85% organic Cabernet Franc, 15% organic Cabernet Sauvignon grown in southern Okanagan vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon portion was fermented in oak foudre before joining the Cabernet Franc for 12-18 months in oak barrels. Notes of cherry, cassis, cocoa, cedar, and a hint of smoke. This is a rich and smooth expression of this varietal with…
Firm and grippy Syrah from the same Oliver Vineyard and aged 35 months in mostly neutral oak barriques. Aromas include ripe blackberry, cedar, and minimal pepper presence. The palate is muscular and bold with full-body and scabrous tannins. Very concentrated and dark syrah but still feels quite balanced.
Made in partnership with grape grower Ron Firman at his Spadefoot Toad Vineyard in Oliver, BC, along with the legendary Canadian artist and activist Robert Bateman, who has drafted an original illustration especially for the labels, this Sangiovese really follows Summerhill’s vision. With concentrated flavors of fresh cherries and blueberries with aromatic herbs, this wine…
Made of 60% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier, this aged vintage sparkling is showing great maturity. Creamy, zesty, and opulent with a very fulfilling mouthful. It’s fully developed with aromas of biscuits, brioche, Meyer lemon, lees, and toasted hazelnuts. The effervescence is smooth and delicate with bright acidity and a lifting finish. From…
With quirky names and funky labels to go with them, the collection of Modest wines has been made in the “spirit of experimentation and risk taking while also paying homage to some of the classic regions of the wine world. Self-proclaimed as a “super-Okanagan” , this Sangiovese is one of the very few made in…
Intense nose of honey and lemon with a rounded body. This wine is crisp and fresh with flavors of peach, citrus, honey and lemon. The texture of the palate brings a good complexity and mouthfeel.
A quatrain is a poetic stanza of four lines, especially one having alternate rhymes. It represents the four varieties of the blend, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose opens on fragrant notes and has a very opulent intensity. This is a wine with dimension and plushness. Very mature, jammy black fruits rub shoulders…
Dark and deep syrah, this wine was aged 14 months in French oak barriques (20% new). Generous in style with bountiful spices and pepper notes. It has a rich and concentrated style with great elegance, a voluminous palate, and drying tannins.
Harvested from their eastern Osoyoos vineyard estate, this chardonnay comes from historic French Burgundian Dijon clones. This is a rich, powerful and toasty wine. Aromas include ripe orchard fruit, zest, brioche, and crackers. On the palate, french oak is highlighted with also a malolactic influence but the boldness is well-integrated thanks to the striking acidity.
Jagged Rock Vineyard, surrounded by steep rocky cliffs at 1,400 feet elevation, is a remarkable spot. This Sauvignon, Semillon blend offers great freshness as well as a delightful mix of white stone fruits, lemon confit, and passionfruit on the palate.