This wine is an exclusive blend of the best and oldest Dijon Clones in the estate. Blended from 16-year-old Dijon clones 115 and 667, aged in gross lees in French oak for 10 months of which 60% are new and 40% are 1 year old. Only 55 cases of this wine were produced. It is…
Sourced from our finest blocks on the Boucherie slopes just across from the winery with some vines dating back to 1970. This wine is made in limited quantities and shows great elegance and finesse. Opens very delicately to black cherry, truffle, plum, licorice, with vanilla oak presence. The palate is firmly structured with rich, concentrated…
Quail’s Gate estate pinot noir profile shows very mature fruits, plum, and figs as well as an empyreumatic style with tar and coffee aromas. The lively acidity brings all the freshness and character to the juicy palate. It’s aged 9 months in neutral oak, giving it some welcomed volume.
A fresh, lively and stony Chenin Blanc. It shows floral notes, as well as crisp acidity and a mellow volume on the palate. Very recognizable as it is varietal accurate and simply pleasant. Honeysuckle and citrus are shining as main aromas, but also pear and saltiness.
Clone 220 originates from Loire valley and is characterized by its thicker skin. Mostly fermented in concrete eggs for 9 months, this is a top-tier expression of this varietal. Fully concentrated, it shows classic quince, honeydew, elderflower and candle wax aromas with also some savory notes of sage. It’s definitely one of the most complex…
Situated on the north side of Boucherie Road at Quails’ Gate’s Estate in West Kelowna, Rosemary’s Block has a pristine view of Okanagan Lake and is recognized for the quality of its grapes. Part of the founder’s reserve series, these are limited releases. Clones 76, 809 and 277 planted in 1996, whole cluster pressed and…
Composed of clone 95 exclusively this is the estate’s flagship white, grapes are grown on the volcanic slopes of Boucherie Mountain just above the winery. The Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed and 100% barrel fermented in new and neutral French oak. Full malolactic fermentation was carried out to enhance the mid-palate, with aging…
The wine is definitely inky in terms of color and mouth feel. The nose shows great complexity expressing a spicy linear feature as well as savory quality. Red & black fruits combine in a concentrated, elaborate mix. On the palate, a sud-den flavor of Balsamic vinegar & smoke takes over the lead. The vibrant acidity balances the tannins…
Checkmate is definitely an artisanal producer of small volume, but of great quality. The nose is surprisingly floral with mainly elderflowers. We can also smell brioche, green tea and a touch of fennels. In the mouth, there’s a very interesting touch of saffron, how original. This wine presents an incomparable complexity. Each sip reveals a new set of flavors,…
The nose is intense with primary floral aromas joined by star-fruit. However, the wine gets even more intense as we taste it. It’s definitely thick and tex-tured and a warm weight to it. It might not have the refreshing presence of acidity but, instead, the balance is supported by a phenolic presence as well as a touch of…