Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Located in the heart of the Naramata Bench wine region. Founded in 1984, Hillside Winery is one of the original farm-gate wineries in the area.

Unique, small-lot, and terroir-driven are terms best used to describe our wines. Our focus is showcasing hand-crafted wine made exclusively from Naramata grown grapes. Hillside wines display unique and compelling characteristics allowing wine drinkers the opportunity to share in the discovery and development of the Naramata Bench as a collection of serious terroirs.

Veteran winemaker, Kathy Malone, brings out the best in Hillside wines with a gentle touch and minimal intervention. Simple. Elegant.

Using only the best fruit exclusively from the Naramata Bench, known for its complex soil, long days of sunlight and older vines, Hillside produces award winning compelling wines.

Hillside Winery Wines 2021 wines included in monthly subscriptions

May 2021

MUSCAT OTTONEL, 2019
MERLOT MALBEC, 2018
HERITAGE VIOGNIER, 2019
PINOT NOIR, 2018
GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2020
MERLOT, 2018

MUSCAT OTTONEL, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Muscat Ottonel
Vineyard: Hillside & Shandro Vineyards
Alcohol: 11.7%
Residual Sugar: 9.7 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 827

Appearance: Very pale straw.
Nose: Spicy, floral nose of honeydew melon.
Palate: Crisply dry, aromatic, melon and floral flavours carried on lively acidity. Beautifully balanced, lovely mouth-feel and a long, lingering fresh finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now and through 2021.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Beet and blue cheese salad, chicken cordon bleu, lemon cheesecake with blueberry compote, cream cheese and crab sushi rolls, and blood orange and avocado crostini.

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MERLOT MALBEC, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot (80%) & Malbec (20%)
Vineyard: Various Naramata Bench vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.45 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 490

Appearance: Dense purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, lightly spicy, black plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, plum and milk chocolate flavours with lively acidity. Firmly structured with grainy tannins.
Quality: Very Good+. Hold 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Pulled pork tacos, kimchi chicken burger, beef teriyaki rice bowl, beer and cheddar soup, and venison backstrap with sesame broccoli.

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HERITAGE VIOGNIER, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard: Gjoa's Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.3%
Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 386

Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit nose with a suggestion of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, spicy, white peach flavour; mouth-freshening acidity with a long finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now and through 2021.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Honey-mustard chicken wings, parmesan-crusted brussels sprouts, pineapple fried rice with shrimp and cashews, Tuscan pork pasta with romesco sauce, and farro and peach salad.

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PINOT NOIR, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Cavada Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.46 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 348

Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Tea leaf and black raspberry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, elegant, ripe strawberry flavour carried on lively acidity. Bitter chocolate tannins on the finish.
Quality: Very Good+ / Outstanding. Can be enjoyed now but will develop more bouquet with 1-2 years of bottle age that will allow the tannins to soften and integrate.
Critic Rating: 89 - 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Margherita pizza with lamb, roasted chicken with asiago polenta, baked salmon with roasted radishes, mushroom and feta quiche, and caramelized onion lasagna.

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GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Vineyard: Various Naramata Bench vineyards
Alcohol: 13.2%
Residual Sugar: 9.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 817

Appearance: Bright, pale straw in colour.
Nose: Aromatic, honeysuckle, ginger nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, floral, grapefruit, lychee and rose petal flavours. True varietal character, lively acidity and good length.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or over the next two years.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Ham and egg sandwich, duck breast with rhubarb compote, Thai red curry mussels with fried potatoes, seafood stew with saffron, and nachos with jalapeños and cheddar cheese.

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MERLOT, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Hidden Valley, Gjoa, and Lower Bench Vineyards
Alcohol: 13.9%
Residual Sugar: 3.29 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,680

Appearance: Dense purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, vanilla, black cherry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, juicy, black cherry flavour with a savoury note of bitter chocolate; lively acidity and firmly structured with ripe tannins.
Quality: Very Good+. Drinking now, but will reward with 1-2 years in the cellar.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Turkey and tomato casserole, smoked sausage with sauerkraut, filet mignon with béarnaise sauce, bacon-wrapped stuffed duck, and baked artichokes stuffed with red quinoa.

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CABERNET FRANC, 2017

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Cinwick Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2.47 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 296

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Dark garnet core.
Nose: Dark cherry, blackcurrant, violets, and licorice.
Palate: Medium acid, medium+ tannin, medium body. Dry. Dark cherry, blackberry, and black tea leaf with hints of black pepper, dark chocolate, and green pepper. Firm tannins. Decant well.
Quality: Very Good+. 88-89 points. Hold for 2-3 years.

Food Pairing: Portobello French dip sandwich, grilled beef skewers with orange yogurt sauce, pea and mushroom sauté with mint, polenta chips with green olive tapenade, and chorizo burrito bowl.

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