Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Tinhorn Creek has been part of the South Okanagan since 1993 – growing grapes, making wine, and having a good laugh whenever we can.

Established in 1993, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is located just south of Oliver B.C., in the famed Golden Mile wine-growing district. As the number one winery destination evoking classic south Okanagan terroir, Tinhorn Creek proudly offers estate grown wines, growing grapes on both the Black Sage and Golden Mile benches. As the first winery in Canada to support carbon neutral measures, Tinhorn Creek continues their commitment to land stewardship, conservation and environmentally sustainable practices. Tinhorn Creek offers an unrivaled visitor experience along with wines that rank among the best in the world.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2022 Subscription wines included in the monthly subscription

January 2022

OLDFIELD RESERVE CHARDONNAY, 2019
OLDFIELD RESERVE MERLOT, 2018
CHARDONNAY, 2019
PINOT NOIR, 2020
OLDFIELD RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2020
CABERNET FRANC, 2019

OLDFIELD RESERVE CHARDONNAY, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Tinhorn Creek Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.9%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 495

Appearance: Bright, straw colour.
Nose: Toasty, spicy apple nose with a light floral note.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, apple and pear flavours. Rich and full on the palate, with well-integrated oak. Lovely mouth-feel, beautifully balanced and lingering.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now through 2022.
Critic Rating: 92 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Gold - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada


Food Pairing: Southern-style shrimp and grits, romaine salad with goat cheese and pomegranate, wild salmon with grape tomato and pineapple salsa, herb-crusted chicken with seasonal vegetables, and grilled apple and brie sandwich with arugula salad.

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OLDFIELD RESERVE MERLOT, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot (88%), Cabernet Sauvignon (9%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.8%
Residual Sugar: 0.85 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,624

Appearance: Deep ruby-purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, blueberry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, richly extracted plum and blueberry flavours. Beautifully balanced, firmly structured, juicy, with evident but ripe tannins on the end taste.
Quality: Outstanding. Hold till mid-2022 and beyond.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Gold - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada
Silver - 2021 BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards


Food Pairing: Veal parmigiana, prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, chorizo paella, mushroom veggie burger with gorgonzola, and roasted pork loin with rosemary and garlic rub.

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CHARDONNAY, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Tinhorn Creek Vineyard & Hidden Terrace Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,900

Appearance: Bright, straw colour.
Nose: Spicy, apple bouquet with toasty oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, clove, apple and toast flavours with well-integrated oak. Beautifully balanced, great length finishing on a lingering note of oak spice.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now through 2022.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Silver - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada


Food Pairing: Butternut squash soup, soft-shell crab mac and cheese, hazelnut-crusted pork chops with glazed carrots, fettuccine alfredo, and seafood terrine.

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PINOT NOIR, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard & Tinhorn Creek Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.1%
Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,600

Appearance: Deep purple-black in colour.
Nose: Cedary, black raspberry nose with vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured, sour cherry and blackcurrant flavours carried on lively acidity to a grippy finish of ripe tannins.
Quality: Very Good+ / Outstanding. Hold for 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 89 – 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Crab bisque soup, mushroom risotto, seared tuna with polenta, pork tenderloin with roasted brussels sprouts, and charcuterie and cheese boards.

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OLDFIELD RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Tinhorn Creek Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 330

Appearance: Shining, straw colour.
Nose: Lightly floral, spicy nose of grapefruit and green plum with a suggestion of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, apple flavour with citrus notes. Fresh and lively on the palate. White Bordeaux in style.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Silver - 2021 BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards


Food Pairing: Seabass with lemon rice and grilled vegetables, cucumber dill salad with bacon, rosemary chicken with fried zucchini, Greek salad with feta, and pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes.

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CABERNET FRANC, 2019

Geographical Indication: BC VQA British Columbia
Varietals: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard and various growers in Oliver and Osoyoos
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 4,800

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Garnet colour.
Nose: Red cherry, raspberry, hint of green herbs and vanilla.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Red cherry, cassis, green pepper, hints of vanilla, green herbs, and pepper spice.
Quality: Very Good+. 89 points. Decant well and drink now or hold 2 – 3 years.

Food Pairing: Chili con carne, fried tofu stir fry with hoisin, pulled pork with grilled corn and cabbage slaw, tandoori chicken, and beef lasagne.

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GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2020

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Gewürztraminer
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard & Hidden Terrace Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.1%
Residual Sugar: 4.8 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,911

Appearance: Clear, bright. Very pale straw colour.
Nose: Lychee, tropical fruit, red delicious apple, white flowers, pear.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Tropical fruit, peach, grapefruit, green apple, lime zest. Hint of minerality. Well balanced.
Quality: Outstanding. 90 points.

Awards:
Bronze - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada


Food Pairing: Thai red duck curry, Moroccan chicken stir fry, fish tacos with fruit salsa, white pizza with spinach and herbs, and grilled sausage with sauerkraut.

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