Red Wines
Great aromas, concentration, depth of flavour, long finish … these are the qualities of great red wines that we strive to produce. Top quality grapes, traditional punch down in small vats, sound winemaking practices and extended aging periods in mostly French oak barrels are the cornerstones of our red program.
For more information on any of the wines listed below, please use the Wine Details button for each item.
2011 Phobia
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The name was inspired by the many visitors who tell us of their arachnophobia. The Syrah was sourced from neighbouring Pocaterra and nearby Artemesia vineyards, while the Merlot is from our own Naramata Bench estate. An easy drinking, medium bodied red with soft fruit and light tannins. Delicious notes of black raspberry with toasted oak and coffee aroma. Availability: In Stock $27.00 |
2010 Merlot
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Harvested mid-Oct. at 25.1 Brix and 6.3 g/l acidity, the wine is showing good complexity and softening tannins, with varietal aroma and flavour enhanced by 17mos. oak aging. Availability: In Stock $28.00 |
2010 Hourglass
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Our signature single vineyard wine from our Naramata Bench estate. 21 months in French Oak. Unfiltered. 75 cases. For release Sept, 2012. Availability: Sold out – 375ml & magnums still available $38.00 |
2010 Hourglass – 375ml
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Merlot 80% with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from our own Naramata Bench Vineyard. Availability: In Stock $22.00 |
2010 Hourglass 3L
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Merlot 80% with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from our own Naramata Bench Vineyard. 21 months in mostly new French Oak. Great aging potential. Availability: In Stock $195.00 |
2010 Hourglass Magnum
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Our signature single vineyard wine from our Naramata Bench estate. 21 months in French Oak. Unfiltered. Availability: In Stock $95.00 |
2010 Phobia
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Syrah 80%, Merlot 20%. The Syrah was sourced from nearby Thirteen’s Own vineyard. Garnet colour, with notes of black current, cherry, coffee & raspberry on the nose. The palate is light-medium bodied, with fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Flavours of cherry & red current, with some leather and coffee on the finish. Availability: Sold Out $25.00 |
2009 Merlot
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100% Merlot from our Estate on the Naramata Bench. Harvested at 26 Brix October 1-3, our earliest picking yet for this variety. Unfined, unfiltered. Hints of mint,sage, plum, black current, fig, coffee and a long finish. Availability: SOLD OUT $28.00 |
2009 Syrah
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From neighbouring Thirteen’s Own Vineyard, the grapes were perfectly balanced at 25 Brix and 6.8 g/l acid. The palate is round and smooth with ripe plum & black cherry flavours, a hint of strawberry, & spice on the finish. Availability: Sold Out $32.00 |
2009 Hourglass 750ml
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Merlot 65% with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from our own Naramata Bench Vineyard. Moderate tannins, dark, rich, and concentrated. A great vintage with aging potential. Availability: Sold Out $38.00 |
2008 Hourglass
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Predominantly Merlot with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. As reviewed by John Schreiner, “a deep, rich red with flavours of blackberry, black currants and figs; and the structure to age well and develop further complexity. 90 points.” July2012 Winemaker- drink soon as this is fantastic now! Availability: Sold Out $36.00 |