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This elegant and full bodied wine has distinct blackberry and black pepper aromas, characteristic for cabernet franc grapes. It is an excellent match with grilled steak or a pork roast.

This elegant and full bodied wine has distinct blackberry and black pepper aromas, characteristic for Cabernet Franc grapes. It is an excellent match with grilled steak or a pork roast.

Updated Spring 2021:
Enjoy notes of dark fruit, cigar box, and a hint of vanilla. This medium-full bodied wine is very well aged with a velvety mouthfeel.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
The 2012 vintage reminds us of dark fruits, like blackberries and black currants, with savory fresh rosemary and sun-warmed blueberries. Enjoy it with slow-cooked pork, foraged sautéed mushrooms, or on its own.

The 2013 vintage is made primarily with grapes from our Lillooet vineyard. Deep ruby in colour with aromas of coconut, campfire, and peppercorn; full-bodied and good tannins make for excellent cellaring or easy decanting to enjoy tonight. Enjoy this Cabernet Franc and its long, juicy finish – especially with stews and grilled meats.

Updated Spring 2021:
This is a lighter style Cabernet Franc. It is very red berry driven, especially raspberry, and lots of tannin present. There is good potential for further ageing.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
Our 2014 Cabernet Franc is made primarily with grapes from our Lillooet vineyard. It has aromas of blackberry, black currant and blueberry, with roasted red pepper notes on the finish. Serve this tonight with a steak or pasta with a tangy tomato sauce or cellar it until 2020.

Updated Spring 2021:
There is lots of oak still present. It is medium-bodied with notes of chocolate, mocha, and some dark fruit.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
Made primarily with grapes from our estate vineyard in Lillooet, our Cabernet Franc is a full-bodied wine with rich, intense fruit flavours. The beautiful, deep red colour with concentrated flavours of cherries, raspberries and black currants makes this wine a perfect match with a rich tomato pasta dish. It is ready to drink now or it will age beautifully for many years.

Updated Spring 2021:
Savour notes from the red fruit spectrum in this light to medium-bodied wine. Decant this vintage for an hour or two before drinking.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
Made primarily with grapes from our estate vineyard in Lillooet, our Cabernet Franc is a full-bodied wine with intense fruit flavours. The deep red colour with concentrated flavours of cherries, raspberries and black currants makes this wine a match with a tomato pasta dish. It is ready to drink now or it will age beautifully for many years.

Updated Spring 2021:
This Cabernet Franc has lots of notes in the dark fruit spectrum, including cassis and blueberry. It has a rich mouthfeel with good acidity. This will age well.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
On the nose, this food-friendly wine has aromas of bacon, roasted red peppers, black tea, and a pleasant hint of mint. The fine tannin structure in this wine offers a beautiful mouthfeel with intense flavours of black currants and blackberries, with spicy black tea notes.

Updated Spring 2021:
Enjoy sweet cherry and dark plum in this riper-style Cabernet Franc. It has a rich and full-bodied mouthfeel.

Tasting notes at the time of release:
On the nose, this complex wine is very aromatic with notes of blackberries and blueberries, white pepper, and rose petals. The soft, light tannins in this smooth, fruit-forward wine offer a beautiful mouthfeel with flavours of blackberries and raspberries, and a very long finish.

On the nose, this dark burgundy wine has notes of blueberries, dark red cherries, and dark chocolate. This juicy and fruit-forward, medium-to-full-bodied wine is soft with pronounced tannins and beautiful blackberry flavours.

Cabernet Franc, traditionally known for blending in world-class Bordeaux wines, has been in demand as a single varietal in recent years. It is a parent grape to other Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and also Carménère. This grape variety naturally has a higher acidity, and the grape and wood tannins that are extracted during winemaking and barrel maturation give this wine longevity. 

This library wine pack showcases a selection of beautifully cellar-aged Cabernet Franc vintages to enjoy. The soft and smooth tannins in this varietal make it a great choice to enjoy on its own, or it pairs perfectly with a meat and charcuterie board. 

This Cabernet Franc Reserve is made from a selection of the finest barrels in our cellar. A portion of this full-bodied wine was made passimento style, where we dry the grapes to increase their intensity. It features rich aromas of raspberries and blackberries, and a very long finish.

This elegant Cabernet Franc Reserve has earthy characteristics along with the aromas of blackberry, rosemary, and floral notes of lavender, roses and violets. This full-bodied, well-balanced wine features notes of blueberry, blackberry and liquorice, very soft and ripe tannins, and a long finish. Decant this wine to aerate it and open up the aromas and flavours. 

Deep ruby in colour, this wine features aromas of ripe plums, raspberry jam, chocolate covered berries, and coffee beans. The palate is bristling with notes of black currants and fresh red berries. Full bodied and highly balanced, it has a good mid-palate weight, and a lengthy finish.

Crafted with 100% estate grown grapes from carefully selected rows in our Dry Creek Vineyard. This Cabernet Franc Reserve matured for 15 months in 40% new oak barrels. This wine was left unfined and unfiltered, so natural sediment can occur. Decant this wine prior to serving.

Features aromas of black currant, bramble and spices. Well structured with elegant tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pairs well with BBQ steak, roast beef and aged cheeses.

Features aromas of black currant, cherry and spices. Well-structured with elegant tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pairs well with BBQ steak, roast beef and aged cheeses.

Updated Spring 2021:
Savour notes of dark fruit and molasses in this full-bodied wine with intense dark colour. It is very well aged, with a soft palate and good backbone acidity. 

Tasting notes at the time of release:
Features aromas of black currant, cherry and spices. Well-structured with elegant tannins and a long, lingering finish. Pairs well with BBQ steak, roast beef and aged cheeses.

Updated Spring 2021:
This medium-full bodied Meritage features sweet notes in the light red fruit spectrum. It has a soft and juicy mouthfeel.  

Tasting notes at the time of release:
Aromas are of dark roses, chocolate, and sage, with hints of summer cherries and black currants. Best enjoyed with game meats, roasts, or aged cheeses.

Updated Spring 2021:
Enjoy toasty oak notes, roasted nuts in this medium-bodied Meritage. There are less prominent fruit characteristics, but hints of blueberry and cassis. This wine is soft but still has some tannin.  

Tasting notes at the time of release:
This Meritage is blend of grapes from our estate vineyard in Lillooet and Sundial Vineyard in the Okanagan. Our 2013 Meritage is made from 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Our 2014 Meritage is a blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This primarily estate grown wine is a juicy, big red blend that is lush with flavours of ripe red fruit, smoky bacon, and roasted red peppers. Savour this beautifully balanced wine with hearty dishes or grilled meats. 

This full-bodied wine is a blend of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. On the nose, savour hints of blackberries and cedar, followed by aromas of cherries and black currants. Enjoy this wine with a hearty stew or grilled meats.

This Meritage is a blend of 65% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. A third of the Merlot was estate-grown with the remainder coming from vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen. The Cabernet Sauvignon came from a vineyard in the Similkameen, the Cabernet Franc from a vineyard near Oliver in the Okanagan. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and gently pressed before spending almost a year in French and American oak barrels. After bottling in June 2018, the wine was aged another 12 months in our cellars before release.

Savour the aromas of ripe red fruit, spice box, and violets in our classic Merlot-predominant, fruit-forward Meritage. Enjoy this smooth and soft, medium-to-full-bodied wine with a long finish.

This Meritage Reserve is made from a selection of the finest barrels in our cellar. This full-bodied wine is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from premium vineyards in the Similkameen. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc are primarily from our estate vineyard.

On the nose, this oaky Meritage Reserve has aromas of cherries, black currants, and potpourri. It is a full-bodied wine, with notes of Italian plums and cherries, with a long, smooth finish. Decant this wine to aerate it and open up the aromas and flavours. 

Crafted from 100% estate grown grapes from specific blocks in our Dry Creek Vineyard, we cropped the vines to lower levels for rich and concentrated flavours. This Meritage Reserve is a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. The components were aged separately for 15 months in 60% French oak barrels before final blending. This elegant wine features a ripe, soft tannin profile. It can be aged until 2026.

An elegant Merlot-based Meritage showing loads of berry fruit from raspberries and blueberries, with a touch of clove spice and mocha coming through on the nose. A full-bodied red blend that follows through with berry flavour and some lingering vanilla. A soft and smooth tannin structure on the palate.

This elegant wine showcases the characteristics from four different clones of our 100% estate grown Pinot Noir grapes. Aged in French oak barrels, this gorgeous wine blends notes of cherries and berries with a hint of pepper. It is complex with a lingering finish designed to pair beautifully with grilled salmon or a tender rack of lamb.

Made from grapes primarily from our estate vineyard in Lillooet, this Pinot Noir is aged in French oak barrels. This elegant wine has notes of cherries and berries with a hint of pepper. It is complex with a lingering finish, and pairs perfectly with grilled salmon or game birds.

Savour notes of sweet red fruit, red cherries, and bright summer strawberries. As this wine opens up, enjoy this medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity, a lingering back palate, and a long finish.

This Pinot Noir Reserve is made from the finest barrels in our cellar. It was meticulously hand-crafted with grapes from our estate vineyard and the Rise Vineyard in Vernon. After a spontaneous ferment, the wine was aged for 12 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels.

This rich Pinot Noir Reserve has an intense aroma of dark cherries, tobacco leaf, and wild roses. On the palate, a mouth-watering acidity balances perfectly with the rich flavours of spices, ripe cherries, and forest floor. The wine has a very long finish.

Beautiful and refined, our Pinot Noir Reserve is made using 100% estate grown grapes from our Dry Creek Vineyard. Savour the aroma of rhubarb, and warm, freshly stewed strawberries in this fruit-forward, medium-bodied wine. It is an elegant wine with real charm.

On the nose, our premium Red Gold offers aromas of intense blackberries and cherries combined with earthy leaves and a dry mossy forest. This beautifully balanced full-bodied wine explores all regions of the palate with lush fruit flavours, spicy oak and a lengthy, smooth finish.

The Red Gold is a wine crafted from the best grapes from vineyards in Lillooet, the Similkameen and the Okanagan. This beautifully complex, full-bodied wine is a blend of 38% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. The Cabernet Franc is made in a passimento style, where we dry the grapes to increase their intensity. It was aged in our finest oak barrels for 12 months and bottle-aged an additional 12 months prior to release.

On the nose, our premium Red Gold offers aromas of intense blackberries and ripe plums with notes of sage and liquorice. This beautifully balanced, full-bodied wine explores all regions of the palate with lush fruit flavours, spicy oak and a lengthy, smooth finish.