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2004
Oldfield's Collection Merlot
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Tasting
Notes: Chocolate, sweet vanilla, blackberries, and
leather are prominent aromas of this full bodied wine. On the
palate cassis, spice, blackberries and black cherries lead the
way. The finish is long and the tannins big, but well balanced.
Food Pairings: This
full bodied wine calls for rich red meats such as steak and big
game. It will also pair nicely with a variety of cheeses.
Quotes:
"…strapping, no-holds-barred wine made for the long-term. Its
potent nose exhibits rich, seductively sweet blackcurrant, plum,
leather, and toffee aromas. On the palate, it is packed with
ripe, concentrated black cherry and cassis fruit and nuances of
spicy, smoky oak, vanilla and coffee bean, supported by fine,
firm tannins. This calls from beef or venison with rich sauces."
4.5 stars. Michael Botner, Vines
Magazine Jan/Feb 2008
2006 Oldfield's Collection 2Bench
$23.00CND [Order
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2007 vintage to be released June 1, 2008
Tasting Notes: Made in an elegant style, this
wine begins with apple and light topical aromas. It has a
complex array of flavours with nice, crisp acidity and a
lingering finish.
Food Pairings: A versatile wine for food
pairing with pastas, grilled meats, soups and fine cheeses. It
is also very nice on the patio alone or with appetizers.
Quotes: "2Bench is an alluring mix of
sémillon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and gewürztraminer that
sees no oak." - Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun, Sept. 15, 2007
2006 Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris
$15.99CND [Order
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2007 vintage to be released June 1, 2008
Tasting Notes: "If this wine were human,
it would be the life of the party..."
Shimmering pale gold in the glass. A quick swirl releases
tantalizing tropical aromas. The tropical theme continues on the
palate with just a hint of floral added to the finish. The
barrel fermentation created a soft, creamy mouth feel. The
bright acidity ensures a lingering finish. This is a lovely,
well balanced wine.
Food Pairings: This summer serve Pinot Gris
with light salads, creamy pastas, fresh shellfish and seafood.
Or enjoy it by itself, on the patio, with friends. In the winter
months also enjoy it with creamy vegetable or squash soups,
roasted chicken and (our favourite) turkey around the holidays.
Quotes: "This is light, delicate, pinot gris
that is made for summer sipping and it’s perfectly revealed in
this format." 87 points Anthony Gismondi, gismondionwine.com,
July 2007
"Ever-popular and versatile, Tinhorn Creek's PG is great match
for summer seafood dishes." D. Greene, BC Wine Trails, Summer
2007
Awards: SILVER Grand Harvest Awards,
California, 2008
BRONZE Taster's Guild International Judging, 2008
BRONZE - Indy International Wine
Competition, Indiana, 2007
2006
Tinhorn Creek
Chardonnay
$17.99CND [Order
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2007 vintage will be released July 1, 2008
Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay is full of
citrus and apple aromas with oak and vanilla overtones. The
portion that was barrel fermented provides a creamy, smooth
texture but does not mask the fruit flavours. This is a crisp,
well balanced wine with a long, smooth finish.
Food Pairings: Enjoy this Chardonnay with
seafood pastas in cream sauce or chicken dishes. For a winter
pairing try a butternut squash soup or grilled pork roast. This
Chardonnay is also perfect to serve with appetizers or to sip
while you prepare the dinner.
Quotes: "Bursting with ripe fruit flavours of
pear, apple and honeydew melon with fresh baked apple pie and
butterscotch aromas from only two months spent in toasty French
oak." -D. Greene, BC Wine Trails, Summer 2007
Awards: BRONZE Okanagan Fall Wine Festival,
BC, 2007
BRONZE San Francisco International Wine Competition, California,
2007
2007 Tinhorn Creek Gewürztraminer
$16.50CND [Order
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Tasting Notes: Following suit with previous
vintages, this Gewürztraminer offers up intense rose petals,
honeysuckle, and lychee aromas on the nose with ripe peaches and
mangos on the palate.
Winemaking: Our
Gewürztraminer is located above the winery against the mountain
and benefit from heat radiating off the mountain the evenings
after the sun goes down. The Gewürztraminer grapes were
harvested from September 14th to 22nd, 2007. Each lot was
crushed and fermented separately. Fermentation occurred at a
cool temperature to allow the wine to retain its natural fruit
forward characteristics. After fermentation the lots were
blended together.
Food Pairings:
Enjoy it with appetizers and
spicy dishes. And always buy yourself fresh flowers.
Awards: New Release
2005 Tinhorn Creek Pinot Noir
$17.99CND
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SOLD OUT AT WINERY
2006 vintage to be released July 1, 2008
Tasting Notes: “You gotta love this Pinot
Noir!” That’s what everyone is saying here at the winery. Swirl
a glass of this bright, red wine and you are greeted with rich
cherry aromas. Cherry is also the dominant flavour with hints of
berries and some soft floral notes. This Pinot Noir is silky
smooth in the mouth and lingers for a long finish.
Food Pairings: Pinot Noir is an extremely
versatile food wine. Its delicate flavours go nicely with white
meats such as pork, turkey and chicken. It is also “The Red
Wine” to pair with fish like salmon and halibut. This wine also
goes nicely with appetizers. We’ve even chilled it a little and
served it on the patio, paired only with the winery’s
spectacular view of the Okanagan Valley. Visitors loved it.
Quotes: "This Pinot has a slightly floral
bouquet coupled with an intense burst of cherry and a soft
lingering of oak. Great with chicken, turkey or pork."
diningoutguide.com, Sept. 2007
Awards: BRONZE North West Wine Summit.
Oregon, 2007
BRONZE Indy International Wine Competition, Indiana, 2007
BRONZE Canadian Wine Awards, Ontario, 2007
2005 Tinhorn Creek Merlot
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Tasting Notes: The deep red 2005 Merlot is
packed with aromas of strawberry pie, brambleberry, with a hint
of strawberry leaf and cedar. On the palate it is complex and
silky with smooth tannins. Red berries such as raspberries and
cherries dominate with hints of chocolate and a slightly citrus
finish.
Winemaking: For the most part, grapes
were crushed and fermented in separate lots. Then they spent
10-11 months in American Oak barrels. The barrels ranged in age
from new to four years. Once the wine’s time in oak was
complete, all the lots were blended together, and bottled in the
early summer of 2007.
Food Pairings: Enjoy
it with meat or pasta. And when you hear a song you love, turn
up the volume – and dance.
Awards: SILVER Taster's Guild
International Judging, 2008
BRONZE Grand Harvest Awards, California, 2008
2005 Tinhorn Creek
Cabernet Merlot
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Tasting Notes Bright and lively aromas of
raspberry, licorice, and spices dominate this wine. Flavours of
raspberry, chocolate, and spices are accented with well rounded,
smooth tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairings Enjoy this wine with roast
beef, grilled meats, or a pasta with tomato sauce. The slightly
higher acidity level will bring out the full flavours of any
dish it is paired with.
2005
Tinhorn Creek
Cabernet Franc
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Tasting Notes: This dark, captivating Cabernet
Franc has aromas of oak with hints of chocolate. Oak, raspberry,
and blackberry flavours combine with
well structured tannins and crisp acidity to produce a long,
smooth finish.
Food Pairings: This wine is very food
friendly due to the crisp acidity and fruit flavours. Enjoy it
with spicy meat dishes or with rich foods that have a cream
sauce.
Awards: GOLD Taster's Guild
International Judging, 2008
GOLD Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, 2008
2006
Tinhorn Creek
Kerner Icewine
$24.99CND
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2007 vintage will be released July 1, 2008
Tasting Notes: Rich tropical and tree fruit
aromas rise from the golden wine swirling in the glass. A medley
of tree and tropical fruit flavours, especially pears and
apricots, delight the palate. This sweet wine is soft and
smooth, not cloying. Each sip ends in a long lingering finish.
Food Pairings: This Icewine makes a fabulous
dessert all by itself. When pairing it with food, avoid anything
very sweet. They can end up competing rather than complimenting
each other. Instead chose something with fresh fruits, cheese or
a light pastry. The Kerner Icewine also goes very nicely with a
rich pate, such as fois gras, in the middle of a meal.
Quotes: "There's always a charming floral
element to Tinhorn's Kerner Icewine. The 2006 has an appealing
balanced flavour profile that suggests an appealing mix of baked
apples and pear fruit." -Michael Botner, Vines Magazine, Jan/Feb
2008
Awards: SILVER Indy International Wine
Competition, Indiana, 2007
BRONZE Canadian Wine Awards, Ontario, 2007
BRONZE Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, BC, 2007
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