SILVER -NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA 2015

Aged for 17 months in oak barrels, winemaker Amber Pratt fought hard for proprietor Chris Jentsch to let her keep these 2 exceptional barrels back from being blended away into the 2013 Chase red blend.

After fermentation the intense blueberry and Earl Grey tea characteristics were so unique, we wanted to see how these would fare with some extra maturation and barrel influence. The results are powerful yet delicate.

Brambly black fruits with a touch of toasty wood and sweet baking spices greet you on the nose.
Those same characteristics reunite on the palate to give the impression of freshly baked blackberry pie.

Medium integrated tannins and fresh acidity.

Syrah is lamb's best friend... or is it vice versa? Especially when nice and crusty with herbs and black olives , or pop it on the grill to play up the smoky notes. Syrah also loves pork, especially sweet sticky barbecue.

The Quest is a medium bodied, well-balanced, unoaked white blend of Chardonnay, Viognior and Gewurztraminer. Bright fruit aromas join palate friendly flavours of peach, lime and pear. Perfect for entertaining. Serve well chilled.

Suitable anytime on its own and delicious paired with lightly cooked seafood like crab cakes or prawns or steamed fillet of sole. A chunky chicken salad on a brioche bun smeared with tangy fruit chutney makes for a flavourful light lunch.

A medium bodied merlot aged in toasty American oak barrels for 15 months. Aromatic notes of cherry, plum, toast, oak, cedar, mint, violet and leather join flavours of dark cherry, plum, dried fruit, eucalyptus/mint, and a hint of chocolate.

Pairs nicely with pate, roastd meats like veal and pork, ribs, brie stuffed burgers, roasted mushrooms and cheesy potato gratins.

This is a soft and seductive Malbec with rich flavours of dark plum and blackbery that accompany hints of violets and vanilla.

Dinners, including lean red meats like a beef tenderloin stuffed or topped with melted blue cheese, roasted vegetables, lamb curries and stews, braised pork shoulder, or duck, all pair nicely with this Malbec. Dark chocolate truffles are a spot on accompaniment to finish a meal with Malbec.

The Quest is an unoaked white blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Gewurtraminer. Layers of pear and orange blossoms mingle with green apple and lime to create a well balanced, medium bodied refreshing wine.

Vegan friendly

This earthy, juicy unfiltered Syrah was aged in barrel for 13 months and has rich, complex aromas of plum, black pepper, anise and leather.  Blackberry and cherry flavours play in the long savoury finish.

Barbecued and grilled meats, pulled pork, lamb ragout, leg of lamb with mint sauce, beef steak, venison and game birds make delicious pairings with this Syrah as do protein rich vegetarian dishes with mushrooms, quinoa, lentils and chickpeas.  Aged hard cheese go well with Syrah.

Rich and bursting with flavours of blueberry and elderflower, this luscious four barrel lot of Malbec aged for 16 months is concentrated and yet delicate. Dark fruit as black currant and plums, hints of dried herbs and licorice combine with a smooth palate that together with powerful underlying tannins lead to a finish that seems to last for an eternity.

Great with braised pork , duck, a rich sausage pizza or scallop risotto.

 Juicy with aromas of dark fruit, dark chocolate, toffee, smoked sandalwood and the sweet spiciness of clove, vanilla and eucalyptus. Aged in barrel for 16 months this Syrah bursts with rich flavours on both palate and nose, offering great balance, variety tannins and a long finish.

Great for pairing with grilled steak or scallops, cured meats and rich pasta meals. Perfect with aged hard cheese.

Vegan friendly