Tinhorn Creek, '07 Merlot

$16.06
(Regularly $17.85)

Our 2007 is a classic example, with aromas of flowers and wild berries adding complexity. Aging for 12 months in barrel produces the kind of bright, smooth, balanced merlot people love to drink.

Awards
GOLD NorthWest Wine Summit, 2010
SILVER International Eastern Wine Competition, 2010
SILVER Intervin Wine Competition, 2009
SILVER Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Wine Competition, 2009
SILVER World Value Wine Competition, BTI, 2009
FINALIST Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, Best of Varietal, 2010
SILVER New World Wine Competition, 2010
SILVER Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, 2010
SILVER Taster's Guild International Wine Judging, 2010
BRONZE Canadian Wine Awards, 2009
BRONZE West Coast Wine Competition, 2010
 
Winemaker Notes
As with previous vintages the 2007 Merlot was harvested, crushed, and fermented in separate lots before moving into a combination of one to four year old American Oak barrels. After spending 12 months oak aging the different lots were blended together in stainless steel tanks before being bottled. Approximately six months of bottle aging before release ensures that this wine is ready to drink upon release.
 
Food Pairing Notes
Try this wine with roast chicken, lamb chops, or pasta with ragu or arrabbiata sauce. Or enjoy it with aged Cheddar, Gouda, or Reggiano cheese.

Tinhorn Creek, '07 Pinot Noir

$17.68
(Regular Price $19.85)

Supple and well balanced, it has a velvety texture that is pure Pinot Noir.

"Lovely ripe cherries and black raspberries. Terrific acidity makes it both refreshing and mouth-watering. Silky with a medium-body." 88 points - Natalie McLean, November 2, 2009

Winemaker Notes
Winemaker, Sandra Oldfield, likes to harvest the Pinot Noir in the early morning as the cooler temperatures keep the fruit characteristics of the grape at their peak. After being crushed the grapes were sent to cool stainless steel tanks where they sat on their skins for several days. After fermentation the wine was placed in older American oak barrels for 10 months. By using older oak barrels the wine picks up softer oak flavours and allows the fruit characteristics to be more prominent. The Pinot Noir was blended together before being bottled in August 2008.

Food Pairing Notes
This is summer red par excellence – easygoing, adaptable, and perfect for picnics. Give it a few minutes in an ice bucket and bring on the turkey burgers, grilled sausages, or BBQ chicken.

Tinhorn Creek, '09 Pinot Gris

$16.96
(Regular Price $18.85)

A fantastic food wine, the 2009 Pinot Gris is clean, crisp, and fresh. It is full of citrus, apple, melon flavours and aromas as well as apples and pears and herbal notes.

Awards
BRONZE NorthWest Wine Summit, 2010

Winemaker Notes
About 50% of the fruit for our Pinot Gris comes from our vineyards on the Black Sage Bench (Diamondback) and 50% comes from our vineyards on the Golden Mile Bench (Tinhorn Creek). This gives the Pinot Gris the best characteristics of both benches.
 
Food Pairing Notes
The freshness of this Pinot Gris enables it to partner strongly flavoured, spicy dishes. Very nice with Thai curries, quesadillas, and fish tacos. Smoky flavours work well too: grilled sausages and smoked pork chops would be delicious choices.

Tinhorn Creek, '09 Gewurztraminer

$16.96
(Regular Price $18.85)

This Gewurztraminer is full bodied and vibrant with tropical, melon, peach, pear, apple, honey, and vanilla flavours. The aromas are similar to the flavours, but also include some spice and floral notes.

Tasting Notes
This Gewurztraminer is full bodied and vibrant with tropical, melon, peach, pear, apple, honey, and vanilla flavours. The aromas are similar to the flavours, but also include some spice and floral notes.

Winemaker Notes
Tinhorn Creek Vineyard provides a distinct 'terrior' for our Gewurztraminer. The easterly aspect shields the Gewurztraminer from the hot Okanagan sun enhancing the varietal's true characteristics. The small berry and clusters produced this vintage exhibit the aromatic scent, and tropical fruit driven palate which are distinctive to this variety grown on the Golden Mile.

Food Pairing Notes
Gewurztraminer's exotic tropical aromas make it the classic summer sipper: fresh air and sunshine are perfect partners for a well-chilled glass. Add some prosciutto and melon, Vietnamese spring rolls, or smoky grilled prawns and a good thing becomes even better.