Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Organic practices have been an integral part of Summerhill since the Kelowna vineyard was purchased by the Cipes family in 1986. Producing wine organically has a very meaningful benefit to the environment, and some scientists suggest that eating organic foods greatly benefits our health as well. Aside from these benefits, we believe that organic practices allow for the grapes in our vineyards to honestly express their surroundings, providing deep, terroir-driven qualities that are a true articulation of Okanagan terroir.

Summerhill is committed to producing 100% organic wine, and has received Demeter Biodynamic certification for our Kelowna vineyard in 2012. Certified organic status was achieved in our cellar in 2007, allowing us to display the Canadian certified organic logo on our bottles, ensuring that a level of quality and purity can be expected by the consumer.

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April 2019

SUMMERHILL VINEYARD CHARDONNAY, 2016
WINEMAKER'S SERIES RESERVE BARREL MERITAGE, 2013
SUMMERHILL VINEYARD RIESLING, 2017
RESERVE BARREL ORGANIC MERLOT, 2013
SUMMERHILL VINEYARD GRUNER VELTLINER, 2017
SPADEFOOT TOAD SYRAH, 2013

SUMMERHILL VINEYARD CHARDONNAY, 2016

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Summerhill Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.1%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200

Appearance: Bright straw colour.
Nose: Toasty, apple nose with forest floor and oak spice notes.
Palate: Full-bodied, unctuous, round and full on the palate with spicy, green pineapple and peach flavours and balancing acidity. Well-integrated oak.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now or through 2020.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Bronze - 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards



Food Pairing: Steamed lobster with herb butter, Indian butter chicken, cheddar and codfish cakes, pumpkin ravioli, mushroom and lentil pot pie, avocado and tuna tapas.

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WINEMAKER'S SERIES RESERVE BARREL MERITAGE, 2013

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (71%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17.5%), Merlot (11.5%)
Vineyard: Various Okanagan Valley vineyards
Alcohol: 15%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200

Appearance: Mature ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, dark chocolate, blackcurrant and plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, mouth-filling currant flavours seasoned with oak. A well-balanced, harmonious wine from a warm vintage. Ripe fruit and ripe tannins.
Quality: Outstanding. Decanting recommended. Drinking well now but will hold for 3-5 years.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler



Food Pairing: Venison sausage, creamy garlic four-cheese pasta, grilled Portobello mushrooms, smoked cheddar-stuffed hamburgers, grilled steak over an arugula salad, aged Provolone and Pecorino cheeses.

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SUMMERHILL VINEYARD RIESLING, 2017

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Summerhill Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.2%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,800

Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Lightly spicy and floral grapefruit nose and beginning to develop petrol notes.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied, great tension between Meyer lemon acidity and honeyed grapefruit flavours; beautifully balanced and lingering with an intriguing touch of bitterness on the finish for added interest.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now and for the next five years.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Awards:
Best Riesling - 2018 BC Best of Varietal Awards



Food Pairing: Thai red chicken curry, Korean BBQ short ribs, baked buffalo chicken wings, spicy shrimp salad with ginger and garlic, black bean and corn quesadillas with Oaxaca cheese.

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RESERVE BARREL ORGANIC MERLOT, 2013

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Various Okanagan Valley vineyards
Alcohol: 15.5%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,200

Appearance: Deep, solid ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, gently spicy, blueberry and black plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, richly extracted blueberry flavour with well-integrated oak offering hints of vanilla. Lovely velvety mouthfeel with ripe cocoa-powder tannins.
Quality: Outstanding. Decanting recommended. Hold a year to resolve the tannins and drink through 2024.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler



Food Pairing: Herb-stuffed pork chops, parmesan truffle risotto, spaghetti with meatballs, roasted chicken thighs with thyme and rosemary, hearty vegetable soup.

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SUMMERHILL VINEYARD GRUNER VELTLINER, 2017

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Vineyard: Summerhill Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 300

Appearance: Golden straw colour.
Nose: Green pepper and citrus nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, nectarine and citrus fruit flavours with white pepper notes and a tannic, bitter almond lift on the finish. A great food wine and an original take of Austria's signature grape.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or through 2020.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler



Food Pairing: Smoked salmon with lemon and dill, Chinese pork dumplings, fish and chips, squash and spinach pasta with pecans, Louisiana fried chicken, Vietnamese summer rolls with peanut sauce.

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SPADEFOOT TOAD SYRAH, 2013

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Spadefoot Toad Vineyard, Oliver
Alcohol: 14.7%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 425

Appearance: Deep purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, blackberry nose with light herbal and white pepper notes.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry and savoury, blackberry flavour carried on lively acidity. Broad and muscular on the palate with enough tannin to give grip and structure. Lovely mouthfeel and a warm alcoholic finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drinking well now and through 2021.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler



Food Pairing: Ribeye steak with garlic herb butter, roasted duck breast with blueberry sauce, roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic, braised chicken with rice pilaf, pesto-stuffed mushrooms, aged Gouda cheese.

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SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR, 2013

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Kelowna, BC
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Chandra Vineyard, Oliver
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 450

Appearance: Mature ruby colour.
Nose: Lifted black raspberry nose with well-integrated cedar spice notes from oak-ageing.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, raspberry and red plum flavours with fresh acidity. Rich and ripe on the palate with a lovely mouthfeel; carries its alcohol well.
Quality: Very Good+. Decant and drink now or by 2020.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler



Food Pairing: Turkey chili, red lentil dahl, filet mignon with mushroom-cabernet gravy, duck cassoulet, Gorgonzola or Brie cheese, seared tuna with avocado salsa.

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