We are back from our amazing trip and so excited for the next two months in store! 

Tatum and her team from Team Canada made it all the way to the finals in Denmark and our entire trip was a lifetime experience! 

This weekend, we are moving into the world of Winter Whites as we serve up the 2015 Noble Ridge Pinot Grigio today from 3-6pm, their beautiful Reserve Chardonnay their delicious Mingle, which if anyone loves the aroma and flavours of grapefruit in their wine, this is a wine you must try. 
Don will also be pouring the best vintage I have ever tasted for red wine in BC with his Reserve Meritage - I can't wait to try this one! 

Tomorrow we are exciting to be pouring a winery that is often forgotten - St Hubertus Winery. Pouring their brand new vintage Pinot Blanc with one of the oldest Pinot Blanc vines in the Province this is sure to please! 
We are excited to release their brand new vintage Riesling which I am tasting as I write this newsletter and it is unbelievably delicious! 
Follow that up with the only winery to bring their heritage with a Swiss grape varietal, Chasselas...and a beautiful Gamay Noir and 2011 Meritage which was a picture perfect Merlot vintage! 
Come out of the cold and warm yourself up with these great wines tonight and tomorrow!




Cheers. 

Kim Murphy
Proprietor

My passion is BC wine...what's yours?

 Noble Ridge 2015 Mingle
$20.99+taxes
BEST SELLER~STAFF FAVOURITE~ORGANIC
This white blend exhibits rich Okanagan orchard fruit notes on the palate. Peach, Pear, and Apricot are complimented by tropical hints of lychee and floral aromas with a crisp and clean finish. A blend of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.
 
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL- 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition

Noble Ridge 2015 Pinot Grigio
$20.99+taxes
PERFECT WINTER WHITE

Tantalizing aromas of grilled peach and fresh citrus fruit are complimented by a subtle minerality. Kissed with oak, this Pinot Grigio presents a rich mouth-feel with great depth and complexity. A harmonious combination of Okanagan orchard fruit and refreshing grapefruit notes grace the palate, elegantly lingering. The finish is crisp, clean and invigorating.
Pair this delicious white with white fish, antipasti, crisp summer salads, fresh ceviche. A new Sardis Park Staff favourite! A lovely drier style Pinot Grigio with an amazing richness.
“All Okanagan Falls fruit pumps up the complexity and acid in the handpicked fruit at Noble Ridge. Expect an enticing nose of lightly smoked peach and a touch of citrus lees. Some two percent of the wine is aged in oak, adding a delicious complexity and harmony to the mid-palate before a subdued but complex orchard fruit coats the back end of this wine. Dry, fresh and eminently drinkable, this is one of the better 2015 Pinot Gris I have tasted from BC. (Can we taste the 2016 please?) Shellfish, white fish, chicken - they all work here. Well done.” 89 pts- Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine
 
GOLD MEDAL- 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL- 2017 New World In'tl Wine Comp
BRONZE MEDAL- Dan Berger In'tl Wine Comp, Los Angeles In'tl Wine Comp.

Noble Ridge 2013 Reserve Chardonnay
$31.99+taxes
PERFECT WINTER WHITE

Toffee and lemon drop are complimented by rich flavors of crème caramel, shortbread and kettle corn. 14 months in French Oak barrel truly enhances the richness and mouthfeel of this beautiful Chardonnay. Hints of vanilla linger on the long finish. A pop of acidity on the back palate adds the perfect amount of freshness to keep you coming back sip and after sip. Pair with Truffle popcorn, Seafood pappardelle pasta in cream, seared scallop in brown butter, and Lobster thermidor.
Noble Ridge is an estate vineyard and winery located in the Okanagan Valley. All work is done by hand, onsite by a team of dedicated workers who strive to create exceptional wine that reflects its noble namesake.

GOLD MEDAL- 2016 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL- 2016 New World International Wine Comp. 
SILVER MEDAL- San Francisco International Wine Competition
BRONZE MEDAL- 2016 Chardonnay Du Monde 

 Noble Ridge 2014 Reserve Meritage
$37.99+taxes
A beautifully earthy aroma is reminiscent of an “old world” Bordeaux blend. This lot select Meritage is made with only the finest quality fruit from the Noble Ridge Estate. Savory herbal notes are highlighted with undertones of sweet tobacco, leather and cassis. The well integrated oak, firm tannins and bright acidity balance harmoniously giving this Meritage the ability to age gracefully for 8-10 years. Pair with prime rib, grilled meats, hard cheese, rack of lamb, and duck confit. 15 months in French & American barrels 75% French, 25% American; 40% new oak. 74% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec.

2013 Vintage Awards:
SILVER MEDAL- 2016 New World International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL- 2016 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
BRONZE MEDAL- San Francisco International Wine Competition 2016 International Wine Awards

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th 
3-6pm 
 

Since 1984, the Gebert Family use sustainable farm practises on their 76 acre vineyard to produce wines that reflect terroir of the north Okanagan valley under the St. Hubertus and Oak Bay label.
 

 

  St. Hubertus 2015 Pinot Blanc
$19.99+taxes
BEST SELLER~NEW VINTAGE RELEASE
This wine is just made for the West Coast! Have it on the beach with a pot full of steaming crab, some salmon on a cedar plank, or in the mountains with some sausage, hard goat cheese and farmers bread. Pinot Blanc is a great wine with ripe apple, pear, and peach aromas.

“Pinot blanc doesn’t get a lot of love in BC, but it's because it often lacks definition (electricity), ending up flat and buttery. In this case the Swiss precision of the Gebert family brings this pinot blanc to life with freshness, offering a mix of green apples and lemons with a squeeze of peach juice. Toss in some local terroir sagebrush and you have a winner for the price. Try this with fresh halibut.”- 88 PTS. Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine April 05, 2017

2014 VINTAGE AWARDS:
WINNER BEST PINOT BLANC- BC 2015 Best of Varietal Awards
GOLD & BEST VALUE- Intervin International Wine Competition
 
 

St. Hubertus 2015 Riesling
$20.99+taxes
BEST SELLER~NEW VINTAGE RELEASE
This is possibly the perfect white wine! This Riesling is extremely versatile; have it with friends over a bowl of green chicken curry or just sip it at your romantic lake side picnic. Classically styled, this wine shows delicate floral aromas with hints of honey, apple and lime.

2013 Vintage Awards: 
 PLATINUM MEDAL- BEST RIESLING- 2016 Best of BC Varietal Awards
 TOP WINE OF THE YEAR- 2016 Best of BC Varietal Awards

St. Hubertus 2015 Chasselas
$22.99+taxes
PERFECT FONDU WINE

This is the quintessential Swiss wine, perfect for your fondue or raclette party at the ski chalet. Delicate and refreshing, with grassy floral notes on the nose, it is light-bodied and finishes with the freshness of lemon zest. Great as an aperitif with salads, cheeses, or try it with sushi and sashimi! 89% Chasselas, 11% Schoenburger.

St. Hubertus and Oak Bay 2014 Gamay Noir
$22.99+taxes
A characteristic Beaujolais. Our Gamay shows intense black cherry, peppery, mineral aromas with very light dry tannins. Perfect for your fondue party at the ski chalet! Also serve with Birch Syrup-Roasted Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Hazelnut Sauce or wild BC Sablefish over lentils with vinaigrette.

St. Hubertus and Oak Bay 2011 Meritage
$34.99+taxes
LIBRARY VINTAGE

In special vintages we select the very best barrels of our Grand Reserve to be set aside for special handling. The Family Barrel Reserve will receive additional maturation in some of France’s top barrels, enabling them to develop to their full potential. This deep, dark, full bodied and well- structured red serves well with bison tenderloin, beef, prosciutto, Okanagan goat cheese and farm bread.

 

 

 

Friday November 3rd: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

With Don


Saturday November 11th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

with Jenn 

Friday November 17th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

With Proprietor Heleen Pannekoek
LIBRARY TASTING WITH Proprietor Heleen Pannekoek 6:30-8:30 
  8 TICKETS AVAILABLE $49.00


Riedel Varietal Specific Tasting November 19th $129 a ticket which includes a set of Veritas 4 varietal specific glasses
4:30-6:30PM 
CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% OFF TICKETS 

Friday November 24th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

With Stu 


CLUB SPW DECEMBER PICK UP- NOVEMBER 29TH

Friday December 15th: Complimentary Tasting 3-6pm 

with Stephanie

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