V I N O G R I G I O
Vino Grigio 2021 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 177 Release Date: August 5, 2022
Price: $22.50
A fresh, lively and crisp Grigio showing intense aromas of granny apple skin, blood orange, lemon, chamomile and savoury pastry lees notes. The dry racy palate has a light lemon zest grip complemented by nectarine, orange oil and pear skin with a long lasting mineral finish. This wine screams for sunshine and seafood: Halibut, salmon, oysters…
Vino Grigio™ 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 259 Release Date: August 31, 2019
An intense and mineral driven wine with a nose of ripe pear, honeydew melon, blood orange, grapefruit and a touch of honey with some apple blossom, lemon zest, lime and fresh cilantro. Dry, zippy and fresh with a palate packed with citrus fruits, baking spice, subtle fennel and a long, lively wet stone mineral finish.
Vino Grigio 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 298 Release Date: September 1, 2018
This Grigio is fresh with zippy lime zest and dried herbal notes that open up to rich and fruity honeydew melon, apricot, pineapple and peach blossom aromas. Dry, crisp and juicy on the palate with intense grapefruit and pear along with lemon and lime and a stony minerality on the long finish.
Vino Grigio 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 304 Release Date: September 1, 2017
This Grigio combines tree and citrus fruits with a lovely soft texture and crisp balancing acidity. The nose has honeydew melon, pear and some dried herbal notes. Honey, lemon, blood orange and light stone fruit fill the palate with ruby red grapefruit zest on the long finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2015 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 482
Release Date: September 25, 2016
Aromatics of ripe pear, granny apple skin, honeydew with cantaloupe, lime, thyme, and watermelon. The palate is crisp, fresh and dry with racy acidity, fresh green herbs, melon and peach with lemon, and a touch of honey.
Vino Grigio™ 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 325
Release Date: September 12, 2015
Intense aromas of golden apple, exotic citrus, ripe pear and a touch of tropical banana and pineapple. The palate is crisp and intense with ruby grapefruit, nectarine, spices and lots of citrus zest with a long racy finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 202
Release Date: OCT 1, 2014
Mineral driven and lively with ruby grapefruit, pear, apple and nectarine aromas with just a hint of honey. The dry and crisp palate has intense and zingy lemony citrus, green melon and a touch of baking spice with a long finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 535
Release Date: JUL 1, 2013
An intriguing combination of riper cantaloupe melon, golden apple, pear and white peach with more restrained lime, lemon zest, apple peel, green apple and subtle floral notes. The intense, racy, mineral, green apple and citrus driven palate lingers through a long refreshing finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 499
Release Date: July 1, 2012
This hand-picked Pinot Gris is harvested from our Home Lot Vineyard situated on the mountain side of Naramata Rd. Racy and refreshing with aromas of melon, pear, passion fruit and orange sherbert leading to a lively palate packed with ruby grapefruit, blood orange, lime, pear, nectarine, and some richer cantaloupe melon notes on the finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 499
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Cantaloupe melon, pear, mineral, lemon sherbet and honey flavours and aromas liven up your taste buds. The palate begins soft and rich until the mouth-wateringly fresh acidity kicks in for a long, intensely flavoured citrusy finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 317
Release date: Aug 1, 2010
Crisp and fresh with aromas of peach, orange sherbet, grapefruit, pear and complex savoury lees notes. The zippy palate has intense citrus, spice, mineral, apples and green melon notes with a very long mineral finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2008 – SOLD OUT
defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 333
Release date: October 1, 2009
Our beautiful Home Lot Vineyard is located on Naramata Road. The hand-picked Pinot Gris travels only � km to the winery where it ferments and ages in stainless steel to preserve its intense fruit aromas and flavours. A complex combination of melon, peach, floral and papaya with undertones of chalk and stone. Ripe and rich yet still refreshing with peach, spice, pear, blood orange and a lingering mineral finish.
Vino Grigio™ 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 333
This Pinot Gris was sourced from our Home Lot Vineyard located on Naramata Road. Full treatment in stainless steel from fermentation to bottle unleashes the fruit this wine is respected for. A bouquet rich with apple, melon, fennel and spice with floral notes all around. Pear, green melons and citrus support a full round mid palate with a fresh long finish.
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V I V A C I O U S
Vivacious 2021 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 96% Pinot Blanc 4% Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 158 Release Date: July 1, 2022
Price: $22.50
An intense textural nose showing ripe apple, pear, lemon verbena and acacia honey. The palate is powerful with crisp acidity layered with nectarine, Asian pear, lemongrass and cinnamon spice leading to an extended wet stone mineral finish.
Vivacious™ 2019 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 96% Pinot Blanc 4% Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 238 Release Date: July 10, 2021
Price: $22.50
A lively and fresh wine with intense aromas of sweet golden apple, ripe pear, lemon zest and subtle nuances of honey and minerality. The palate is dry with crisp acidity as flavours of grapefruit, honeycomb and stewed apple excite the senses with a long zesty finish.
Vivacious™ 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 250 Release Date: September 1, 2019
An intense and lively wine with an aromatic nose of nectarine, lemon verbena, green apple and pear with complex chamomile and fresh basil notes. Dry, crisp and racy on the palate with concentrated pear, lemon zest, baking spice and peach skin with a long crisp, zesty finish.
Vivacious™ 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 258
Release Date: September 1, 2018
A complex and lively wine with aromas of blood orange, apple peel, apple blossom, peach, pear and papaya sorbet. Dry with crisp racy acidity, the intense palate shows peach and nectarine, blood orange zest, preserved lemon and baking spice with a long, mineral, graphite finish.
Vivacious 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 293 Release Date: September 1, 2017
A subtle but complex nose of pear and green apple, nectarine, lemon and some melon with an undercurrent of apple blossom. Dry, crisp and intense on the palate with a seamless texture; there is grapefruit, apple peel, exotic mandarin orange and a hint of white pepper on the long finish.
Vivacious™ 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 524
Release Date: AUG 14, 2015)
Intense aromas of tree fruits, preserved lemon, a hint of honeysuckle and fresh apple peel. The palate has power and fresh acidity with concentrated blood orange, spice, pear and green apple with a long, mineral finish.
Vivacious™ 2013 –SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 345
Release Date: SEPT 13, 2014
Intense aromas of apple, peach skin, ripe pear, nectarine and a touch of apricot. The palate is both full and fresh, the racy acidity of grapefruit, peach, spiced pear and lime infused honey linger on a long, dry savoury finish.
Vivacious™ 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 530
Release Date: JUL 1, 2013
Predominantly Pinot Blanc, with a splash of Pinot Gris for complexity, sourced from the rocky soils on our Home Lot Vineyard high up on the Naramata Bench. Exotic blood orange, muskmelon, and tropical notes blend with lemon, nectarine, pineapple and Asian spices on the nose. The palate is intense and complex with grapefruit zest, apple skin, ginger, mandarin peel, Asian pear nd long lasting baking spice minerality.
Vivacious™ 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 334
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Predominantly Pinot Blanc, with a splash of Pinot Gris for complexity, sourced from the rocky soils on our Home Lot Vineyard high up on the Naramata Bench. Enticing aromas of apple peel, navel orange, subtle floral notes, nectarine and freshly cut pineapple. The palate is fresh and balanced with granny smith apple, pear, mandarin orange and zippy acidity as well as complex hints of clove spice and great length.
Vivacious™ 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit (PINOT BLANC/ PINOT GRIS)
Cases Produced: 334
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Lovely aromas of golden delicious apple, navel orange, lemon and a floral hint. The palate is full of zip and zing with intense flavours of ruby grapefruit, blood orange, pear, apple skin and pineapple with a crisp mineral backbone providing a long savoury finish.
Vivacious™ 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit (PINOT BLANC/ PINOT GRIS)
Cases Produced: 265
Release date: Aug 1, 2010
Racy and intense combining fresh aromas of apple peel, pear, lemon, chalk and floral notes. The palate is full of zesty citrus, lemon, lime and blood orange with a long spicy, mineral finish.
Vivacious™ 2008 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 230
Release date: October 1, 2009
Predominantly Pinot Blanc, with a splash of Pinot Gris for complexity, sourced from the rocky soils in our Home Lot Vineyard high up on the Naramata Bench. Both tank and barrel fermentation were used with additional layers of flavour from lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. Refreshing and zingy with aromas of pear, melon, apple peel, lemon and the savory influence of lees. A long racy palate combines intense minerality with passion fruit, nectarine and subtle use of oak.
Vivacious™ 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of life and spirit
Cases Produced: 230
This blend combines tank and barrel fermented sur lie style Pinot Blanc (96%) with a hint of Pinot Gris (4%). Both varietals are grown on our Homelot Vineyard situated in the rocky soils higher up on the Naramata Bench. Vanillin, spice, apple skin, citrus, and floral aromas are followed by a crisp apple, mineral finish, complete with seamlessly integrated oak.
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V I O G N I E R
Viognier 2021 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 109 Release Date: December 5, 2022
Price : $27.50
Warm days and cool nights develop a rich, medium bodied Viognier that exudes intense aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, tropical notes, mango and poached pear. The full bodied, round palate combines mandarin orange zest, clove, apricot, papaya and a hint of flint lingering on its extended finish.
Viognier 2019 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 188 Release Date:
Warm days and cool nights develop a wine with a lovely combination of aromatic peach blossoms and ripe apricots along with subtle hints of honey and biscuit from extended lees contact. This medium bodied wine presents a creamy luscious mouthfeel as flavours of rich stone fruit, honeysuckle and lemon zest that grace the palate with a long vibrant finish.
Viognier 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 188 Release Date:
Fresh Viognier nose with intense aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle and dried rose petals along with nectarine and fresh lemon notes. Medium bodied with crisp acidity and flavours of golden apple, peach and nectarine with some ruby grapefruit and a long zesty, orange oil finish.
Viognier 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 133
Release Date: December 1, 2017
This wine balances intense fruit and floral notes with freshness and elegance. Classic Viognier aromatics of apricot and peach, with golden apple, pear and jasmine. The palate is intensely flavoured with ripe tree fruits, given complexity from baking spices and kept juicy with its bright acidity.
Viognier 2015 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 164
Release Date: Dec 1, 2016)
Intense apricot, mango, papaya and floral honeysuckle notes all nicely integrated with some complex and exotic spice notes. The palate is richly textured and full-bodied all balanced with crisp acidity. There is peach, apricot, pineapple and cantaloupe melon with a long finish.
Viognier 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 174
Release Date: Dec 1, 2015
This varietal is hand crafted from our grapes grown at our Orlando Vineyard and Granite Ridge Vineyard located in North Naramata. The vines are nestled below a rock bluff providing a unique microclimate. Warm days and cool nights develop a wine with an intense, lifted, pretty floral nose with jasmine, orange oil, peach and some fleshy tropical fruit. The palate is full and rich yet balanced by fresh, racy lemony acidity. It is spicy and warming with peach skin and apricot on the long finish.
Viognier 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 290
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Re-released: June 1, 2017
This varietal is hand crafted from our grapes grown at our Orlando Vineyard and Granite Ridge Vineyard located in North Naramata. The vines are nestled below a rock bluff providing a unique microclimate. Warm days and cool nights develop a wine that has complex aromas of jasmine, apricot, baked pear and orange zest lead to a ripe palate with classic Viognier stone fruit and floral notes along with intriguing blood orange and BCs distinctive zippy acidity, all with great length.
Viognier 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 242
Release Date: OCT 1, 2013
This varietal is hand crafted from our grapes grown at our Orlando Vineyard and Granite Ridge Vineyard located in North Naramata. The vines are nestled below a rock bluff providing a unique microclimate. Warm days and cool nights develop a wine that is intensely perfumed with jasmine, honeysuckle, papaya, mango, peaches and cream. The palate is lush and rich yet balanced with crisp acidity and shows exotic tropical fruits, ginger, Chinese five-spice, peach and lemon that hold on the long finish.
Viognier 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 102
Release Date: Dec 1, 2012
Bold, ripe and intense textbook Viognier aromas of apricot, mango, jasmine and peach with some complex spice and honeynotes. The palate is rich yet fresh with peach skin, lemon, grapefruit, apricot and tropical flavours with a long viscous finish.
Viognier 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 110
Release Date: October 1, 2011
This varietal is hand crafted from our grapes grown at our Orlando Vineyard and Granite Ridge Vineyard located in North Naramata. The vines are nestled below a rock bluff providing a unique microclimate. Bold ripe and intense textbook Viognier aromas of apricot, mango, jasmine and peach with some complex spice and honey notes. The palate is rich yet fresh with peach skin, lemon, grapefruit, apricot and tropical flavours with a long viscous finish.
Viognier 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 180
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Floral, rich and intense with aromas of peaches, apricots, honeysuckle and mango. The viscous palate is full of ripe stone fruit and jasmine notes yet finishes with a refreshing lemon and spice complexity.
Viognier 2008 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 120
Release date: December 1, 2009
Intense and ripe aromas of baked apricot tart, jasmine, baking spice and peach. The pallet is concentrated and rich with sun warm apricot, short bread and the classic viscosity for which Viognier is know.
Viognier 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: The celebrated varietal from Condrieu, France
Cases Produced: 101
Release Date: December 1, 2008
Handcrafted from our Orlando vineyard the vines are protected by hedges and a rock bluff, providing a microclimate with warm days and cool nights which develop the intense flavours and fragrances typical of Viognier. The wine is the colour of sunshine and has fresh aromas of ripe peaches, apricots, honeysuckle, and citrus. The palate is full and rich with a cleansing mineral component that lingers on the finish.
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V I X E N
Vixen 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Late Harvest 47% Riesling 44% Pinot Gris & 9% Pinot Blanc
Cases Produced: 96
Release Date: July 1, 2019
Vixen® 2015 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Late Harvest 55% Pinot Blanc, 45% Pinot Gris
Cases Produced: 82
Release Date: August 13, 2016
The over ripe, partially desiccated fruit with a hint of botrytis was picked on October 28th 2015 yielding a tropical paradise with a touch of sweetness in your glass. A ripe and rich nose of poached pears, baked apples, almonds, honey, caramel and apple blossom. The palate is lush with a full-bodied sweetness all balanced with crisp acidity. The tropical fruit, peach, preserved lemon, baking spice and honey give complexity on the long finish.
Vixen® 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Late Harvest 70% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Gris picked Dec 09, 2014
Cases Produced: 73
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Late harvested to give intense honey, pastry crust, baked apple and some pretty floral notes. The sweetness and richness is balanced by crisp acidity and the ripe honey poached pear, mango and grilled peach notes linger on a long baking spice infused finish.
Vixen® 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Late Harvest 70% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Gris picked Nov 18, 2013
Cases Produced: 65
Release Date: AUG 20, 2014
Aromas of ripe Asian pear and baked golden apple with floral notes, pineapple, quince and a touch of honey. The palate is rich yet balanced by crisp acid with ripe tree fruits, white peach and nectarine along with grapefruit, lemon and mineral on the long finish.
Vixen® 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 60 % Pinot Gris, 40 % Pinot Blanc
Cases Produced: 100
Release Date: JUL 1, 2013
Rich aromas of clove studded baked pears, ripe pineapple, mango, guava, peach blossom, nectarine and exotic spice. The palate is off-dry, rich and honeyed with balancing acidity, mandarin, cantaloupe melon and a long finish.
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V I S C O U S
Viscous 2020 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Riesling
Cases Produced: 211 Release Date: September 21, 2021
Price : $27.50
Its intensely aromatic nose showcases Okanagan nectarine and granny smith apple with tropical hints of guava, pineapple and lime zest. Off-dry and well balanced, the palate is bursting with green apple, honeydew melon and nutmeg spice complemented with ripe citrus fruits and mouthwatering acidity leading to a seamless finish.
Viscous 2019 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Riesling
Cases Produced: 187 Release Date: September 25, 2020
5 year old vines have produced a wine with an intense nose of granny smith apple, nectarine, lime zest and undertones of minerality. The off-dry palate is balanced with mouth watering acidity and bursting with flavours of green apple and honey dew that are complemented by underlying acidity and citrus fruits that create a seamless finish.
Viscous 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Riesling
Cases Produced: 81
Release Date: September 2, 2019
An intense Riesling with aromas of lime juice, lime zest, honey and orchard blossom with some white peach, green apple and subtle melon notes. Off-dry on the palate and balanced with high racy acidity, there is lots of baked apple, poached pear, stone fruit, honey and nutmeg spice on the long, zippy finish.
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Vicicle® 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Viognier Icewine
Cases Produced: 195- 200ml bottles
Release Date: August 7, 2015
A lush, seductive nose with ripe tropical fruits, fig, honey, marzipan and exotic orange oil. The palate is sweet and lush, viscous and intense with baked pear, honey baked apples, vanilla custard and apricot all balanced with a long, mineral, lemony finish.
Vicicle® 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Viognier Icewine
Cases Produced: 170 (200 ml)
Release Date: JUL 1, 2013
Intense sweetness, flavour intensity and aromatics have been captured with honey, baked apple, baking spices, dried apricot, pineapple, sultana and peach notes. Balancing acidity allows the complex flavours to hang on through a long finish.
Vice™ 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Viognier Ice Wine
Cases Produced: 89
Release Date: Sept 1, 2011
A small patch of Viognier grapes were left on the vines at our Granite Ridge Vineyards to create this marvellous Ice wine. A rich, dense texture coats the palate with honeyed opulence balanced by crisp acidity. Aromas of peach, apricot and honey give way to a complex palate with candied lemon zest, caramel, peach jam and subtle savoury bread notes and a long finish.
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P I N O T N O I R ( V D )
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2020 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot NoirCases
Cases Produced: 111
Release Date: February 14, 2022
Bursting aromas of ripe raspberry, red currant and fresh picked cherries are complemented by savory, earthy and gamey notes. This medium bodied wine is packed with mouthwatering acidity and well-rounded tannins. Flavours of red berries and layers of earthiness grace the palate and linger beautifully on the long finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 111
Release Date: February 14, 2020
Complex and intense on the nose with ripe black cherry, blueberry, earth and gamey notes with a hint of paprika spice. The palate is savory, earthy and juicy with red cherry and raspberry notes with soft silky tannins, dried thyme and clove spiked pie crust on the long finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 111
Release Date: February 14, 2019
Complex and intense on the nose with ripe black cherry, blueberry, earth and gamey notes with a hint of paprika spice. The palate is savory, earthy and juicy with red cherry and raspberry notes with soft silky tannins, dried thyme and clove spiked pie crust on the long finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 105
Release Date: February 14, 2018
Elegant, sleek and seductive with complex aromas of red and black cherry, pipe tobacco, orange zest, clove, raspberry and floral violet notes. The palate is silky in texture with light but firm, savoury tannins for ageing and lots of black cherry, baking spice, leather, charred meat and blueberry on a long,
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2015 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 84
Release Date: February 14, 2017
A nose full of ripe fruit showing black cherry, toasty oak, dried fig and raspberry with ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and floral violet notes. The palate is silky textured, rich and round with dried black cherry, prune plum, Christmas cake spices, vanilla, molasses and pepper on a long finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 134
Release Date: February 14. 2016
Elegant, sleek and seductive with complex aromas of raspberry, black cherry, plum and exotic baking spice aromas along with hints of earth and savoury meatiness. The palate is rich and silky with more black cherry, dark chocolate, raspberry and paprika spice with a long, complex finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 51
Release Date: FEB 14, 2015
Elegant, sleek and seductive with complex aromas of potpourri, earth, cloves, and pipe tobacco overlaying red cherry and ripe strawberry with a pretty floral lift. The palate is silky textured and smooth while powerful in intensity. Flavours of clove, lavender, graphite, black cherry, strawberry, black olive, and orange zest linger on a long, elegant and multifaceted finish.
Van Westen/Dibello Pinot Noir 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: A collaboration of winemaking and winegrowing into a lovely Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 125
Release Date: February 14. 2014
Elegant, sleek and seductive with intense aromas of dark chocolate coated black cherry, raspberry and mulberry along with underlying clove, burlap, and graphite. The palate starts with a soft, silky texture and flavours of ripe strawberry and cherry before intriguing spice, leather, pipe tobacco, earth and mineral notes reveal themselves on the long finish.
Pinot Noir 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100 % Pinot Noir
Cases Produced: 96
Release Date: FEB 14, 2013
Elegant, sleek and seductive with intense aromas of sun warmed, freshly picked Lapin cherry and raspberry against a background of clove, violet and subtle oak notes. The palate has a beautiful silky texture and is packed with ripe red fruits along with complex oak, spice, earth and leather all lingering on a long finish.
It is with great pleasure building this wine with Tom , one of the best Pinot Masters in our industry.
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Violeta 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Malbec
Cases Produced: 156 Release date: August 1, 2021
Price: $45.00
Vibrant aromatic notes of violets, blueberries and sweet plum with layers of paprika, dried lavender and integrated oak characteristics. This elegant medium bodied wine is complemented with flavours of mulberry, blackberry and underlying earthy notes. The ripe luscious tannins and lifted acidity grace the palate with structure and finesse that linger on the long finish.
Violeta 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Violets in Spanish and Italian – 100% Malbec
Cases Produced: 81 Release Date: September 1, 2020
Vibrant aromatic notes full of sweet plum and blueberry with hints of dried lavender, violets and nutmeg that excite the olfactory senses. Medium bodied with soft luscious tannins and fresh acidity are complemented with flavours of ripe blackberry, baking spices, bacon and dried figs grace the palate and linger beautifully on the finish.
Violeta 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Malbec / Violets in Spanish and Italian
Cases Produced: 145
Release Date: July 22, 2019
An intense and fruit driven nose with black plum, mulberry, raspberry, cherry and a little orange zest, floral and pie crust note to add complexity. The palate is long with medium body, acid and tannin giving a silk texture as the raspberry and rhubarb pie, touch of vanilla and nutmeg, paprika, licorice and a zesty note linger on the long, fresh finish.
Violeta™ 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Malbec / Violets in Spanish and Italian
Cases Produced: 75
Release Date: September 5, 2017
A ripe, brambly nose with plenty of rustic fruit and spice. There is baked plum, charred meat, pepper, shortbread with a floral, violet, tea rose note adding some complexity. The palate is medium – bodied, rich and ripe with lots of black pepper, meaty notes and dried herbs along with intense black and blue fruit.
Violeta™ 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Malbec / Violets in Spanish and Italian
Cases Produced: 112
Release Date: August 24, 2016
A complex and intriguing nose of lavender, violet, black pepper, paprika, dark berry fruit and hints of orange zest and dried herbs. The palate is firmly built with lots of tannin and acidity for great aging potential and the black and red currant, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, earth and peppery spice linger on a long finish.
Violeta™ 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Malbec / Violet in Spanish and Italian
Cases Produced: 92
Release Date: August 15, 2015
Lots of spice, mixed brambly berry and rustic meaty notes. The nose is bright, clean and fresh with pepper, wild berry, violet, plum, blueberry, vanilla and orange zest infused chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied, juicy and lively with ripe raspberry, blackberry, leather, spice and pencil lead on the long, crisp finish.
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V I V R E L A V I E
Vivre la Vie 2019 – SOLD OUT
Defn: To live the life. 100% Merlot
Cases Produced: 155 Release date: July 26, 2022
Price: $40.00
A complex fruit driven wine bursting with aromas of black plum, dried blueberry, blackberry with layers of cocoa, pipe tobacco and violets. Full bodied and rich textured with ripe firm tannins, the palate shows intense prune, black cherry, charred wood and interesting spicy notes of paprika, black pepper with some mint and sage that evolve on the long finish.
Vivre la Vie 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: To live the life. 100% Merlot
Cases Produced: 81 Release date: July 11, 2020
A ripe fruit driven wine with vibrant bursts of blueberry, damson plum and black cherry presents hints of clove and vanilla aromas on the nose. Full bodied with structured round tannins and integrated acidity unfold on the palate with flavours of ripe black cherry, dried fig and prune finishing with toasty cedar notes and minerality that linger on a long finish.
Vivre la Vie™ 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Merlot – to live the life.
Cases Produced: 148 Release Date: August 20, 2017
A plush, rich wine with aromas of ripe plum, plum pudding and blackberry with dark chocolate, nutmeg and pastry crust. The palate is lush, rich and full bodied while also firmly structured with ripe tannins. There is blackberry, Italian prune plum, blueberry and complex notes of paprika and cocoa with a long, silky, intense finish.
Vivre la Vie™ 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: To live the life. 100% Merlot
Cases Produced: 208
Release Date: August 20, 2016
A plush, rich wine with aromas of black plum, black forest cake and black cherry along with blueberry, coffee and a little marzipan, shortbread and spice. The palate is soft, plush, rich and full-bodied with mixed brambly sun-ripened berries, dark chocolate and ripe, soft tannins with a long, silky, intense finish.
Vivre la Vie™ 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: To live the life. 100% Merlot
Cases Produced: 113
Release Date: August 7, 2015
Intense, ripe and warming with ripe black plum, cassis, blackberry, violet and Christmas pudding along with some graphite, black olive and a hint of mint and tobacco. The palate is full bodied and mouth filling with dusty cocoa powder like tannins, paprika and peppery spice along with blackberry, plum, stewed black cherry, liquorice and orange zest.
Vivre la Vie™ 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100 % Merlot
Cases Produced: 97
Release Date: SEPT 1, 2013
Intense in aroma and flavour with comforting shortbread pastry, ripe black plum, blackberry, coffee spiked cocoa and sweet floral notes. The palate is structured and concentrated with brambly mixed berries, plum, roasted herbs, paprika and mulberry with great length that will reward cellaring for 6-10 years.e black cherry, charred meat, grilled herbs, pepper and a graphite and espresso finish of great length.
Vivre la Vie™ 2008 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Merlot
Cases Produced: 113
Full bodied, structured with ripe, rich flavours of black cherry, liqueur cherries, plum, milk chocolate and complex meaty, burlap and orange zest notes. The velvety texture, concentrated fruit and dusty cocoa like tannins will age for 6-10 years.
Vivre la Vie™ 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: to live the life (100% Merlot)
Cases Produced: 100
Release Date: SEPT 1, 2010
Rich and structured with aromas and flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, Christmas cake, cocoa and burlap. The full body and concentrated flavours are supported by ripe, dusty tannins giving this wine classic ageing potential.
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Voluptuous® 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67% Merlot 33% Cabernet Franc
Cases Produced: 345 Release date: September 25, 2020
Price: $40.00
Exceptional aromatics of dark plum, black cherry with complex notes of clove and dried sage are complemented with hints of baking spice, toasted oak and vanilla. Intense flavours of blackberry layered with smoked paprika and minerality evolve into leather and cedar on the long finish. The full bodied palate presents structured ripe tannins creating an age worthy wine.
Voluptuous® 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67% Merlot 33% Cabernet Franc
Cases Produced: 345 Release date: September 25, 2020
Exceptional aromatics of dark plum, black cherry with complex notes of clove and dried sage are complemented with hints of baking spice, toasted oak and vanilla. Intense flavours of blackberry layered with smoked paprika and minerality evolve into leather and cedar on the long finish. The full bodied palate presents structured ripe tannins creating an age worthy wine.
Voluptuous® 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67% Merlot 33% Cabernet Franc
Cases Produced: 346
Release date:
Elegant, powerful and complex opening with a nose of ripe black plum, cassis and black cherry evolving through graphite, black licorice, pastry crust, coffee, chili flakes, orange zest and burlap with a hint of vanilla and chocolate in the background. The palate is full bodied, elegant yet firmly structured with cassis, black cherry, dried fig and shortbread lingering on the long finish.
Voluptuous® 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67% Merlot 33% Cabernet Franc
Cases Produced: 321
Release date: September 30, 2017
A fantastically integrated and intense wine with dark, brooding fruit of cassis, plum raspberry and blueberry with vanilla, shortbread, tobacco, dried sage and paprika spice all wonderfully intertwined. The palate is firmly structured for ageing with intense cassis, blackberry, plum and lots of spice with a complex graphite mineral element that lingers on the long finish that will cellar well for a decade or more.
Voluptuous® 2013 – –SOLD OUT
Defn: 67 % Merlot, 33 % Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 452
Release date: Oct 1, 2016)
A fantastically integrated and intense wine with a complex mix of blueberry, blackberry, cassis and plum with an interesting side of pastry crust, violet, burlap and pepper. The palate has elegance and freshness while also being bold and rich and the complex mix of dark fruits, savoury cedar, cigar, leather and spice make for a wonderful, long finish that should age for a decade and more.
Voluptuous® 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67 % Merlot, 33 % Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 341
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
An age worthy, complex and evolving wine with blackberry, blueberry, violets, black plum, dark chocolate and paprika on the nose. The palate is youthful with an elegant texture, crisp acidity and intense black fruits, leather, pepper and dried sage, a combination that will develop beautifully over the next decade and pairs well with grilled meats, crumbly cheese and dark chocolate now.
Voluptuous® 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67 % Merlot, 33 % Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 319
Release Date: OCT 4, 2014
A wine that evolves constantly in your glass. First mulberry, then damson plum and cherry before the burlap, clove and cinnamon, finishing with black olive and dried herb aromas. The palate shows structure to develop for years along with intense flavours of prune plum, dried cherry tomato, Saskatoon berry, shortbread, graphite, cocoa and salty liquorice with underlying burlap, dried herbs and orange zest that mingle on a very long finish.
Voluptuous® 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67 % Merlot, 33 % Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 218
Release Date: DEC 1, 2013
Elegance and ageability. Complex aromas of ripe prune plum, blueberry, dried herbs, dusty burlap, tobacco and bacon lead to an intense and structured palate with great tannin and acidity for ageing. The palate constantly evolves through flavours of plum, cherry, sage, cocoa and graphite that persist into a long mineral finish.
Voluptuous® 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67 % Merlot, 33 % Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 204
Release Date: DEC 1, 2012
A concentrated nose of prune plums, cassis, raspberry, coffee, Terry�s Chocolate Orange and clove. The velvety, rich palate is intensely flavoured with blackberry, ripe black cherry, charred meat, grilled herbs, pepper and a graphite and espresso finish of great length.
Voluptuous® 2008 – SOLD OUT
Cases Produced: 492
Release date: SEPT 1, 2011
Aromas of ripe black cherry, Christmas cake, plum, blueberry, and clove lead to a rich textured palate that is structured and concentrated with black berry, black cherry, floral, and leathery notes. A long toasty finish completes the seduction of the senses.
Voluptuous® 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 67% merlot 33% cab franc
Cases Produced: 460
Release Date: SEPT 1, 2010
Built for ageing with structured, ripe tannins and intensity and complexity. Aromas of cassis, damson plum, burlap, chocolate and orange lead to a full and rich palate of chocolate covered cherry, brown sugar, mineral, sage brush, coffee and cassis.
Voluptuous® 2006 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of delight or pleasure to the sences
Cases Produced: 630
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Barrel aged for 18 months in 1/3 new French Oak complete with malolactic fermentation in barrel. 67%Merlot and 33% Cabernet Franc for this vintage is harvested from our Boothe Road Vineyard, a site with an amphitheatre shape and southern aspect overlooking the village of Naramata. This full-bodied blend is built for aging with structured, ripe tannins giving its intensity and complexity. Tannins start filling the mouth in a distinguished chocolate cassis and rich plum coating. A spice – chocolate and red fruit such as a succulent covered cherry, brown sugar, mineral, sagebrush, and coffee finishes the well rounded old world style wine.
Voluptuous® 2005 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Full of delight or pleasure to the senses
Cases Produced: 460
Release Date: April 1 2008
A delicious blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Franc, 100% barrel aged for 18 months in 1/3 new French oak complete with malolactic fermentation to add complexity. Fruit for this vintage is harvested from our Boothe Road Vineyard, a site with an amphitheatre shape and southern aspect overlooking the village of Naramata. This full-bodied blend shows warm dark fruit aromas of plum, cassis, and blueberry laced with chocolate, vanillin, and spice. Tannins coat the mouth in a dusty, cocoa like texture forming the background for the complex spice, chocolate, and red fruit flavors. A long toasty finish complete the seduction of the senses.
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V 2018 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 41% Merlot 24% Cab Franc 12% Malbec 12% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 382 Release date: September 13, 2021
Price: $40.00
Our 10th vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. This wine expresses savoury aromas of black currant, dark cherries and poached plums that evolve into notes of dark chocolate, dried olives and spice. A full-bodied wine with ripe tannins and lifted acidity are complemented with flavours of dark fruits, rosemary and leather with hints of earth and smoked meat that meld together seamlessly on the long finish.
V 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 48% Merlot, 19% Cab Franc, 17% Malbec, 8% Cab Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 382 Release date: September 27, 2020
Our 9th vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. A complex and elegant wine packed with savoury notes of ripe plum and cassis, coupled with dried herbs, dark chocolate and baking spice. Flavours of black cherry and currants are layered with hints of charred meat, rosemary, earth and a touch of leather meld together with integrated oak on the long finish. A full body with ripe structured tannins and crisp acidity make this a wine built for aging.
V 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 39% Merlot, 22% Cab Franc, 17% Malbec, 11% Cab Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 464Release date: July 31, 2019
Our 8th vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. An elegant wine packed with dark fruits of cassis, black plum and blackberry. The concentrated fruit aroma evolves to black olive, dark chocolate, lavender, pink peppercorns and chocolate cherry. The intense fruit continues on the palate with firm tannins and crisp acidity giving plenty of structure to age. Clove, rosemary, earth and a touch of leather meld together with the dark fruit on the long finish.
V 2014 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 38% Merlot, 21% Cab Franc, 17% Malbec, 14% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 234
Release date: October 8th, 2017
Our sixth vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. A captivating mix of baked plum, cassis, mixed red berries along with violet, spice, pipe tobacco and dusty cocoa notes. The palate is savoury and structured with pepper and paprika spice, black and red currant, blueberry, graphite, a hint of leather and dried herbs. Serve with lamb and game meat now but the tannins, acidity, and the long finish will reward cellaring of 5+ years.
V 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 45% Merlot, 28% Cab Franc, 14% Malbec, 7% Cab Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 348
Release date: October 08, 2016)
Our fifth vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. A captivating mix of plum, cassis, cigar, graphite, burlap, dried sage, roasted red pepper and shortbread on the nose. The palate is soft, round and smooth with ripe blackberry and plum before a juicier savoury side kicks in with red fruit, cedar, leather, pepper and dried herbs. Serve with lamb and game meat now but the tannins, acidity, and the long finish will reward cellaring of 5+ years.
V 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 45% Merlot, 26% Cab Franc, 17% Malbec, 7% Cab Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 346
Release Date: October 10, 2015
Our fourth vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. The nose is full with liqueur chocolate cherry, cassis, cocoa, paprika, roasted meat and a hint of black olive and burlap. The palate is full-bodied, dense and structured with ripe blackberry, Italian plum and violets along with lots of savory pipe tobacco, clove, charred meat, graphite and spice. Excellent concentration to evolve in the bottle and to be enjoyed with lamb and game meats.
V 2011 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 49% Merlot, 21% Cab Franc, 24% Malbec, 4%Cab Sauv, 2% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 426
Release Date: OCT 4, 2014
An intense and savoury wine combining spicy and peppery notes with plum, burlap, dried wild Okanagan sage and complex cocoa, vanilla, marzipan and pie crust aromas. The palate is built to age with crisp acidity and firm tannins that will resolve with 2-3 years in the cellar to reveal all the cassis, plum, sage, mineral, cocoa, sundried tomato and complex violet notes that lurk beneath.
V 2010 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 61% Merlot, 23% Malbec, 12% Cab Franc, 3.6% Cab Sauvignon, 0.4% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 314
Release Date: OCT 1, 2013
Our second vintage of this Bordeaux blend has created a complex and intense wine not only to be enjoyed now but is also built to age. The nose is like a perfectly baked cassis, blackberry and mulberry pie along with subtle bacon and sweet tobacco. The concentrated and lively palate sings with juicy raspberry, sweet brambly fruit, prune plum, black olive, dusty cocoa and lingering dried sage flavours.
V 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Roman 5 – 68%Merlot, 25%Cab Franc, 5.6%Malbec, 1%Cabernet Sauvignon,0.4%Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 301
Release Date: SEPT 1,2012
Elegant yet intense with aromas of plums, currents, orange zest, nut and chocolate overlay blueberry and vanilla. The refined palate harmoniously brings together blackberry, plum, blueberry, clove and allspice with a savory pastry note that lingers on the finish.
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Vulture 2017 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Cabernet Franc
Cases Produced: 86 Release date:
An intense and beautiful aromatic bouquet of fresh violets, ripe blueberry, dried figs and vanilla on the nose. Full bodied on the palate with ripe round tannins and crisp acidity that present both elegance and power. Complex flavours of blueberry, damson plum, fresh cracked pepper and brambly berry fruits with hints of charred meat and leather that meld seamlessly on the long finish. Youthful, with plenty of ability to develop further with bottle aging.
Vulture 2016 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Vrankensteins half brother
Cases Produced: 228
Release date: July 1, 2019
Ripe and rich with aromas of stewed black plums, baking spice, pepper, burlap and baked black cherry with layers of vanilla, chocolate, black licorice and a hint of violet. The palate is dry, savoury and firmly structured. It opens to a complex mix of black olive, dried herbs, meat, paprika, cassis, leather and dark chocolate with an earthy, iron note in the background. Youthful with plenty of structure to age well.
The over ripe, partially desiccated fruit with a hint of botrytis was picked on November 17, 2018 yielding a tropical paradise with a touch of sweetness in your glass. Powerful late harvest tropical aromas of papaya, honey and cantaloupe combine with apple, pear and sweet floral notes. Sweet, full and rich on the palate with high acidity to balance the rich flavours of baked apple and pear, caramel, lemon, lime and baking spice with complex salty, mineral notes on the long finish.
Vulture™ 2014 – SOLD OUT
Cases Produced: 77
Release date: September 9, 2017
An intense nose with lovely floral violet notes and lots of plum, cassis and blueberry with further complexity added in the form of cedar, vanilla and baking spices. The palate is elegant though full bodied, firmly structured with crisp acidity and plenty of flavour intensity to age a decade plus. Blueberry, red and black currant and graphite minerality with dried sage and spice that linger on a long finish.
Vulture™ 2013 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Cabernet Franc / Vrankenstein’s half bottle
Cases Produced: 145
Release Date: August 22, 2016
A perfumed, complex nose with bright red currant, red cherry, huckleberry, lavender and floral notes showing wonderful varietal complexity. The palate is crisp and fresh, showing elegance and intense flavours of red currant, raspberry, ripe strawberry, spice, pepper and leather with a long, savoury finish.
Vulture™ 2012 – SOLD OUT
Defn: Cabernet Franc / Vrankenstein�s half bottle
Cases Produced: 76
Release Date: AUG 15, 2015
Floral aroma of wisteria along with ripe prune plum, damson plum, black cherry, sun warmed raspberry, blueberry and vanilla, clove, dried thyme and pastry crust. The palate is elegant and refreshing with flavours of red plum, burlap, hay, milk chocolate, dried lavender and spiced preserved cherry with a long finish.
Vulture™ 2009 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Cab Franc
Cases Produced: 42
Release Date: SEPT 1, 2012
No sulphites used in the making of this wine from destemming to bottling except topping wine during its 19 month stay in French Oak barrels. Rich, ripe and structured with intense aromas of sun-warmed, freshly crushed summer berries, plum, subtle oak, clove, and violet. The palate combines raspberry, plum, pencil shavings, cocoa, roasted herb and a long mineral finish to pair perfectly with lamb, beef, elk, chocolate and cigars.
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Vrankenstein™ 2008 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Cab Franc
Bottles Produced: 145 (magnums)
Complex and concentrated with seductive pastry shop aromas of clove, cinnamon and freshly baked pie crust combine blueberry, mulberry, violets, and vanilla. Medium-bodied with flavours of blackcurrant, graphite, leather, and plum complete with structured tannins to mature and develop in bottle.
Vrankenstein™ 2007 – SOLD OUT
Defn: 100% Cab Franc
Cases Produced: LIMITED RELEASE
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Complex and concentrated with fascinating aromas of sage brush, clove, chocolate liqueur cherry, cassis and violet. Medium bodied with complex marzipan, graphite and plum and structured tannins to mature and develop in bottle.