GEWÜRZTRAMINER, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Vineyard: Tinhorn Creek Vineyard and Hidden Terrace Vineyards
Alcohol: 13.3%
Residual Sugar: 7.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 3,744

Appearance: Bright, straw colour.
Nose: Lychee, cardamom and grapefruit bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, rose water, Turkish delight flavour. Beautifully balanced, long on the palate with a caressing mouthfeel.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drinking well now, but will develop its lovely bouquet with another year in bottle.

Food Pairing: Middle Eastern rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds, grilled shrimp with oregano and lemon, Thai chicken coconut curry, Moroccan vegetable tagine with spicy harissa, and lobster bisque.

CABERNET FRANC, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard and various vineyards in Oliver and Osoyoos
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 4,025

Appearance: Deep purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, lightly smoky, vanilla, cassis and plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, firmly structured, cherry and plum flavours with ripe tannins.
Quality: 90 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Can be consumed with pleasure now, but will reward holding for 1–2 years.

Awards:

• Gold – 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada

Food Pairing: Thin crust pepperoni pizza, spicy beef barbacoa, bacon-wrapped pesto pork tenderloin, Indian butter chicken, and fried tofu with spicy ginger-sesame sauce.

PINOT GRIS, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Tinhorn Creek Vineyard and Hidden Terrace Vineyards
Alcohol: 13.3%
Residual Sugar: 0.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 9,222

Appearance: Straw colour.
Nose: Lightly toasty, spicy, peach pit nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, peachy-lemony flavour rounded with oak. A well-balanced wine.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or through 2024.

Food Pairing: Oysters Rockefeller, roasted chicken with dill and potatoes, seared scallops with pomegranate and lemon, asparagus and spinach frittata, and pesto-rubbed baked salmon.

MERLOT, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.7%
Residual Sugar: 1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 9,316

Appearance: Deep ruby-purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary nose of black plum with a mocha note.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, richly extracted flavours of plum and black cherry, firmly structured with ripe tannins and balancing acidity.
Quality: 89 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+. Drink now and through 2025.

Food Pairing: Duck confit, beef short ribs, gnocchi with pork sausage, Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, and roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and other fan favourite holiday sides.

CHARDONNAY, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.3%
Residual Sugar: 0.7 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,964

Appearance: Straw colour with a green tint.
Nose: Toasty, apple bouquet with oak spice.
Palate: Full-bodied, richly extracted baked apple, caramel and tangerine flavours. Well-integrated oak, lovely mouth feel.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or through 2025.

Food Pairing: Maple bacon cornbread, oven-baked sea bass with lemon-caper dressing, spinach-artichoke flatbread, grilled shrimp skewers with lemon and herbs, and skillet chicken with a creamy tomato sauce.

THE CREEK, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Merlot (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (37%), Cabernet Franc (14%), Syrah (2%), Petit Verdot (1%), Malbec (1%)
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard and Tinhorn Creek Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,536

Appearance: Deep purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, blackcurrant, blackberry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Rich and velvety mouthfeel, savoury, firmly structured black fruit flavours with well-integrated oak carried on lively acidity.
Quality: 89 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Can be opened now but will develop with 1–2 years in your cellar.

Food Pairing: Lamb with tzatziki sauce, flank steak with chimichurri, pepper-crusted ahi tuna, baked brie with maple and pecans, and chipotle-roasted cauliflower tacos.

RESERVE ROSÉ, 2022

Geographical Indication: BC VQA British Columbia
Varietals: Syrah (67%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot (13%)
Vineyard: Various South Okanagan vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,924

Appearance: Bright. Pale salmon colour.
Nose: A lovely bouquet of cherry, orange, pear, and a hint of mint.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Tantalizing notes of strawberry and red cherry on the palate with a round mouthfeel. Well-structured with a long finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Awards:

• Silver – 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada

Food Pairing: Black forest ham with pineapple and cranberry chutney, shrimp cocktail, chicken shawarma, vegetarian calzone, and Buffalo chicken wings.

RESERVE MERLOT, 2020

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.1%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 2,060

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby core.
Nose: Beautiful aromas of violets, black cherry jam, black licorice, and savoury green herbs.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Bold notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, black tea, and black pepper. Well-balanced and dry with ripe tannins.
Quality: 90 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1–2 years.

Awards:

• Gold – 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada

Food Pairing: Roasted lamb shank, ribeye steak, savoury Irish stew, pasta Bolognese, and vegetarian fajitas with chipotle sour cream.

RESERVE CABERNET FRANC, 2021

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Diamondback Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,147

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby colour.
Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant jam, black cherry, savoury vegetal notes, and black peppercorn.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Fruit-forward flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Great structure and balance with well-integrated tannins and a round mouthfeel.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Food Pairing: Beef stroganoff, green lentil curry, chicken cacciatore, grilled lamb chops marinated in rosemary and garlic, and seafood and tomato fregola.