Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Karen L, Maple Ridge BC
Amazing service and rosé. We enjoyed the personal atmosphere of the art gallery with art by one of the sisters and home made local crafts.
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The Gallery Winery – Rosé
Stoneboat Vineyards – 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
This elegant light crimson pinot features aromas of raspberry, cranberry and sour cherry, with ripe red plum flavours, smooth tannins, and a balanced medium-bodied finish.
International Wine & Spirits Competition – Sommelier Challenge – Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirits Competition – Sommelier Challenge – Gold Medal
Pinot Noir
Arrowleaf – 2023 Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris is the copper-skinned member of the Pinot family. It produces elegant white wines with a rich texture and complex aromatics.
Subtle aromas of peach skin, red apple, lemon and white tea. On the palate it presents as a generously textured, dry wine with a smooth mid-palate, moderate acidity and ripe fruit on the finish.
Pinot Gris
Lakeboat – 2023 Rosé
Perfect for any outing, picnics, boating adventures, slightly off-dry, this rosé presents with an appealing hue, with tastes of strawberry, rhubarb and fresh juicy peaches.
Silver – 2024 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver – 2024 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Rosé
Rollingdale Winery – Merlot
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Karen L, Maple Ridge BC
Karen recommends Rollingdale Winery for their certified organic wines, specifically their Merlot. “very knowledgeable and innovative.”
Merlot
Unsworth Vineyards – 2023 Rosé
This dry Rosé has vibrant aromas of wild strawberries and cranberries on the nose that reveal flavours of Rainier cherries, rhubarb, and red apple on the palate. Most associated with the summer months, rosé can add sunshine to every season.
Rosé
Corcelettes – 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged in premium French oak barrels for 18 months, this Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful, floral nose, followed by notes or black chocolate and raspberry. The palate offers sweet tobacco, blackberries & baking spice. This is an elegantly structured wine with medium tannin- a very impressive vintage indeed!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Clos du Soleil – 2023 Rosé
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes purposefully grown for this specific rosé wine, delicacy and elegance are the hallmarks of our 2023 vintage.
The flavours dance across the delicate palate with notes of pink grapefruit, white nectarine and strawberry. Soft on the palate, but crisp and dry with a bright acidity, and a long finish.
Rosé
Peak Cellars – 2019 Chardonnay
The 2019 Chardonnay sensorial journey begins with vibrant and lifted aromas of red and golden delicious apples, pineapple, Meyer lemon and tropical notes with subtle floral hints of honeysuckle and blossoms. Following are notes of spice, baked apple pie, fresh Danish and graham cracker crust. The aromas are mirrored on the palate, beginning with bright and lifted flavours of lemon tart and fresh pineapple juice, evolving into richer characters of apple crumble and crème brûlée. The texture is elegant; rich, full and delicately creamy with a long balanced crisp finish.
2025 Chardonnay du Monde: Gold
2021 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada: Silver
2021 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada: Silver
Chardonnay
Poplar Grove – Chardonnay 2022
Pale straw in colour. Aromas of almond, pineapple and a hint of caramel expel from the bottle upon the first pour. Golden delicious apple, white peach and lemon zest flavours excite your palate. The bright acidity and medium body create a textural expression for this Chardonnay.
Chardonnay
Ruby Blues – White Stiletto
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Jen D, Fort Fraser, BC
GOOD!
White Blend
Red Rooster – Sparkling Brut
This elegant, dry and lively sparkling wine has a creamy expanding mousse, and flavours of green apple and lemon. Available online or in our tasting room.
Red Rooster Sparkling Brut; Gold Medal; Wine Align 2023.
Red Rooster Sparkling Brut; Gold Medal; Wine Align 2023.
Brut
Poplar Grove – Pinot Noir 2022
Pale purple in colour. Aromas of red fruit, baking spice and a subtle earthiness. Your palate is delighted with notes of ripe raspberry, red cherry and dark plum. Medium in body with velvety tannins, bright acidity and a long finish.
Double Gold Medal – Great Northwest Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Drink Business Global Pinot Noir Masters
Gold Medal – Pacific Rim Wine Competition (90 Points)
Gold Medal – Selections Mondiales des Vins
Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Drink Business Global Pinot Noir Masters
Gold Medal – Pacific Rim Wine Competition (90 Points)
Gold Medal – Selections Mondiales des Vins
Pinot Noir
Four Shadows – 2020 Merlot
Characters of ripe plums and dark cherries with lovely acidity and notes of cacao on the palate. A big and balanced wine with a touch of vanilla and a mocha finish.
Merlot
Dirty Laundry Winery – Hush White
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Jen D, Fort Fraser, BC
Hush White is a regular of mine – very refreshing wine – a perfect blend. Its not too sweet or dry. I buy this wine every trip to the Okanagan – then I go to a few different wineries each time.
White Blend
Four Shadows – 2023 Riesling Classic
This iconic off-dry Riesling performs exceptionally year after year. Aromas of peach, honeysuckle and floral notes burst out of the glass. An elegant palate, with flavours of peach and yellow apple with a crunchy citrus peel on the finish. The acidity and sweetness are matched perfectly.
Riesling
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards – 2021 Reserve Syrah
This 2021 Syrah displays aromas of ripe black plums, currants, violets, and vanilla with a rich, full-bodied palate, smooth tannins and a bold finish.
2021 Reserve Syrah; Gold Medal; Wine Align Canada.
2021 Reserve Syrah; Gold Medal; Wine Align Canada.
Syrah
Phantom Creek – 2022 Kobau Vineyard Cabernet Franc
New Vintage Release!
Fresh and aromatic, the 2022 Kobau Vineyard Cabernet Franc opens with minted cherries, ripe strawberries, vanilla, red licorice nibs, and sage, creating an inviting and vibrant nose. The palate delivers on every promise, mirroring the aromatics with rich cherries, bright acidity, and a touch of black licorice, while meaty, pronounced tannins and a subtle spiciness add depth and structure.
This Cabernet Franc is a natural match for pot-au-feu, charcuterie, chicken pot pie, and other deeply savory dishes, enhancing their richness with its bold yet balanced character.
Cabernet Franc
Township 7 – 7 Blanc
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Jen D, Fort Fraser, BC
7 Blanc makes a perfect patio wine chilled on a nice summer day. I buy this wine every trip to the Okanagan – then I go to a few different wineries each time.
White Blend
Black Hills Estate Winery – 2022 Chardonnay
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Julianna M, Kelowna BC
Light golden colour, showing pineapple, lemon, olive oil, wild flower honey, peach and honey crisp apple character when well chilled. As the wine warms in your glass, you should notice caramel, toast, vanilla bean, and a slightly creamy texture. Keep it super cold for crisper, fruit forward flavours if that’s your jam. Otherwise, let its lovely, complex Chardonnay character shine through.
Chardonnay
Gray Monk Odyssey White Brut 2021
Delicate bubbles rise in a straw-yellow hue, revealing citrus, and yeast aromas with a creamy, refreshing finish. Available online or in our tasting room.
Silver Medal; International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Silver Medal; International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Brut
Arrowleaf – 2023 Summerstorm
Summerstorm is a unique rosé sparkling wine made from Zweigelt grapes using the Charmat method (méthode cuvée close).
Clean and fresh with aromas of pink grapefruit, apple skin and wild roses. On the palate the brut-level sweetness provides balance to the acidity and minerality. The finely integrated bubbles add length to the finish. This sparkling wine is ideal for a summer celebration.
Vegan Wine.
Sparkling Rosé
Unsworth Vineyards – 2022 Allegro
A quintessential medium bodied white made from exciting Vancouver Island grape varieties Sauvignette and Petit Milo. Allegro is our most dynamic wine for pairing with food and is sure to impress both the casual wine drinker and sommelier alike. Notes of grapefruit, green papaya, and white flowers complement its bright mouthfeel and generous length.
White Blend
Cedarcreek Estate Winery – 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Herbal characters fuse with gooseberry and passionfruit aromas. Bright acidity and good fruit density on the palate drive the wine to a fresh finish.
92 points, Schreiner
92 points, Schreiner
Sauvignon Blanc
Clos du Soleil – 2022 Capella
A classic Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
The palate displays an array of flavours: lemon and lime and ripe grapefruit, with notes of peach and apricot and all tied together with bright, citrus acidity. Full and rich with a textural softness resulting from sur-lie ageing. A lovely minerality strings it all together, through to the very long saline-driven finish.
Bordeaux blend
Gray Monk – 2021 Riesling
Clear and bright with pure fruit aromas of yellow apple, white peach, and sweet citrus. This light-bodied, refreshing white wine is medium-dry with great balancing acidity. Flavours of Meyer lemon, pineapple, and peach excite the palate. Fresh and clean with a citrus medley and green apple flavours lingering on the finish.
Riesling
Peak Cellars – 2022 Block 11 Riesling
Lush aromas of pineapple, jasmine, and honeysuckle precede vibrant tropical fruit flavors. Balanced sweetness and acidity make it perfect for spicy cuisine, bold cheeses, and desserts.
Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition: Double Gold
2024 WineAlign National Wine Awards: Gold
Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition: Double Gold
2024 WineAlign National Wine Awards: Gold
Riesling
Poplar Grove – Pinot Noir
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Dennis, Kailua, Hawaii
SMOOTH!
Pinot Noir
Sandhill Wines – Sandhill Small Lot One 2020
This full-bodied wine has firm but not aggressive tannins, great structure, and ripe dark fruit flavours
Silver Medal; Wine Align Canada
Red Blend
Black Hills Estate Winery – 2022 Nota Bene
Evolving in the glass, it reveals red currant, sweet mint, and raspberry blossom. Rich yet fresh, with fine-grained tannins, it will cellar gracefully for 20+ years, while also enjoyable in its youth with decanting.
Awarded 95 points by John Schreiner
Awarded 95 points by John Schreiner
Nota Bene
Lakeboat – The Wine Umbrella 2022 Chardonnay
A delicious American-oak-fermented Chardonnay from Oliver’s most established vineyards in a stellar vintage. Ripe pineapple, toasted coconut and an array of fresh apple flavours make this a versatile pairing with roasted chicken, pork chops or cheese.
Chardonnay
Corcelettes – 2022 Malbec
“This opens with expressive, beautifully defined blueberry and black raspberry, alongside violet perfume, dark chocolate, iodine, and desert shrub. The purity of fruit pulls you into the glass, but there’s fantastic depth here, as well. The fruit is richly concentrated on the medium-full palate, with firm, grippy tannins that will allow this to age gracefully over the next 5-7 years. This is the real deal. 220 cases produced, bottled unfined and unfiltered.” -Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
91 points- Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
91 points- Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
Malbec
Phantom Creek – 2022 Chardonnay
This single vineyard Chardonnay comes from a high elevation bench below McIntyre Bluf, located north of Oliver. The exceptional 2022 vintage shows pristine fruit, with ripe lemon and white peach seamlessly intertwined with delicate oak spices.
Chardonnay
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