Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Like a director's cut, an edited version of a film that represents the director's unique point of view, Winemaker's CUT is influenced by the winemaker and their unique styling/blending of an Okanagan wine.

The grapes that shape CUT wines are hand-harvested at Deadman Lake Vineyard just south of Oliver, BC. With utmost respect to nature, while honoring traditional winemaking methods, sustainable farming, and a zero pesticides policy with low sulphur use, CUT wines develop naturally and express characteristics indicative of this unique Okanagan vineyard.

It is in appreciation of art and harmony that classical music echoes in the vineyard and cellar where the winemaker captures an accumulation of moments and composes quality wines.

Winemaker's CUT | 2020 wines included in monthly subscriptions

November 2020

SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2019
SYRAH, 2018
GRÜNER VELTLINER, 2019
BOHEMIAN CUVÉE, 2018
BOHO BEAT, 2019
BOHO ZEN, 2019

SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 4.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 800

Appearance: Straw colour.
Nose: Lightly grassy, green bean and green plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry, gooseberry and green plum flavours. Well-balanced and fresh on the palate with a touch of bitterness on the finish for added interest.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 90 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Oysters with lemon-herb dressing, baked artichokes stuffed with goat cheese, pesto and ham panini, scallop and sugar snap pea stir-fry, and basil and asparagus risotto.

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SYRAH, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 600

Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Spicy, cracked black pepper, blackberry nose with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, savoury herbal flavours of plum and blackberries. Firmly structured and well-balanced with ripe tannins, racy acidity and a floral lift on the finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drinking well now but will hold well for several years.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Grilled Mexican street corn, lamb shawarma, smoked duck breast and pickled cabbage sandwich, black bean burgers with cucumber and red pepper relish, and pork perogies.

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GRÜNER VELTLINER, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietal: Gruner Veltliner
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 300

Appearance: Pale straw colour.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit nose with a light floral note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, white peach flavour with a hint of white pepper. Lively lemony finish.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Classic fish and chips, sweet and sour prawns with noodles, white bean and escarole chili, Korean pulled pork tacos, and jerk chicken with coconut rice.

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BOHEMIAN CUVÉE, 2018

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (25%) & Syrah (10%)
Vineyard: Deadman Lake Vineyard & Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200

Appearance: Purple ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, black fruit bouquet with vanilla oak, black pepper and a floral lift.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry and savoury with minty, black plum, licorice and herbal flavours. Firmly structured with well-integrated oak and evident but ripe tannins.
Quality: Outstanding. Can be enjoyed now but 1 -2 years in your cellar will reward your patience.
Critic Rating: 91 - 92 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Braised short rib poutine, black pepper tofu with sesame bok choy, brisket with onion-and-chile jam, pomegranate-glazed cornish game hens, and blackened steak and blue cheese nachos.

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BOHO BEAT, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Gewürztraminer (30%), Kerner (30%), Riesling (25%) & Viognier (15%)
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 5.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,500

Appearance: Pale straw colour.
Nose: Aromatic, gently spicy nose of nectarine and rose petals.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, peach, lychee and cardamom. Well-balanced and lingering on the palate.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Roasted cauliflower steaks with tahini and mint, veal biryani, deviled eggs topped with bacon and green onions, spicy chicken teriyaki bowls, and shrimp-and-crab dip stuffed tomatoes.

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BOHO ZEN, 2019

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Varietals: Syrah (90%) & Merlot (10%)
Vineyard: Chahal Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 700

Appearance: Ruby with a purple rim.
Nose: Spicy nose of black cherries and dried herbs.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, sour cherry and plum flavours carried on lively acidity with a tannic uplift on the minty finish. Firmly structured.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now or through 2021.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler

Food Pairing: Sichuan-style dumplings with peanut dipping sauce, beef and barley soup, candied yam pie, fried okra with French onion dip, and venison with a blackberry demi-glace.

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