Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Wine is made in the vineyard. Here at Tender Hope Winery we stay true to this statement. We let the fruit shine and make wines that reflect the taste and smell of the land the grapes grew on. We use traditional winemaking methods and minimum intervention with the natural process of winemaking and ageing, letting the wines mature naturally.

Winemaker Efi Perel started growing grapes and making wine 25 years ago and has experience growing grapes and making wine in both hot and cool climates. In BC, he has worked for wineries like Summerhill, Nagging Doubt and First R.O.W, and has grown Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer grapes. Through their wines, he strives to take you on the adventure that is their special vineyard sites, grape varieties, and micro climates.

Tender Hope Winery Wines 2021 wines included in monthly subscriptions

January 2021

ROUSSANNE, 2018
CORAL SYRAH, 2017
CHARDONNAY, 2018
PINOT NOIR, 2019
TENDER SUMMER, 2019
RED WILLOW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2017

ROUSSANNE, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: Columbia Valley, Washington
Varietal: Roussanne
Vineyard: Lawrence and Sagemoor Vineyards
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 2.14 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 250

Appearance: Bright, light golden in colour.
Nose: Waxy, green herb and grapefruit bouquet with a minerally, floral top note.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, creamy peach and lemon zest flavours. Good length.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now or hold a year or two.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Lobster bisque, pan-seared foie gras with figs, roasted chicken with garbanzo beans, spicy pork bulgogi rice bowl, and creamy parmesan mushroom pizza.

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CORAL SYRAH, 2017

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: Walla Walla Valley (Columbia Valley), Washington
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Les Collines & Stone Valley Vineyards
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1.95 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 170

Appearance: Deep ruby-purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, blackberry with pencil shavings on the nose and an herbal tone.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, juicy, blackberry flavour carried on zesty acidity. Well-integrated French oak (30% new). Lovely mouth-feel and great balance. Firm tannins on the finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now for its freshness or hold a couple of years to mellow the tannins.
Critic Rating: 90 – 92 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Mushroom and gouda-stuffed peppers, steak sandwich with horseradish mayo, smoked pork ribs with potato salad, lamb souvlaki with pita bread and tzatziki, and chocolate fondue.

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CHARDONNAY, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Harvest Golf Club Vineyard, Kelowna
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1.56 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 170

Appearance: Golden straw colour.
Nose: Lightly toasty, apple bouquet with a note of underbrush, citrus and apple blossom.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted flavours of apple and peach. Lovely mouth-feel with fresh citrus acidity to prolong the taste.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or through 2021.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Shrimp cocktail, zucchini noodles with avocado pesto, pigs in a blanket, monkfish in lemon butter sauce, and Monte Cristo sandwiches.

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PINOT NOIR, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Thacker Drive Vineyard, West Kelowna
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 1.12 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 225

Appearance: Medium ruby in colour.
Nose: Lightly cedary nose of raspberries and cranberries with a suggestion of violets.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, round on the palate with raspberry and strawberry flavours, finishing firmly with ripe tannins. Lovely mouth-feel.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Moroccan vegetable and tofu stew, pasta puttanesca with eggplant, duck carnitas tacos with chile-cherry compote, beef and broccoli ramen, and spinach and sausage casserole.

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TENDER SUMMER, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Riesling (42%), Viognier (36%), Kerner (22%)
Vineyard: Various Oliver vineyards
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 23.33 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 70

Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Aromatic, lightly floral, musk melon and citrus nose.
Palate: Off-dry with a honeyed grapefruit flavour carried on lively acidity. Beautifully balanced and lingering. Richly textured and mouth-filling. Great length.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Tuna steaks with peach salsa, onion and gruyère tart, seafood salad with avocado dressing, veal medallions with citrus yogurt sauce, and Thai green curry noodle soup.

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RED WILLOW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2017

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: Columbia Valley, Washington
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) & Sangiovese (5%)
Vineyard: Red Willow Vineyard & Six Prong Vineyard
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1.66 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 70

Appearance: Deep ruby-purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, toasty, mulberry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, creamy, vanilla and blackberry flavours. Firmly structured with ripe tannins.
Quality: Very Good+. Hold 1 - 2 years to let the oak meld with the fruit.
Critic Rating: 88 – 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Brisket fried rice, braised red cabbage with apple, wagyu beef sliders with Havarti and bacon, barbecued turkey meatballs, and bean and sweet potato chili.

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MIDNIGHT BLACK SYRAH, 2017

Geographical Indication: Frenchman Hills (Columbia Valley), Washington
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Lawrence Vineyard
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1.88 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 190

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark purple core.
Nose: Plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, and herbal aromas.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body, medium tannin. Dry. Black pepper, plum, blackcurrant, earth, hint of green herbs.
Quality: Outstanding. 90 – 91 points. Drink now or hold 1-2 years.

Food Pairing: Eggplant stuffed with black olives and capers, beef and artichoke fettuccine, baked beans with ham, rib eye steak with blue cheese risotto, and spice-rubbed barbequed ribs.

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