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Hope you enjoyed Part 1. In Part 2 I will talk more about the wines of Naramata that tasted. Let me say I purchased a lot bottles in a very short week.
Naramata has many great wineries and choosing them was difficult. My plan was to stay with the small boutique wineries plus wines you will not typically find in the BCLS. We plan to return to rediscover the ones we visited and visit some that we missed.
Here is a list of some of the wineries and the wines that we discovered.
Black Widow Winery - This winery is small and family run. The production is just over 1500 cases. They grow 5 different varieties on there 7.25 acres. This winery is a must visit when in the Naramata.
Black Widow Winery - Syrah Rose´ 2012
Remembering the day's of Baby Duck is probably your first thought of Rose´. Well let me tell you this wine is far from those days! I believe Rose´ is making a come back. This Rose´ from Black Widow was wonderful. We should have purchased more than we did. Aroma - bright strawberry and raspberry. Palate - same as the aroma fresh field strawberry, just picked raspberries with a slight hint of sweetness. If interested in purchasing you will need to contact winery. But be quick before they are all gone.
D'Angelo Estate Winery - This winery was just off the Kettle Valley Trail with fantastic views of the lake. A family owned winery with some great wines. The owner was very passionate about what he does. This comes through in the wine that we tasted.
Setta Coppa Unfiltered 2007
This wine was made in the "Bordeaux" style from 5 varieties. I purchased this wine for the aroma and palate. Aroma - black fruit, spice and caramel; Palate - very similar to the aroma with black fruit, very earthy and a hint of caramel with a long finish. Can be purchased from the Winery
Hillside Winery and Bistro - This Winery is just off the Kettle Valley Trail. A fantastic place to stop for a leisurely lunch and sample some of their great wines. (They also serve dinner)
2012 Muscat Ottonel
We arrived at the winery just in time as they discovered a few extra cases of this previously sold out wine. SO naturally I picked up a couple of bottles. I am now thinking I should have bought more. Aroma - citrus, floral with a hint of nutmeg spice; Palate - citrus, spice and minerality with a nice finish. This wine was made for summer!
2009 Old Vines Gamay Noir
This is one of those wines you want to share over dinner with friends and fresh caught Barbecued Salmon. Aroma - Red berries and pepper; Palate - red berries, earthiness and with a very nice finish.
La Frenz Winery
Glad we picked this winery, besides all the awards they received the wine is wonderful. Here are some of the awards they received this year; All Canadian Wine Championships: 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Double Gold and Best Cabernet over $25; 2011 Reserve Chardonnay - Gold; 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir - Gold. These are only a few of the awards, check out the link to their winery and see the bigger list.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rockyfeller VYD
This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of mocha, coffee, and earthiness. Palate - dark chocolate, dark fruit and a nice long finish. If you see this one out there pick it up and give it a try.
Nichol Vineyard - This winery is located just down the road from Benchmark Bed and Breakfast. If you like to discover an up and coming winery this is the one to add to your list.
Syrah 2010
When we tried the Syrah we were told the terrior of Nichol Vineyard is great for Syrah. When you taste this wine you will find out why. They started planting this variety (Syrah) in 1989. Now talk about "Gnarly vines". Aroma - big dark fruit, with some dark chocolate; Palate - dark fruit, dark chocolate with smooth tannins. This is a wine I can either enjoy now or wait a few years. You may be able to find this wine at a speciality wine store. If you do find it give it a try!
Ruby Blues - This is a fun winery which is located across the street from Red Rooster. We discovered that the owner of this winery use to own Red Rooster.
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine was a pleasure to drink! It was a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Wish I bought more of it. Aroma - Black fruit, Tobacco, and earth; On the Palate same as aroma with black fruit, tobacco, great tannins and a long finish. This wine is available only through their web site.
Poplar Grove Winery
When you first drive up to the winery you will think this is not a boutique winery! They have invested a lot of dollars into making it what it is today. We had a great dinner at the "Vanilla Pod" located inside the tasting room. The restaurant serves great food with a great selection of local wines. What a fantastic dinner experience, especially when we got to chat with the vineyard managers.
Poplar Grove CSM
This wine is only offered at the winery or through their wine club. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot (CSM). Aroma - black currant, vanilla and black pepper; Palate - Blackberry, Coco with strong tannins, and a nice long finish. Need to join their wine club to get this wine or visit the winery.
Poplar Grove - Legacy 2007
This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine spent 21 months in French oak barrels. Aroma - Cedar, leather, spice and cocoa; Palate - Coffee, black cherry and dark chocolate with a great finish.
You may find some of the wineries in the BC Liquor Store but not necessarily the wine I have mentioned above. Your best bet to find one of the wines above is a BC VQA Store they carry a good selection of both BC wines and BC wineries. So give BC wines a try and enjoy.
If you have a winery that you have visited or a BC Wine you have enjoyed please let me know by sending me a comment.
Ciao for now!
Hope you enjoyed Part 1. In Part 2 I will talk more about the wines of Naramata that tasted. Let me say I purchased a lot bottles in a very short week.
Naramata has many great wineries and choosing them was difficult. My plan was to stay with the small boutique wineries plus wines you will not typically find in the BCLS. We plan to return to rediscover the ones we visited and visit some that we missed.
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| A view of a Naramata Vineyard |
Black Widow Winery - This winery is small and family run. The production is just over 1500 cases. They grow 5 different varieties on there 7.25 acres. This winery is a must visit when in the Naramata.
Black Widow Winery - Syrah Rose´ 2012
Remembering the day's of Baby Duck is probably your first thought of Rose´. Well let me tell you this wine is far from those days! I believe Rose´ is making a come back. This Rose´ from Black Widow was wonderful. We should have purchased more than we did. Aroma - bright strawberry and raspberry. Palate - same as the aroma fresh field strawberry, just picked raspberries with a slight hint of sweetness. If interested in purchasing you will need to contact winery. But be quick before they are all gone.
D'Angelo Estate Winery - This winery was just off the Kettle Valley Trail with fantastic views of the lake. A family owned winery with some great wines. The owner was very passionate about what he does. This comes through in the wine that we tasted.
Setta Coppa Unfiltered 2007
This wine was made in the "Bordeaux" style from 5 varieties. I purchased this wine for the aroma and palate. Aroma - black fruit, spice and caramel; Palate - very similar to the aroma with black fruit, very earthy and a hint of caramel with a long finish. Can be purchased from the Winery
Hillside Winery and Bistro - This Winery is just off the Kettle Valley Trail. A fantastic place to stop for a leisurely lunch and sample some of their great wines. (They also serve dinner)
2012 Muscat Ottonel
We arrived at the winery just in time as they discovered a few extra cases of this previously sold out wine. SO naturally I picked up a couple of bottles. I am now thinking I should have bought more. Aroma - citrus, floral with a hint of nutmeg spice; Palate - citrus, spice and minerality with a nice finish. This wine was made for summer!
2009 Old Vines Gamay Noir
This is one of those wines you want to share over dinner with friends and fresh caught Barbecued Salmon. Aroma - Red berries and pepper; Palate - red berries, earthiness and with a very nice finish.
La Frenz Winery
Glad we picked this winery, besides all the awards they received the wine is wonderful. Here are some of the awards they received this year; All Canadian Wine Championships: 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Double Gold and Best Cabernet over $25; 2011 Reserve Chardonnay - Gold; 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir - Gold. These are only a few of the awards, check out the link to their winery and see the bigger list.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rockyfeller VYD
This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of mocha, coffee, and earthiness. Palate - dark chocolate, dark fruit and a nice long finish. If you see this one out there pick it up and give it a try.
Nichol Vineyard - This winery is located just down the road from Benchmark Bed and Breakfast. If you like to discover an up and coming winery this is the one to add to your list.
Syrah 2010
When we tried the Syrah we were told the terrior of Nichol Vineyard is great for Syrah. When you taste this wine you will find out why. They started planting this variety (Syrah) in 1989. Now talk about "Gnarly vines". Aroma - big dark fruit, with some dark chocolate; Palate - dark fruit, dark chocolate with smooth tannins. This is a wine I can either enjoy now or wait a few years. You may be able to find this wine at a speciality wine store. If you do find it give it a try!
Ruby Blues - This is a fun winery which is located across the street from Red Rooster. We discovered that the owner of this winery use to own Red Rooster.
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine was a pleasure to drink! It was a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Wish I bought more of it. Aroma - Black fruit, Tobacco, and earth; On the Palate same as aroma with black fruit, tobacco, great tannins and a long finish. This wine is available only through their web site.
Poplar Grove Winery
When you first drive up to the winery you will think this is not a boutique winery! They have invested a lot of dollars into making it what it is today. We had a great dinner at the "Vanilla Pod" located inside the tasting room. The restaurant serves great food with a great selection of local wines. What a fantastic dinner experience, especially when we got to chat with the vineyard managers.
Poplar Grove CSM
This wine is only offered at the winery or through their wine club. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot (CSM). Aroma - black currant, vanilla and black pepper; Palate - Blackberry, Coco with strong tannins, and a nice long finish. Need to join their wine club to get this wine or visit the winery.
Poplar Grove - Legacy 2007
This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine spent 21 months in French oak barrels. Aroma - Cedar, leather, spice and cocoa; Palate - Coffee, black cherry and dark chocolate with a great finish.
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| Some wines of Naramata - Nichol, D'Angelo Estate Winery, Black Widow Winery, La Frenz Winery, Poplar Grove, Marichel Vineyard and Hillsdie Estate |
You may find some of the wineries in the BC Liquor Store but not necessarily the wine I have mentioned above. Your best bet to find one of the wines above is a BC VQA Store they carry a good selection of both BC wines and BC wineries. So give BC wines a try and enjoy.
If you have a winery that you have visited or a BC Wine you have enjoyed please let me know by sending me a comment.
Ciao for now!
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