Wine in Okanagan Falls

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

The grapes used in the Pinot Gris were selected from vineyards in the northern Okanagan Valley. The grapes were picked at over 22 Brix. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation in order to retain maximum freshness. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Our 2014 Icewine has intense aromas of ripe mango and pineapple with hints of quince and orange. On the palate, the wine is lusciously sweet yet perfectly offset by mouth-watering citrus orange acidity on a long and lingering finish. Serve well chilled with tarte tatin, crème brülée and thoroughly recommended with local blue cheeses.

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

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.

The puzzling complexity of terroir, oak ageing, vintages and those ridiculous descriptors is just too much. Our RIGAMAROLE™ Red menagerie is loaded with the barely believable: Dancing Rhinos, Elephants eating soup, and what exactly is a Gibra anyhow… But that’s all there is to wonder about, because the wine itself – a fabulous mix led by Merlot but also including Gamay and Pinot Noir – is simply delicious.

A hint of freshly sliced ginger, Anjou pear, and nutmeg open up our Reserve Pinot Gris. Flavours of white peach, grapefruit, and zesty lime round out this full-bodied and aromatic wine. A relatively short and delicate aging on the lees in French oak maintains the wine’s crisp and dry nature.

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.

Pale pink in colour, the glass is brimming with Okanagan summer red berries, pink grapefruit and a touch of white pepper spice that entices to a fresh dry finish. The perfect pairing for being on a patio or poolside.

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.

Gewürztraminer is a German term that means “spicy (or perfumed) grape from the town of Traminer”. Sourced from a single vineyard, Rocky Ridge, located in the Similkameen Valley, the floral nose makes it easily recognizable. Off dry, this white wine offers a hint of nutmeg, notes of candied ginger on the palate and a white pepper spice finish. Enjoy with spicy curries, teriyaki or Thai chicken, Quiche Lorraine and strong cheeses.

At Gray Monk, we believe in delivering real value to our discerning customers. Value, to the Gray Monk family, means consistently providing quality, flavourful wines presented in a manner that is welcoming, educational, memorable and competitively priced.

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.

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.