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CHARDONNAY HORIZONTAL
WINEMAKING | Our Chardonnay is whole -cluster pressed then fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and neutral French oak. A small portion undergoes malolactic fermentation then it is aged on the lees for nine months before blending and bottling.
TASTING | Fragrances of honeydew, lemon, yellow apple and Asian pear are accompanied by subtle notes of fresh-baked brioche. A bright, refreshing entry on the palate with medium acidity leads to delicate minerality and elegant citrus flavours of lemon and lime.
WINEMAKING | Grown on the volcanic soils of Mount Boucherie, these premium chardonnay grapes have been whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented in a mixture of new and neutral French oak. Full malolactic fermentation and regular battonage was carried out to enhance the mid-palate.
Aged in oak for 10 months.
TASTING | This sophisticated white wine is full-bodied and rich in flavour while exposing vivid aromas of vanilla bean, butterscotch and toasted hazelnut. The palate showcases flavours of crème brûlée and summer peaches while displaying an elegant buttery charm and a lengthy finish.
WINEMAKING | These premium grapes have been whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented in a mixture of new and neutral French oak for 10 months. Full malolactic fermentation and regular battonage contribute to the wine’s rich, creamy character.
TASTING | An elegant and complex white wine that showcases vibrant aromas of lemon zest, pear and toasted brioche. This sophisticated wine is medium-bodied and mineral driven with rich texture and bright acid throughout.
CHARDONNAY VERTICAL
WINEMAKING | The majority of this blend is crafted from French Chardonnay clone 95, planted in 1996 alongside other clones in our Estate vineyards on Mount Boucherie Bench. Harvested in late September the juice was settled in stainless steel overnight then run directly to barrel where, over a 4 month period, both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was left to age on yeast lees for another 6 months before racking and blending.
TASTING | The nose of our 2013 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay opens with rich exotic spice, baked cinnamon pastries and butterscotch. Opulent in the mouth, this wine has a creamy mouthfeel with great fruit intensity and length.
WINEMAKING | The majority of this blend is crafted from French Chardonnay clone 95, planted in 1996 alongside other clones in our Estate vineyards on Mount Boucherie Bench. Harvested in late September the juice was settled in stainless steel overnight then run directly to barrel where, over a 4 month period, both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was left to age on yeast lees for another 6 months before racking and blending.
TASTING | Intense aromas of ripe orchard fruit, butterscotch, spice and toasty oak. The palate is very complex with flavours of baked apple, pear and peach complimented with spice, vanilla and brioche. The mouthfeel is opulent, creamy and full-bodied.
WINEMAKING | The fruit is sourced from the best blocks on the volcanic Boucherie slopes above the property. This Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented in quality French oak, of which 60% were new. Battonage and full malolactic fermentation were carried out to enhance the mid-palate and give the wine its rich, creamy character.
TASTING | Our 2015 vintage is brimming with ripe orchard fruits of apple, pear and peach, and hints of vanilla, spice and butter. It is very well balanced with alluring fruit aromas, refreshing acidity and lingering stony minerality.
WINEMAKING | The grapes are sourced from our premium Chardonnay blocks (Fields 3 and 5) on the volcanic slopes of Boucherie Mountain just above the winery. The Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented in quality French oak, both new and old. Bâtonnage and full malolactic fermentation were carried out to enhance the mid-palate and give the wine a rich, creamy character.
TASTING | Butterscotch, red apple, roasted pear and toasted brioche leap from the glass. An opulent mouthfeel is beautifully balanced with stony mineral notes leading to a long, luxurious finish.
WINEMAKING | The grapes are sourced from our premium Chardonnay blocks (Fields 3 and 5) on the volcanic slopes of Boucherie Mountain just above the winery. The Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented in quality French oak, both new and old. Bâtonnage and full malolactic fermentation were carried out to enhance the mid-palate and give the wine a rich, creamy character.
TASTING | Butterscotch, red apple, roasted pear and toasted brioche leap from the glass. An opulent mouthfeel is beautifully balanced with stony mineral notes leading to a long, luxurious finish.
WINEMAKING | Our premium Chardonnay grapes are grown on the volcanic slopes of Boucherie Mountain just above the winery. The Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed and 100% barrel fermented in new and old French oak. Full malolactic fermentation was carried out to enhance the mid-palate, with aging on lees and battonage once per week for the first two months, once every two weeks for the 3rd month, then once a month for the remaining six months (9 months total in oak).
TASTING | Expect vivid fruit aromas of lemon, pear and peach interwoven with notes of butter, vanilla, toast and nut. The palate is round and full-bodied with a lovely texture and mouthfeel. This year’s vintage is particularly complex with a long lingering citrusy finish.
PINOT NOIR HORIZONTAL
WINEMAKING | Cold soaked for five days then fermented separately on skins for 10-20 days before being pressed off and transferred to new and old French oak barrels for 9 months.
TASTING | The 2020 vintage opens with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, cassis and cedar, followed on the palate by rich and elegant flavours of red fruit and baking spice.
WINEMAKING | Grapes were hand picked from our most premium Pinot Noir blocks, the grapes were cold soaked for five days and fermented on the skins for 12 -18 days before being pressed and aged 16 months in a mixture of new and neutral oak.
TASTING | The 2020 vintage presents earthy aromas of cedar and pinewood with spicy notes of black pepper. Followed by a plush palate of blackberry, cocoa and toasted hazelnut.
WINEMAKING | Fruit was hand harvested from our finest blocks using clones 828, 777 and 667, which produce small berries leading to increased concentration and a denser wine with floral and savoury characteristics. Each clone was fermented separately with a five-day cold soak and spent between 12 to 16 days on the skins before pressing off. Aged for 16 months in a mixture of new and neutral French oak.
TASTING | The 2020 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir opens with aromas of red cherry, strawberry leaf, blueberry, thyme and cocoa. On the palate, this full-bodied Pinot Noir presents firm tannins with flavours of cherry and baking spice leading to a long-lasting finish.
WINEMAKING | This 100% Pinot Noir is sourced from some of the most established blocks at our Estate featuring clones 777 and 115, where some of the vines are more than 30 years old. After being hand-harvested, the grapes spent 16 days on skins. Aged for 16 months in a mixture of carefully selected new and neutral French oak.
TASTING | A complex and beautifully structured wine, expect inviting aromas of black cherry, white pepper and fresh herbs. On the palate, this wine embraces rich, dark-fruit flavours with a structured and peppery finish.
PINOT NOIR VERTICAL
WINEMAKING | The Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir was made from 100% Pinot Noir clones sourced entirely from 11-28 year old vines grown in the Estate vineyards on Mount Boucherie bench. Harvested by hand in early October, the fruit was chilled and soaked on the skins for several days before undergoing spontaneous fermentation. After nearly a month on the skins, the wine was gently pressed before barrel ageing for 10 months in 50% new French oak. Only the very best French oak barrels are chosen for the Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir.
TASTING | This year’s Reserve Pinot Noir is a beautifully balanced wine that demonstrates a youthful nose with a mélange of ripe red berries, sweet tobacco, exotic spices and subtle oak notes. The palate is very refined and complex with a silky and seductive mouthfeel and a long lingering finish.
WINEMAKING | The Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir was made from 100% Pinot Noir clones sourced entirely from 12-29 year old vines grown in the Estate vineyards on Mount Boucherie bench. Harvested by hand
in early October, the fruit was chilled and soaked on the skins for several days before undergoing spontaneous fermentation. The wine was gently pressed before barrel ageing for 10 months in 50% new French oak. Only the very best French oak barrels are chosen for the Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir.
TASTING | A New World style Pinot Noir with aromas of rich, ripe red berries, cherry jam, and the sweet spices of clove and nutmeg. The palate is very seductive and complex, full of intense red berried fruits with intriguing exotic spices and a long lingering finish.
WINEMAKING | The warm season resulted in very ripe grapes. A blend of different blocks and clones of Pinot Noir grown on the estate with some of the vines being 30 years old, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using a combination of indigenous and French cultivated yeast strains. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels (40% new and 60% 1 & 2 years old) for 11 months before blending and bottling, giving depth and character to deliver a powerful yet supple wine.
TASTING | Expect an inviting mix of ripe red fruits, such as cherry, raspberry and plum that lift the palate, along with sweet spice aromas
of allspice, clove and nutmeg. The tannins are evident and have softened beautifully with time.
WINEMAKING | An exceptional growing season for Pinot Noir resulted in beautifully balanced fruit from over 20 year-old vines on the Boucherie Bench. Harvested by hand in early October, the fruit was chilled and soaked on the skins for several days before undergoing spontaneous fermentation. The wine was gently pressed before barrel ageing for 10 months exclusively in French oak barrels.
TASTING | An elegant and enchanting wine, expect an inviting blend of cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit with classic notes of undergrowth and the quality French oak providing an intriguing array of spices. The palate is seductive and complex with smooth, polished tannins and a lingering finish.
WINEMAKING | A blend of our premium Pinot Noir blocks and clones grown at our West Kelowna estate, some of the vines date back to the 1970’s giving exceptional fruit complexity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using a combination
of indigenous and French cultivated yeast strains. After fermentation, the wine is aged in medium-plus toasted new and old French oak barrels for 11 months before blending and bottling, giving depth and character to deliver a powerful yet supple wine.
TASTING | Expect an inviting mix of ripe red fruits, such as cherry, raspberry and cranberry that lift the palate, along with undertones of earth, allspice and clove. The tannins are evident and have softened beautifully with time. Suave, with an effortless elegance, we recommend serving at 15°C to enhance your tasting experience.
WINEMAKING | A blend of our premium Pinot Noir blocks and clones grown at our West Kelowna estate, some of the vines date back to the 1970’s giving exceptional fruit complexity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using a combination
of indigenous and French cultivated yeast strains.
TASTING | On the nose, bright aromas of ripe cherry, plum, sage, and strawberry leaf leading to rich scents of cola, sweet clove, tobacco leaf, tea tree, cedar, anise, and leather. A soft, round entry on the palate with flavours of currant, cherry, cocoa nib with a supple tannin and medium mouthfeel.
