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.
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…
(Organic) The nose is fresh, racy and offers a certain deepness, purity as well as a nice and discreetly tight grain. The wine needs by being decanted. It reveals notes of fresh quince, fresh white plum and small notes of crunchy white berries associated with fine hints of white flowers, discreet hints of spices as…
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…
Assyrtiko 100% made in a Retsina style with pieces of Aleppo pine resin added to the must during the fermentation. The nose shows typical notes menthol and eucalyptus, very fresh and cooling. On the palate nuances of pine resin, rosemary and sage interlace with citrus notes and mineral hints. Very refreshing and pleasant. A rare…
The nose is smoky, needs time to open up. Initial smoky notes give way to herbal nuances of garrigue and gentian, a touch of ripe apricot in the echo. The palate is savoury and buttery, with a smooth, creamy texture, elevated, zesty acidity, distinct salinity and a lingering note of liquorice on the ling finish.
The wine is discreet on the nose, revealing delicate nuances of lemon zest, a touch of apricots and subtle notes of sweet spices. The palate is massive, powerful, with a waxy texture sticking to the gums. Notes of Mediterranean herbs combine with nuances of cloves and nutmeg, with a refreshing citrusy note reverberating in the…