Poplar Grove, Viognier 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Poplar Grove, Viognier 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Pristine grapes are sourced in Osoyoos, Skaha Bench, and Penticton. Very aromatic, yet lean viognier with notes of honeysuckle, ripe peach, candied apricot, and ginger. It’s a light and balanced expression that shows volume and freshness.

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Poplar Grove Pinot Gris 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Poplar Grove Pinot Gris 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Zesty and quirky Pinot Gris with aromas of ripe pear, pink grapefruit, clementine, freshly-pressed lime, and ginger spice. It’s a very easy-going wine, perfect to enjoy as an aperitif or sitting in the sunshine. The palate is light and effortlessly fresh.

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Martin’s Lane Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Martin’s Lane Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

When talking with Shane Munn, he mentioned “”Pinot likes to grow in beautiful places.” Naramata bench graceful landscape and parceled land surely applies to this. This is a textured, bold and pure expression with a velvet-like mouthfeel. Sowing earthy tones and very mature fruit, and clove, this wine shows its true strength in its memorably…

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Martin’s Lane’ Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Martin’s Lane’ Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

The cool Simes site is actually Pinot Noir dominant using clones. Fresh and appealing, this wine has finely-detailed aromas of cherry-fruit, underbrush and cedar, along with plum, savory herbs and baking spice. The palate is medium bodied, rich and firm in an effortless way.

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Martin’s Lane, Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Martin’s Lane, Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

From the Dehart Vineyard in East Kelowna not far from the Simes Vineyard but planted to just two pinot clones, 777 and 667, this site is west-facing, high elevation and warmer in comparison to Simes. Precise expression with stern & tart fruit character and subtle oak spices. The palate is chewy and plush with softly…

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Martin’s Lane’ Simes Vineyard Riesling 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Martin’s Lane’ Simes Vineyard Riesling 2017, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

This wine comes from the North-facing, Granite-based Simes Vineyard located in East Kelowna. This is quite the cool, northern location, and it shows in the character of the wine. This riesling made of clone 49 is vibrant and bone-dry with a very bright chiseled energy. It’s lemon focused with very integrated minerality and an acidity…

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Cedar Creek, Aspect Block 4 Pinot Noir 2018, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Cedar Creek, Aspect Block 4 Pinot Noir 2018, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

This wine is a tribute to the unique blend of clones planted on clay, silt, and stone. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in French oak for a year to allow the different expressions of Pinot Noir from three different clones (115, 667 and 777) to marry into this intricate wine. The style is very…

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Cedar Creek, Aspect Block 2 Pinot Noir 2018, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Cedar Creek, Aspect Block 2 Pinot Noir 2018, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

The fruit is clone 115, fermented in concrete tanks, aged 14 months in French oak (18% new). This is a seductive wine, beginning with floral and strawberry aromas. On the palate, there’s a silky touch with fruit-forward flavors and a savory finish. A classic Pinot Noir layered with elegance.

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Cedar Creek Aspect Block 5 Chardonnay 2019, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Cedar Creek Aspect Block 5 Chardonnay 2019, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Block 5 is at the top of the Kelowna-based Home Block Vineyard. This Chardonnay is built on a ripe foundation with bright and clean acids as well as a creamy texture. Notes of apricot, starfruit, mango, with a persistent flint hint and moderate oak presence. The palate is light and pure with moderate volume and…

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Cedar Creek Aspect Block 3 Riesling 2020, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Cedar Creek Aspect Block 3 Riesling 2020, East Kelowna, Okanagan Valley

Block 3 is an aged planting dating back to 1991. This wine was kept on the skins for 12 hours and aged half in stainless, half in German oak. Ripe and deeply aromatic riesling this wine is definitely characterized by its intensity. Bright lime dominates with floral and candied citrus to follow. The palate has…

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