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…
This icewine is quite tropical on the nose, with aromas of grilled pineapple, tangerine, mango and lemon. Its overall character is quite zesty while still being rich and concentrated especially on the palate where caramel and smoke notes appear. The acidity is hold it together while the sweetness is nicely calibrated.
This is the second vintage of Chardonnay icewine produced by Tawse, the first being in 2008. It’s been aged for 12 months in 100% new large oak barrels. The result is a rich and unusual icewine with notes of vanilla, apple pie, apricot, honey, beeswax and apparent oak. It’s highly aromatic with a vibrant acidity…
Deep colored and deep flavored this wine shows distinct aromas of orange peel, apricot jam, caramel and spices. Its texture is viscous and creamy, with very concentrated flavors. The finish shows some length with a final blast of oranges.