Moon Curser 2016 Afraid of the Dark $22.85+taxes

NEW VINTAGE RELEASE~SOLD OUT AT WINERY 

The 2016 Afraid of the Dark has a slightly higher proportion of Viognier than in previous years and is one of the most aromatic versions of Afraid of the Dark we have made.

The nose is highly aromatic with nectarine, apricot and peach notes. The palate of the wine is dry and crisp but the texture provides for a full mouthfeel. Characters similar to those of the nose show on the palate but there is a perceivable minerality. 

The wine is ready to drink now or it can be cellared for up to 2 years if preserving the crisp, bright character of the wine is the objective. Further aging will lead to the development of intriguing secondary flavour characteristics such as marzipan, honey and nutty caramel.

SILVER MEDAL - 2017 Los Angeles International Wine Competition

Moon Curser 2014 Syrah
 $25.98+taxes

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This is a dry, medium bodied red wine. On the nose and palate it shows black cherry and floral notes mixed with sweet cedar, all supported by bright acid and tannin. The wine does show some of the black pepper character of Okanagan Syrah but less so than in cooler vintages.
In 2014 we returned to using small amounts of French oak. In the past, we exclusively used new Hungarian oak barrels which provided a nice complement to the black pepper notes in Syrah. Hungarian oak provides background aromas like clove and allspice but fewer of the ‘higher’ notes of cinnamon or sweet wood. We decided that since the 2014 vintage had a riper profile, it would benefit from some new French oak.
 
This wine pairs very well with red meats, especially venison or lamb, as well as tomato based pasta dishes. Our Syrah 2014 drinks beautifully at present, but would age well over the next 4 to 6 years under proper cellar conditions.
 
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 Wine Align National Awards
 
Moon Curser 2014 Border Vines $25.98+taxes

NEW VINTAGE RELEASE
In the glass, this wine is a deep garnet. On the nose, black field berries and ripe currant characters dominate. These aromas are joined on the palate by notes of clove, blackcurrants and leather. With 40% of the blend being Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine shows the blackcurrant characters of Cabernet Sauvignon with interesting ‘twists’ delivered by the Carménère and Malbec. Specifically, Carménère helps deliver viscosity and off-fruit characters such as spice (think clove, fennel seed, black pepper). Malbec softens the currant characters, tempering them with milder, more aromatic lighter fruit (think blueberry, blackberry). Blend 14% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot, 20% Carménère.
Steak would be a good match for this wine in its youth. After some age the wine would agree to accompany many savory style dishes or ‘red sauce’ pasta dishes. Our 2014 Border Vines drinks well now, and will respond favorably to up to 10 years of cellar aging.

SILVER MEDAL- 2017 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada
 

Moon Curser 2014 Dead of Night $39.55+taxes

NEW VINTAGE RELEASE~UNIQUE BLEND

This is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine.  The nose displays aromas of dark cherry, Italian plum and violets.  Notes of pepper and tobacco can be found as well. 
Our Dead of Night has a well-balanced and integrated oak element that doesn’t overpower the other aspects of the wine – it integrates with, and compliments the primary characteristics of the fruit.
On the palate the wine is rich, with good acidity.  The palate is consistent with the nose with its cherry and plum notes.  The finish is long and generous with fine and soft tannins. The 2015 vintage shows good structure and should age well for 10 years.

SILVER MEDAL- 2017 NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 L.A. INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 PACIFIC RIM INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

Moon Curser 2014 Tempranillo $30.15+taxes

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This dry, medium bodied red wine has a nose of red cherry, violets, tobacco and vanilla.

The palate follows the nose with added elements of black pepper, red cherries, leather and a hint of cedar. Rich and round with abundant soft tannin, the wine finishes long.

The 2014 vintage of Tempranillo shows good concentration of fruit on the palate. Dark red and bright cherry dominate, along with the more traditionally encountered savory characteristics like leather, mushroom and earth.

This is a complex wine that drinks well now, but would evolve nicely in the bottle over the next 3 to 7 years. Only 367 cases produced.
 

SILVER MEDAL- 2017 NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 L.A. INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
BRONZE MEDAL- 2017 PACIFIC RIM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS
 

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Fitzpatrick 2016 Lookout Riesling $25.30+taxes
NEW VINTAGE RELEASE~NEW WINE IN STORE

We picked our Block 8 Riesling early to keep the alcohol level a little lower than the vintage may otherwise have produced, and also to retain its great natural acidity. A long, slow, cool ferment was done to enhance its fruitiness and delicate aromatics. We stopped the ferment early, prior to dryness, to allow the residual sugar to complement the acidity – a little sweet to pair with the sour.

Brilliant aromatics of lime, apricot & honeycomb with the slightest hint of beeswax. The palate has some substantial weight to it offering lime, citrus and minerality. A focused line of acidity balances the residual sweetness. 100% of our Riesling comes from Block 8 of our estate vineyard. The soil type in Block 8 is Ratnip. Almost anything salty and savoury. A simple BLT would be perfection. Only 444 cases produced.

It’s interesting to deeply chill this wine, and watch how the interplay between the sweetness and sourness evolves as it warms.

Stoneboat 2016 Pinot Gris $19.81+taxes
NEW VINTAGE RELEASE
Pinot Gris is one of the varieties that is most expressive of our soils, consistently presenting a unique stony, mineral quality and intense grapefruit zest characters.

 

Perseus 2016 Rose $23.98+taxes
NEW VINTAGE RELEASE

This beautiful dry Rosé is 70% Old Vine Pinot Noir from the Sunrise Vineyard in West Kelowna and 30% Pinot Gris from our Star Block home vineyard. This wine exudes summer fun with its cranberry and floral aromas, fruit salad and spice flavours, coupled with zippy acidity and a long, dry finish. Rosés are one of the most versatile food wines; Enjoy ours with salmon dishes, summer salads, grilled vegetables and more! Varietal: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Gris

Kismet 2015 Syrah $35.99+taxes

NEW VINTAGE RELEASE~NEW IN STORE~AWARD WINNING

Bright cherry red colour; blackberry pepper and spice. The oak aging shows the caramel and vanilla. Tannins are mouth coating soft and approachable, followed by an endless finish. 
Pairs well with foods rich in protein such as, grilled pepper steak, lamb, bison with onion and blue cheese.
 
GOLD MEDAL -  2017 BEST OF BC VARIETAL AWARDS
SILVER MEDAL – 2017 ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIP
SILVER MEDAL -  2017 WINE ALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA
 

 

 Black Sage 2014 Cabernet Franc
 $25.21+taxes
LIMITED~NEW IN STORE~AWARD WINNING

This 100% Cabernet Franc opens with aromas of strawberry, vanilla notes, some minerality, and a hint of roasted green pepper.  Flavours of strawberry and red cherry burst on the palate, and are layered with vanilla undertones and smokey sweet oak.  The tannins are firm yet approachable, with a medium finish that lingers. Our Cabernet Franc pairs well with herb encrusted roasted pork with fingerling potatoes, BBQ steak, short ribs, pasta with tomato sauce, and charcuterie with gouda, gorgonzola or blue cheese.

GOLD MEDAL- 2017 OKANAGAN BEST OF BC VARIETAL AWARDS
BRONZE MEDAL- 2016 INTERVIN INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS

Clos du Soleil 2014 Celestiale
 $28.06+taxes
NEW VINTAGE RELEASE~BEST SELLER~CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Célestiale is Clos du Soleil’s Bordeaux-style blend that is soft and full of fruit with an elegant and classic structure. The taster is greeted with bright, fresh aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry, with further notes of cranberry and spice. On the palate the wine is remarkably rich and layered, with flavours of black cherries, ripe raspberries, plums and savoury grilled notes. The wine is elegant and perfectly balanced, and with its fresh acidity and fine lively tannins this is a perfect food wine. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, this wine is delightful to drink now but will also continue to develop with age in the coming years. Cabernet Sauvignon 36%, Merlot 38%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot 1%, and Malbec 5%.

 

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Saturday September 9th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

LIBRARY TASTING WITH WINEMAKER JIM FAULKNER 6:30-8:30 
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Friday September 15th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm

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With Proprietor Gordon Fitzpatrick

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With Proprietor Heleen Pannekoek
LIBRARY TASTING WITH Proprietor Heleen Pannekoek 6:30-8:30 
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Riedel Varietal Specific Tasting November 19th $129 a ticket which includes a set of Veritas 4 varietal specific glasses

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