baked pear and lots of lemony citrus zest on the long refreshing finish. The richness and ripeness of fruit should pair well with a Thai style Dungeness crab and pomelo salad. Rhys Pender, Master of Wine.

Discover Tinhorn Creek Merlot Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

This is one of our winery’s most popular wines and for very good reason. It offers tremendous value for the price and is made in an aromatic, fruity, easy drinking style. Our Gewürztraminer is a valley blend sourced from vineyards here on the property along with fruit from our vineyards in South East Kelowna.

This attractive Rose wine is balanced with intense aromatics of raspberries, red licorice and cranberries. Followed by a concentrated plum, cranberry, cherry, and Swedish berry palate. The mid-palate is round and juicy because of the residual sugar creating a slightly off-dry finish. Enjoy this wine with cheeses and fruits or on its own.

Aromas of red cherry, ripe raspberry & espresso, with a full body and dry, fruit forward finish.

A combination of richness, creamy texture and finely woven bright acidity anchors the pear, lemon curd and baking spice flavours. The 2013 Perpetua shows an alluring purity and seamless integration of all the elements, with good length and intensity.

Our Reserve Red Wine has black pepper and boysenberry on the nose, followed by flavours of plum, blackberry, and a touch of sage. Oak barrel aging rounded out the silky tannins and seamlessly integrated this wine.

Our Pinot Grigio has an enticing bouquet of Anjou pear, guava, and kiwi. The mouthfeel is lush and crisp with white peach, apricot, and orange blossom honey flavours intermingling with candied ginger and spice for a tangy finish.

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 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!