Time For a sneak-peek at our New Releases!
It is one of our favourite times of year at Hillside Estate Winery! We have lined up all of our bottled wines to decide which are ready for release, and which need some more time in the bottle.
We have chosen two of our most sought-after wines to pre-release to you, our Wine Club Members! The previous vintages of these wines have been sold out for months, so we are very excited to offer the 2008 vintages to you!
2008 Pinotage $24.99
South Africa's signature variety, this Pinotage fruit was sourced from a single family vineyard in Oliver. A deep black currant aroma dusted with sagebrush, toasted nutmeg, and mesquite is echoed on the palate along with Mission fig and racy spice. Aging in American oak for 9 months has rounded its stylish tannins, playing off exotic flavours to produce an engaging finish.
Here's what Winemaker, Kathy Malone has to say about our 2008 Pinotage:
"This was my first experience working with Pinotage, and the unique character of this grape blew me away. I couldn't believe the smokiness present in the fruit before any oak contact! The balance of deep blackberry fruit and autumn woodsmoke is really neat. I used the oak more for rounding the tannins and adding a hint of toast."
2008 Old Vines Gamay Noir $24.99
Planted in 1984, our Gamay Noir vines are some of the oldest in the Okanagan Valley. Barrel aged for 8 months, this wine is made in a Burgundian-style, resulting in a medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine. Raspberry and cedar notes highlight the aroma, while the palate delivers a fine, silky texture.
Here's what Kathy says about our 2008 Gamay:
"I was thrilled by this gamay fruit, some of the ripest I've had the pleasure to work with. This is the result of mature vines, good soil, and a great vineyard team. (And we all smile on the vines every morning as we walk into the cellar!) The smooth weight on the palate makes this the perfect wine to sip all night by the fire.
Because we are offering this to you before ANY other clients, there are no limits for quantities purchased. Please order in quantities of 6.
Please send an email to lisa@hillsideestate.com
with your name and order. If any of your ordering information has changed, please take this opportunity to update us for our files.
This offer is available until February 22nd only. Orders will be shipped as they are received.
Thank you again for your valued membership!
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