St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery | 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
The St Hubertus: Oak Bay Vineyards were originally planted in 1928 By J.W. Hughes during a time when agricultural land was plentiful. Since 1984 the Gebert Family has used sustainable farming practices to produce 100% estate grown wines that reflect the terroir of the North Okanagan Valley, to show off the complexity associated with the old world, but with the clean fresh fruit flavours of the new world.
The result is a collection of authentic and memorable wines under the St Hubertus and Oak Bay labels.
Wines included this month
July 2018
GODDESS, 2016
PINOT NOIR RESERVE, 2012
ST HUBERTUS CHASSELAS, 2016
OAK BAY GAMAY NOIR, 2015
OAK BAY RESERVE SCHONBURGER, 2015
OAK BAY MARECHAL FOCH, 2015
GODDESS, 2016
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Gewürztraminer (45%), Schönburger (25%),Chasselas (19%),Pinot Blanc (11%)
Vineyard: St. Hubertus Vineyard & Oak Bay Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 600
Appearance: Almost water white.
Nose: Minerally, melon skin and citrus nose.
Palate: Light-bodied, off-dry, honey and melon flavours with fresh, balancing acidity.
Quality: Very good+ quality. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 88 points - Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: Goat’s Brie cheese, fresh lobster roll, spicy chicken quesadillas, crab cakes, pork chops with baked apples, Croque Monsieur sandwiches.
Comment:
This BC winery is eponymously named for their two vineyards, St. Hubertus and Oak Bay, located in Kelowna. Owned by the Gebert family since 1984, the quality of wine that is produced every year continues to raise the bar. At our recent tasting, all of their wines were ranked very highly, even eliciting 91 points from the esteemed wine critic, Tony Aspler.
The 2016 Goddess is a refreshing white blend. Largely Gewürztraminer, notes of lychee and rose combine beautifully with the muscat notes of Schönburger. The result is a unique, off-dry wine that is a heavenly sipper.
- Jackie McLachlan, Founder, My Wine Canada
PINOT NOIR RESERVE, 2012
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Oak Bay Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.9%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 116
Appearance: Medium ruby colour.
Nose: Black raspberry nose with a forest floor note and oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured black cherry and raspberry flavours with evident tannins and a light floral note on the finish
Quality: Very good+ quality. Can hold for 3-5 years.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: Hamburgers, barbecued ribs, beef skewers, Chinese five spice-roasted duck, wild mushroom and burrata bruschetta, and caramelized beets and Brussels sprouts.
Comment:
This BC winery is eponymously named for their two vineyards, St. Hubertus and Oak Bay, located in Kelowna. Owned by the Gebert family since 1984, the quality of wine that is produced every year continues to raise the bar. At our recent tasting, all of their wines were ranked very highly, even eliciting 91 points from the esteemed wine critic, Tony Aspler.
This unfiltered Pinot was aged in French barrels with wild yeast. It has great structure and flavour, but could still use a few years of cellaring to loosen up the tannins. Enjoy!
- Jackie McLachlan, Founder, My Wine Canada
ST HUBERTUS CHASSELAS, 2016
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Chasselas
Vineyard: St. Hubertus Vineyard
Alcohol: 10.5%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 750
Appearance: Very pale straw colour.
Nose: Lightly aromatic, spicy, orange blossom nose.
Palate: Light-bodied, just off-dry, tangerine and melon flavours, lively acidity and good length.
Quality: Very good+ quality. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler
Awards:
Bronze - 2018 All Canadian Wine Championships
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Food Pairing: Cheese fondue, Raclette, potatoes gratin with rosemary, Mushroom Pithivier, East Asian and Malaysian cuisines.
OAK BAY GAMAY NOIR, 2015
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Gamay
Vineyard: St Hubertus Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 788
Appearance: Deep ruby colour.
Nose: Earthy, plum bouquet with spicy vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, plum and black cherry flavours with balancing acidity and evident oak; ripe tannins.
Quality: Very good+ quality. Can hold for 1-2 years.
Critic Rating: 88 points - Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: French charcuterie like terrine and saucisson sec, Camembert cheese, grilled salmon, cold chicken sandwiches and other picnic fare, and pork schnitzel.
OAK BAY RESERVE SCHONBURGER, 2015
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Schonburger
Vineyard: Oak Bay Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.9%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 150
Appearance: Bright, pale straw colour.
Nose: Aromatic, spicy, Muscat-like nose of orange with a mineral note.
Palate: Light-bodied, fruity and floral orange blossom and melon flavours; well-balanced and fresh and lively on the palate.
Quality: Excellent quality. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 91 points - Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: Light appetizers and cheese plates, baked cauliflower with gruyere cheese sauce, Chinese and Thai cuisine, fresh shellfish, and salmon and tuna sashimi.
Comment:
This BC winery is eponymously named for their two vineyards, St. Hubertus and Oak Bay, located in Kelowna. Owned by the Gebert family since 1984, the quality of wine that is produced every year continues to raise the bar. At our recent tasting, all of their wines were ranked very highly, and this wine in particular elicited 91 points from the esteemed wine critic, Tony Aspler!
A truly elevated wine, this Schönburger is nuanced and balanced with layers of muscat notes, baking spice, and white flowers. It’s drinking perfectly right now. Lucky wine club recipients, you are in for a treat!
- Jackie McLachlan, Founder, My Wine Canada
OAK BAY MARECHAL FOCH, 2015
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal Marechal Foch (94%), Chambourcin (6%)
Vineyard: Oak Bay Vineyard & St. Hubertus Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 812
Appearance: Opaque purple colour.
Nose: Earthy, black plum with a herbal note.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, earthy plum flavour with lively acidity and a touch of bitterness on the finish.
Quality: Very good+ quality. Can hold for 1-2 years.
Critic Rating: 88 points - Tony Aspler
Awards:
Gold - 2018 All Canadian Wine Championships
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Food Pairing: Baked Brie cheese with fig compote, herbed lamb chops, sausage on a bun, bison burgers, jalapeño enchiladas, and roasted root vegetables.
ST HUBERTUS FRIZZANTE ROSÉ, 2016
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Varietal: Gamay Noir (91%), Pinot Noir (9%)
Vineyard: St. Hubertus Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Volume: 750 mL
Cases Produced: 920
Appearance: Bright, salmon colour.
Nose: Wild strawberry, light mineral note.
Palate: Light-bodied, just off-dry, strawberry with rhubarb acidity. Fresh on the palate with good length.
Quality: Very good+ quality. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points - Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: Feta and watermelon salad, orzo pasta, grilled asparagus wrapped with prosciutto, seared salmon, fish tacos, and Mexican corn on the cob.
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