Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

SpearHead Winery is located on the benchlands of South East Kelowna. Their focus is on premium quality wine which is produced from grapes grown on their estate vineyard and from selected Okanagan Valley vineyards. The hand harvested grapes are sorted at the winery and fermented in small lots.

SpearHead's vineyard and winemaking teams are led by Grant Stanley. A highly respected BC winemaker, Grant showcases specific terroirs of the Central Okanagan Valley as evident in the ‘single vineyard’ program they have developed for their pinot noir bottlings.  These wines display the unique attributes of the Okanagan vineyards that they were sourced from. They also produce blended pinot noirs which combine the characteristics of different vineyards, including their benchmark Cuvée. They have extended this exclusive approach to winemaking to other varietals including their Chardonnay which is made from a single clone.

SpearHead Winery Wines 2021 wines included in monthly subscriptions

April 2021

PINOT GRIS, 2019
GOLDEN RETREAT PINOT NOIR, 2018
RIESLING, 2019
OKANAGAN VALLEY PINOT NOIR, 2019
CHARDONNAY CLONE 95, 2018
OKANAGAN VALLEY PINOT NOIR, 2018

PINOT GRIS, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 6.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,362

Appearance: White gold colour.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit nose with a floral top note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, fresh and lively, white peach and lemon flavours. Beautifully balanced. Well-structured with a lovely mouth-feel and an engaging touch of bitterness on the finish to give added interest.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or hold through 2023.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Edamame and cilantro hummus, charred greens and feta flatbread, beer-battered onion rings, peach and spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and grilled chicken kabobs.

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GOLDEN RETREAT PINOT NOIR, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 440

Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, plum and black cherry nose with smoky, toasty oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, richly textured, with flavours of red and black fruits. Beautifully balanced, ripe tannins and fleshy, juicy fruit flavours that hold through the long finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Cellar 1 – 3 years.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Kobe beef sliders, sautéed broccoli rabe and potatoes, orange- and ginger-glazed beef jerky, bison kofta meatballs, and panko-breaded pork chops with gravy.

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RIESLING, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna & Seven Mountain Vineyards, West Kelowna
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 579

Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Spicy, aromatic, minerally, lime zest bouquet with a hint of petrol.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied, just off-dry, grapefruit and lime flavours with tangy acidity.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now, but will hold for several years.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Sea bass with capers and lemon rice, Persian chicken with turmeric and lime, sweet potato fries with wasabi aioli, rice and refried bean burrito, and pork medallions with blue cheese sauce.

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OKANAGAN VALLEY PINOT NOIR, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna & Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.35 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 410

Appearance: Ruby red in colour.
Nose: Intense nose of ripe raspberries, raspberry jam and spicy oak with a note of violets.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, spicy, raspberry flavour touched by oak. Well-structured and firm with ripe tannins, a lively spine of acidity and a juicy raspberry finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drinking well now, but will reward cellaring for 1 – 2 years. An elegant wine.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Bourbon chicken with rice and green beans, pumpkin and truffle lasagna, smoked trout with horseradish, chocolate cake with strawberry reduction, and crispy duck spring rolls.

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CHARDONNAY CLONE 95, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Duncan Vineyard, Naramata Bench & Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 576

Appearance: Medium straw colour.
Nose: Lightly toasty, minerally, apple bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, spicy (clove), slightly smoky, yellow apple flavour with well-integrated toasty oak. Beautifully balanced and lingering. Fine mouth-feel.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Lentil and rice stuffing, smoked oysters on crackers, lobster pasta with tarragon cream sauce, almond-crusted baked chicken tenders, and halibut with blood orange butter sauce.

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OKANAGAN VALLEY PINOT NOIR, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna & Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 375

Appearance: Deeper ruby in colour than the 2019.
Nose: Floral, cedary, raspberry bouquet with an undergrowth note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, smoky-tarry flavours of plum and oak spice with ripe tannins and balancing acidity.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now but can be held 2 – 3 years.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Rigatoni with sausage and peppers, broccoli and cheddar casserole, butternut squash and black bean enchilada, bacon-stuffed mushrooms, and baked brie with sweet pepper jelly.

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PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, 2020

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna; Golden Retreat Vineyard, Summerland; Coyote Vineyard, West Kelowna
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 8.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 542

Appearance: Clear, bright. Pale salmon core.
Nose: Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, red apple, and hints of citrus fruit.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Just off-dry. Cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, and a light herbal note. Light pepper spice note on the finish. Well balanced.
Quality: Outstanding. 91 points. Drink now or hold for a year. An excellent patio wine.

Food Pairing: Duck confit crostini with parsnip purée, barbecued chicken and feta pizza, spinach salad with cranberries and goat cheese, blackened salmon with cilantro and lime rice, and prosciutto and cantaloupe skewers.

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