Wine in Okanagan Valley

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.

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.

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.

Pale lemon in the glass, honeysuckle, grass, citrus, pear and melon mingle together on the nose. The palate is dry with surprisingly complex with beautifully balanced acidity, lovely weight and mid-palate texture, along with its characteristic stony mineral note. This wine is made for fresh, sustainable, BC seafood, including freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, wild BC spot prawns, mussels and ceviche. We also recommend pairing with local goat cheese salads.

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

Chasselas was the first vinifera grape planted on our estate and has a long history at the property. As one of the most iconic wines at Quails’ Gate, this white blend is made in a fresh, fruit-forward style to complement those long summer days. We’re proud to share that the varietal is the number one selling BC VQA white wine in British Columbia.

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

The aromatics begin with yellow peach, lemon, and jasmine. The mouthfeel exudes flavours of green apple, fresh pineapple, lime, and a pleasant creaminess from oak aging. The finish lingers on this medium-bodied wine.

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.

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.

A classic Bordeaux style blend of estate grapes; 50% Merlot, 32% Petit Verdot, and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. With intense dark colour, this mouth-watering Meritage incorporates well integrated silky tannins and a luscious mouthfeel, expressing the wine’s fine aging ability. With aromas of pepper, dried fig, cherry, dark fruit, cassis, followed by flavours that hint of licorice, leather, chocolate and smoke. Using a combination of American and French oak this wine is great now, incredible in 5 years time!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Similkameen Valley is picked at optimum ripeness for a rich, bold wine. Tasting Notes: Aromas of raspberry, blueberry & chocolate, with smooth tannins giving way to a round & juicy finish. Pairing Notes: A fantastic match for lamb & wild game.