Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

A true expression of BC wine. Built upon tradition and generations of commitment, Gray Monk stands proudly overlooking Okanagan Lake, with stunning panoramic views of mountains and vineyards, it offers a true taste of Okanagan living. They offer one-of-a-kind, award-winning BC VQA wines - including their number one selling Pinot Gris.

Gray Monk was established in 1972 by George and Trudy Heiss. Today, they have over fifty acres of lush vineyards overlooking Lake Okanagan, which produce some of the world's finest wines.

Gray Monk Estate Winery Wines 2020 wines included in monthly subscriptions

March 2020

EHRENFELSER, 2017
ODYSSEY MERITAGE, 2016
ODYSSEY PINOT GRIS, 2018
ODYSSEY CABERNET FRANC, 2016
ODYSSEY WHITE BRUT, 2017
MERLOT, 2018

EHRENFELSER, 2017

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Ehrenfelser
Vineyard: Estate and East Kelowna vineyards
Alcohol: 11.4%
Residual Sugar: 28.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,200

Appearance: Bright, pale straw colour.
Nose: Lightly minerally nose with pear and grapefruit aromas.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied, off-dry, honeyed grapefruit and nectarine flavours; beautifully balanced with citrus acidity that gives the wine great length on the palate. Great mouth-feel.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Zucchini blossom and lemon risotto, swordfish with mint pesto, cilantro marinated chicken, roasted peaches with mascarpone ice cream, seared scallops with white wine sauce, and grilled eggplant and prosciutto pizza.

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ODYSSEY MERITAGE, 2016

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot (50.1%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18.8%), Cabernet Franc (18.7%), Malbec (6.2%), and Petit Verdot (6.2%)
Vineyard: Various Osoyoos, Oliver, and Black Sage Road vineyards
Alcohol: 13.4%
Residual Sugar: 0.37 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 764

Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, cigar leaf, plum and blackcurrant bouquet with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, well-extracted fruit flavours, beautifully balanced and harmonious with well-integrated oak and ripe tannins to give structure. Great texture.
Quality: Outstanding. 92-94 (based on cellaring). Drinking well now but 2-3 years will enhance the bouquet and enrich the mid palate.
Critic Rating: 92-94 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Silver - 2019 BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards


Food Pairing: Moroccan beef stew with couscous, French onion soup, grilled lamb with tzatziki sauce, roasted duck breast with pecan purée, steak with salsa verde, and roasted vegetable tarts.

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ODYSSEY PINOT GRIS, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Estate vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 1.68 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 400

Appearance: Bright, pale straw colour.
Nose: Lightly minerally, peach pit bouquet with lemon zest notes and a suggestion of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, zesty, white peach and pear flavours with a fresh citrus finish.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now through 2020.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Spaghetti carbonara, seared scallops with jalapeño vinaigrette, fried chicken with gravy, Mediterranean white bean soup, mascarpone stuffed crêpes, and chicken piccata.

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ODYSSEY CABERNET FRANC, 2016

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Various Oliver and Osoyoos vineyards
Alcohol: 12.6%
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 518

Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, blackcurrant and blueberry bouquet with notes of tobacco and oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, black and redcurrant flavour; elegant, beautifully balanced, lovely mouth-feel with fine-grained tannins.
Quality: Outstanding. 92-94 points (based on cellaring). Hold 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 92-94 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Wild game hen with a black lentil purée, grilled lemongrass pork chops, barbecued hamburgers, roasted kale and mushroom ravioli, and parmesan polenta with sausage ragu.

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ODYSSEY WHITE BRUT, 2017

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Blanc (34.2%), Riesling (33%), and Chardonnay Musque (32.8%)
Vineyard: Various vineyards in Lake Country, Okanagan Falls, and Kelowna
Alcohol: 11.4%
Residual Sugar: 8.93 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 859

Appearance: Bright. Clear with tiny bubbles and fine mousse. Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Lemon, lime and orange, green apple.
Palate: Medium acid, light body. Lemon and other citrus notes, pear. Slight bready notes.
Quality: Very Good+. 89 points. Drink now.

Awards:
Bronze - 2019 BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards
Best Sparkling Wine & Gold Medal - 2019 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition


Food Pairing: Linguini with clams and fennel, lemon garlic butter shrimp, asparagus salad with balsamic vinegar dressing, grilled chicken breast with grapefruit glaze, and spring rolls with plum dipping sauce.

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MERLOT, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA British Columbia
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Various vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys
Alcohol: 14.3%
Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 6,500

Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, plum and cherry bouquet with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry and savoury with dark chocolate and plum flavours with a touch of smoke, Lively acidity and ripe tannins.
Quality: Very Good+. Drinking well now, but could hold for a couple of years.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Macaroni and cheese with truffle shavings, turkey meatloaf with bacon and fennel, chicken and chorizo jambalaya, beef wellington with blackberry sauce, and braised short ribs in merlot sauce.

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ODYSSEY ROSÉ BRUT, 2017

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Meunier (55.8%), Gamay Noir (26.2%), Pinot Noir (18%)
Vineyard: Various vineyards in South Kelowna and Lake Country
Alcohol: 11.8%
Residual Sugar: 8.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,005

Appearance: Bright, semi-opaque. Salmon coloured core with a fine mousse.
Nose: A fruit salad of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry, rhubarb, and pear.
Palate: Medium acid, light+ body. Bright red berry fruit, lime and lemon citrus.
Quality: Very Good+. 89 points. Drink now.

Awards:
Silver - 2019 BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards


Food Pairing: Smoked salmon deviled eggs, crab cake sliders with pineapple salsa, roasted chicken thighs with herbed butter, pan-fried haddock with fries, and potato salad with crispy bacon.

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