January 2010

Many new wineries are featured this month as well as Merlot's and Chardonnay's, which are no surprise as they are the largest planted grape varieties in British Columbia and the growing conditions are excellent.  The many different terroir up and down the Okanagan Valley ensure great diversity in style and flavour profiles.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Cassini Cellars 2007 Chardonnay
Crowsnest Vineyards 2008 Stahltank  Chardonnay
Ex Nihilo 2008 Pinot Gris
Arrowleaf Cellars 2006 Solstice Chardonnay
Calona Vineyards 2008 Sovereign Opal
Intrigue 2008 Pinot Gris

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Young & Wyse Collection 2008 Merlot
Young & Wyse Collection 2008 Shiraz
8th Generation 2008 Merlot
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2008 Merlot
Crowsnest Vineyards 2007 Barcello Canyon Merlot
Cassini Cellars 2007 Merlot

RED- for Red Club:
Painted Rock 2007 Estate Merlot
Ex Nihilo 2006 Merlot
Jackson Triggs 2005 Sunrock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Nk'Mip 2007 Qwam Qwmt Merlot
Stags Hollow 2006 Heritage Block 1
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2008 Reserve Syrah
 

November 2009

The theme for this Wine Club was definitely around award winners from the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival and the International Value Awards.  Most of these wines were Gold Medal winners with two of them being the Best White and Best Red of Show.  A complimentary gift of Savour Magazine and some fun Holiday wine charms were enclosed.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Quinta Ferreira 2008 Mistura Branca
Quails' Gate 2008 Chenin Blanc
Arrowleaf Cellars 2008 Pinot Gris
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2008 Riesling
8th Generation Vineyards 2008 Riesling
Gehringer Brothers  2008 Dry Rock Sauvignon Blanc

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Paradise Ranch 2008 Late Harvest Merlot
Arrowleaf Cellars 2007 Zweigelt
Church and State Wines 2007 Coyote Bowl Syrah
Jackson Triggs 2006 Grand Reserve Cabernet Shiraz
Road 13 Vineyards 2007 Merlot
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2007 Pinot Noir

RED- for Red Club:
NK'MIP 2006 Quam Qwmt Syrah
Inniskillin Okanagan  2007 Discovery Series Malbec
See Ya Later Ranch 2007 Ping
Township 7 Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2007 Bordello
Therapy Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir
 

September 2009

Here we are at the end of "the summer that started late and lasted forever.  Enclosed in this selection were many Thanksgiving wines to enjoy with friends and family.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
8th Generation Vineyards 2008 Pinot Gris
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2007 Chardonnay
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2008 Rotberger
Larch Hills Winery 2008 Gewurztraminer
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2008 Pinot Gris
St. Hubertus Winery  2007 Pinot Blanc

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Stags Hollow 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Desert Hills Winery 2008 Gamay Noir
Lang Vineyards 2006 Merlot
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Estate Merlot
Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc
Zero Balance Vineyard 2006 Malbec

RED- for Red Club:
Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2008 Kay-Syrah
Church and State Wines 2006 Meritage
Stags Hollow 2006 Heritage Block 1
Noble Ridge Vineyards 2006 Meritage
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2006 Organic Cabernet Franc
Laughing Stock Vineyards 2006 Portfolio
 

July  2009

Summer parties are in full swing and we love those burger recipes and ideas in Vines Magazine that was provided to all our Wine Club members.  We featured some Kalala Organic Estate Winery wines in this Wine Club and all is fine at the winery after they were evacuated due to the Glenrosa fires. They went the extra mile to get their wines to us on time for our Wine Club.  What a great group of smiling people at Kalala, no matter what the situation.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2008 Kerner
Hester Creek estate Winery 2008 Trebbiano
Larch Hills Winery 2008 Dry Siegerrebe
Little Straw Vineyard 2008 Tapestry
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2008 Pinot Gris
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2008 Gewurztraminer

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Chandra Estate Winery 2007 Red Fusion
Church and State Wines  2006 Church Mouse Pinot Noir
Mount Boucherie Estate Winery 2006 Summit Zweigelt
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2006 Organic Pinot Noir
D'Angelo Estate Winery 2006 Tempranillo
Twisted Tree 2007 Second Crossing Syrah

RED- for Red Club:
Dunham and Froese Estate Winery 2007 Amicitia Red
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Platinum Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2007 Merlot
Red Rooster 2006 Reserve Merlot
Therapy Vineyards 2007 Freuds Ego
Tantalus Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir
 

May  2009

Many new releases are included in this Club.  We have enclosed a wine and food chart as well as the "Best of Varietal" list of winners from the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival.  There are several winners that have been in past Wine Club deliveries and several that are included in this selection.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2008 Ehrenfelser
Dirty Laundry Vineyards Woo Woo Vines  2008 Gewurztraminer
Herder Winery and Vineyards  2008 Pinot Gris
Poplar Grove Monster Vineyards  2008 Manmade White
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards  2008 Gewurztraminer
Twisted Tree Vineyards and Winery 2007  Second Crossing Pinot Gris Chardonnay

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Merlot Cabernet
Church and State Wines  2006 Merlot Cabernet
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2005 Cabernet Franc
Inniskillin Okanagan  2005 Discovery Series Malbec
Mission Hill Family Vineyards 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Twisted Tree Vineyards and Winery  2006 Six Vines

RED- for Red Club:
Diry Laundry Vineyard 2007 Cabernet Merlot
Poplar Grove 2005 The Legacy
Recline Ridge 2006 Marechal Foch
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2006 Organic Syrah
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2005 Oldfield's Collection Merlot
Wild Goose Vineyards 2006 Merlot
 

March  2009

There are many new small wineries included in this Wine Club including a new Organic Winery.The complimentary Vines magazine reviews many wines that have been included previously in our Club! The newest Wine Trails is also included.  We encourage everyone to visit their local farm market as they start opening again in the Spring. 

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Chandra Estate Winery 2007 Pinot Gris
8th Generation Winery  2007 Dry Riesling
Lang Vineyards 2007 Farm Riesling
Larch Hills Vineyard & Winery 2007 Ortega
Ganton & Larson Prospect Winery 2007 Larch Tree Riesling
Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2007 Chenin Blanc

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Dirty Laundry 2007 Merlot
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2006 Grand Reserve Shiraz
Larch Hills Vineyard and Winery 2007 Marechal Foch
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir
Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2006 Merlot
Robin Ridge 2006 Merlot

RED- for Red Club:
Herder Winery & Vineyards 2007 Josehpine
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2006 Merlot
Nk'MIP Cellars 2005 Quam Qwmt Pinot Noir
Osoyoos Larose 2005 Petals d'Osoyoos
Road 13 Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Black Sage Vineyards Meritage
 

January  2009

This month's theme is value.  You will find a few price selections, but we feel these are still excellent value.  With a penny punching atmosphere globally, the best way to stretch your dollar and still have a "special treat wine" is to purchase less expensive wines for the day to day and caretully select a few high end wines from time to time.  This would also be a good time to enjoy some of those cellar dwellers you hid away over the past couple of years.  Enclosed is a Discover Wines custom designed 6 bottle bag - notice the cushioned bottom, extra tall and wide and re-enforced seams to take heavy loads.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Calona Vineyards 2007 Sovereign Opal
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery  2007 Desert Sun
Mount Boucherie Estate 2007 Pinot Gris
Ganton and Larson Prospect Winery 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2007 Dry Riesling
Mission Hill Family Estate 2006 Perpetua

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Osoyoos Larose 2006 Le Grand Vin
Ganton & Larson Prospect Winery 2006 Cabernet Merlot
Calona Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2007 Cuvee Noir
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2006 Cabernet Merlot
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2007 Gamay Noir

RED- for Red Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars 2005 Solstice
Mission Hill Family Estate 2005 Quatrain
Mt. Boucherie  2005 Summit Reserve Merlot
See Ya Later Ranch 2006 Ping
Mission Hill Family Estate 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir
The View Estate Winery 2007 Pinotage
 

November  2008

This month's theme is award winners and Holiday sippers for holiday suppers. Most of the wines are award winners at the recent Okanagan Wine Festival.  There are food pairing suggestions, a complimentary gift bag and complimentary editions of Eat Magazine, Vines and Northwest Palate as well as the full list of award winners from the judged competition of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival and the People's Choice winners.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Blasted Church Vineyards 2007 Gewurztaminer
Gray Monk Estate Winery  2007 Gewurztraminer
Kalala Organic Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2007 Pinot Gris
Ganton and larson prospect Winery 2007 Ogopogo's Lair Pinot Grigio
Noble Ridge Vineyards and  Winery 2007 Chrdonnay
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2006 Chardonnay

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Estate Select Meritage
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2006 Proprietors Reserve Shiraz
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2005 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Road 13 Vineyards 2006 Merlot
See Ya Later Ranch 2006 Pinot Noir
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Franc

RED- for Red Club:
Sandhill Vineyards 2005 Small Lots Three
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2006 Seven Poplars Merlot
Inniskillin Okanagan 2006 Discover Series Malbec
NK'MIP Vineyards 2005 Qwam Qwmp Meritage
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2006 Sunrock Shiraz
Twisted Tree Estate Wines 2007 Second Crossing Merlot
 

September  2008

This selection included some information regarding the upcoming grape harvest conditions, as well as Okanagan Wine Festival event details.  Golden Mile Cellars changed their name to Road 13 Vineyards and there are a couple of their new releases in this Wine Club. 

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Gris
Blasted Church Vineyards  2006 Hatfields Fuse
Quails' Gate Estate Winery  2007 Dry Riesling
Road 13 Vineyards 2007 Honest John's White
Saturna Island Winery 2006 Vintners Select Chardonnay
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2007 Semillon

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2007 Gamay
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2007 Cuvee Rouge
Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Select Lot Collection Merlot
Road 13 Vineyards 2007 Honest John's Red
Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2006 Limited Release Old Vines Foch
Saturna Island Winery 2006 Vintners Select Pinot Noir

RED- for Red Club:
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2006 Merlot
Blasted Church Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Merlot
Saturna Island Winery 2006 Vintners Select Merlot
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Syrah
Church and State Wines 2006 Coyote Bowl Syrah
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Platinum Reserve Pinot Noir
 

July  2008

Introducing British Columbia's newest winery : Kalala Organic Estate Winery!  We were very impressed with the quality and pricepoint coming from this new winery. They own vineyards up and down the Okanagan Valley and have been growing grapes for over 15 years.  Enclosed among other publications is the summer edition of Wine Trails, of which one of our team members is now writing for. 

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Blasted Church Vineyards 2007 Chardonnay Musque
Cedar Creek Estate Winery  2007 Proprietors White
Church and State Wines  2006 Church Mouse Chardonnay
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2007 Classic Ehrenfenser
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Gris
Little Straw Vineyards 2007 Tapestry

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Blasted Church Vineyards 2006 Merlot
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Merlot Cabernet
Church and State Wines 2006 Merlot
Ganton and Larson Prospect Winery  2006 Red Willow Shiraz
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2006 Zweigelt
Quails' Gate Winery 2007 Rose

RED- for Red Club:
Golden Mile Cellars 2006 Pinot Noir
Inniskillin Okanagan 2005 Dark Horse Meritage
Jackson Triggs 2005 Proprietors Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2006 Meritage
Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Select Lot Collection Syrah
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2004 Platinum Cabernet Franc
 

May  2008

This Wine Club included a complimentary copy of Eat Magazine which was filled with mouthwatering recipe pages.  Also included were a set of 5 wine charms to add to summer fun entertaining.  For the first time we had two Kerners in this Wine Club and one of the best value whites in BC you'll find. The reds included some of the most "big" and sought after reds produced in BC.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Proprietors White
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery  2006 Schönburger Gewurztraminer
Golden Mile Cellars  2006 Road 13 White
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2006 Kerner
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2006 Kerner
Therapy Vineyards 2007 Freudian Sip

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Blasted Church Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Merlot
Dunham and Froese 2006 Merlot
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery 2006 Syrah
St. Hubertus  2006 Oak Bay Marechal Foch
Therapy Vineyards 2006 Freud's Ego
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2004 Oldfields Collection Merlot

RED- for Red Club:
Calona Vineyards Sandhill 2005 Cabernet Merlot
Calona Vineyards Sandhill 2004 Small Lots Three
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2005 Mirage
Quails' Gate 2005 Limited Release Merlot
Tantalus Vineyards 2006 Pinot Noir
Soaring Eagle 2005 Merlot
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2004 Odyssey Merlot (in lieu of Therapy Merlot)
 

March  2008

This Wine Club included some information about decanting wines and a complimentary copy of Vines Magazine.  The first 2007 white wine released, Arrowleaf Bacchus, made it into our Wine Club as the first taste of Spring!

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars 2007 Bacchus
Blasted Church Vineyards  2006 Hatfields Fuse
Prospect Winery 2006 Councils Punch Bowl Sauvignon Blanc
Quinta Ferreira 2006 Viognier
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2005 Star Galaxy White
Therapy Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars  2006 Pinot Noir
Golden Mile Cellars 2006 Zinfandel
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery  2006 Marechal Foch
Therapy Vineyards 2006 Merlot
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Franc
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2005 Merlot

RED- for Red Club:
Quails' Gate 2006 Limited Release Pinot Noir
Dunham and Froese Estate Winery 2006  3 Dog Red
Mission Hill Family Estate 2005 Reserve Shiraz
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2006 Baco Noir
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2006 Optimum Pinot Noir
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Platinum Merlot
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2004 Odyssey Merlot (in lieu of Therapy Merlot)
 

January  2008

As we packed wines for this Wine Club, it is the Icewine Festival at Sun Peaks Ski Resort in Kamloops.  We have included a fabulous Icewine for our Mixed Club members.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Blanc
Hester Creek Estate Winery  2006 Chardonnay
Little Straw Vineyards 2006 Tapestry
Sonoran Estate Winery 2005 Oraniensteiner
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2006 Chardonnay
See Ya Later Ranch 2005 Ehrenfelser Icewine

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars  2004 Solstice
First Estate Cellars 2005 Marechal Foch
Golden Mile Cellars  2006 Syrah
Jackson Triggs 2003 Proprietors Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Jackson Triggs 2005 Sunrock Vineyards
Thornhaven Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Noir

RED- for Red Club:
Golden Mile Cellars  2006 Black Arts Syrah
Inniskillin Okanagan 2005 Pinotage Discovery Series
Osoyoos Larose  2005 Le Grand Vin
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery  2005 Merlot
Calona Wines Sandhill Estate Vineyards 2005 Gamay Noir
Therapy Vineyards  2006 Merlot
 

November  2007

An unprecedented number of medal winning wines were collected for this "treasure" of Wine Club selections.  In reviewing past selections we have predicted many of the accolades and awards. This year's harvest was reported to have been one of the longest in many years.  It started in mid September and lingered through bouts of cloud and sunshine until early November with Icewine expectations yet to come.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars 2006 Chardonnay
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2006 Siegerrebe
Golden Mile Cellars 2006 Chardonnay
See Ya Later Ranch  2006  Riesling
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2006 Ehrenfelser
Ganton and Larson Prospect Winery 2006 Pinot Grigio

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Gray Monk Estate Winery  Odyssey III NV Fortified
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Classic Merlot
See Ya Later Ranch  2005 Ping
Jackson Triggs 2005 Grand Reserve Shiraz
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Cabernet Franc
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2003 Cabernets

RED- for Red Club:
Blasted Church Vineyards 2006 The Damn Flood
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Estate Select Meritage
Hester Creek Estate Winery  2004 Reserve Merlot
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Black Sage Cabernet Sauvignon
Jackson Triggs 2005 Grand Reserve Cabernet Shiraz
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Pinnacle
 

September  2007

We were happy to see more abundance in the 2006 whites and this year looks good for quality and quantity , and so with this comes customer demand.  Distribution channels compete for "allocations" and inventories deplete quickly from BC wineries.  If you have any favorites, get them quickly while they are still available.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2005 Unoaked Chardonnay
Granite Creek 2005 Kerner
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2006 Pinot Blanc
Lang Vineyards Winery 2006 Farm Riesling
Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2006 Gewurztaminer
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2006 Sauvignon Blanc

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Inniskillin Okanagan 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lang Vineyards 2005 Grand Pinot Red
Quails' Gate Estate Winery  2005 Old Vines Foch
Red Rooster Winery 2005 Cabernet Merlot
Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Noir
Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 2004 Reserve Syrah

RED- for Red Club:
Golden Mile Estate Winery 2005 5th Element Red
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Estate Syrah
Church and State 2005 Saddle Ridge Vineyard Syrah
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2006 Gamay Noir
Mission Hill EstateWinery 2004 Fork in the Road Red
 

July 2007

We have a great collection of award winners and summer sippers.  Enclosed are numerous complimentary industry publications as well as a comprehensive yet interesting set of articles about the Riedel Crystal Dynasty. 

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2006 Pinot Gris
Red Rooster Winery 2006 Gewurztraminer
Mt. Boucherie  2004 Summit Reserve Chardonnay
Quails Gate' Estate Winery 2006 Chasselas Pinot Blanc
Saturna Iland Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Gris
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2006 Gewurztraminer

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Granite Creek Estate Wines 2005 Gamay Noir
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2005 Meritage
Little Straw Vineyards 2005 Limited Release Merlot
Osoyoos Larose 2004 Petals de Osoyoos
Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery 2004 Merlot
Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 2004 Reserve Merlot

RED- for Red Club:
Blasted Church Winery 2005 Merlot
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Noir
Hillside Estate Winery 2005 Cabernet Franc
Jackson Triggs 2004 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Noble Ridge Estate Winery 2004
 

May 2007

Most of the wines in this collection were awarded at the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival and/or at the recent All Canadian Wine Awards. Of note are the fresh 2006 whites and the highly rated 2004 and 2005 reds, many with numerous awards already!  Enjoy the complimentary literature and a copy of the 2007 Canadian Wine Annual, special delivered by the great folks at Wine Access for the Discover Wines Club members.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Burrowing Owl Vineyards 2006 Pinot Gris
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2006 Ehrenfelser
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Lang Vineyards 2006 Gewurztraminer
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Thornhaven  Estate Winery 2006 Gewurztraminer

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2004 Mirage
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2005 Dry Rock Merlot
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2005 Merlot
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2005 Enchanted Vines Solus Foch
Jackson Triggs 2004 Grand Reserve Merlot
Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery 2004 Cabernet Franc

RED- for Red Club:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2004 Platinum Reserve Meritage
Church and State Wines 2005 Coyote Bowl Merlot
Jackson Triggs 2005 Proprietors Reserve Shiraz
Mistral Estate Winery 2005 Merlot
Antelope Ridge 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Noble Ridge Vineyards and Winery 2005 Pinot Noir
 

March 2007

Our theme for this month is "Old and New". The old wines are with "OLD Vines" designations on the label.  By BC wine Standards (Wine Law) only vines that exceed 25 years in age may use this term.  "New" wines are new releases.  It must be spring as the long awaited 2006 whites are arriving and if the grapevine is accuratge, this is one of the best vintages in many years. Enclosed is a demo DVD from local artist, Serge Mazerand "Cheers! Piano Solo". Discover Wines is starting to offer musical recordings with selections from local artists and nothing pairs better with BC wine than homegrown BC tunes.

WHITE - for Mixed Club:
Arrowleaf Cellars Bacchus 2006 Bacchus
Church and State Wines Church Mouse 2005 Chardonnay
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2005 See Ya Later Ranch Jimmy My Pal
Little Straw Vineyards 2005 Old Vines Auxerrois
Sonoran Estate Winery 2004 Pinot Gris
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Gewurztraminer

RED - for both Mixed and Red Club:
Calona Vineyards 2004 Classic Sonata (port-style)
Hillside Estate Winery 2005 Old Vines Gamay Noir
NK'MP Cellar 2004 Merlot
Sonoran Estate Winery 2003 Pinot Noir
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Franc

RED - for Red Club:
Osoyoos Larose 2004 Le Grand Vin
Golden Mile Cellars 2004 Merlot
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2004 Estate Meritage
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2005 See Ya Later Ranch Ping
Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 SLC (Select Lot Collection) Merlot
Quails Gate Estate Winery 2004 Limited Release Old Vines Foch
 

January 2007

Enclosed with this Wine Club is a complimentary edition of Wine Access Magazine with the 2006 Canadian Wine Awards.  We were able to round up 10 medal winners for you!

WHITE:
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2005 White Feather
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Blanc
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Gewurztraminer
Arrowleaf Cellars 2005 White Feather
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Blanc

RED:
Mt. Boucherie  Estate Winery 2003 Merlot
Mission Hill Family Estate 2005 Rigamarole
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2003 Black Sage Vineyard Merlot
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Arrowleaf Cellars 2004 Pinot Noir
NK'MP 2003 Quan Qwmt Meritage
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2002 Cabernets
 

November  2006

Enclosed are winners from the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2006! As you look through the awards list, you will see many wines that have been in previous Discover Wine Club selections!  Enjoy your gift of the re-usable bottle tags which will be handy for your cellar no matter how big or small your collection may be.  With gift giving season approaching you can always use an extra gift bag for a quick hostess gift; we hope this one comes in handy. Hope your wine lasts through the holidays!

WHITE:
Calona Vineyards Artist Series  2005 Pinot Gris
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2005 Classic Dry Riesling
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Blanc
Red Rooster Winery 2005 Chardonnay
Sandhill Vineyards Estate 2005 Pinot Blanc
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2005 Gewurztraminer

RED:
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2004 Classic Merlot
Jackson Triggs 2004 Grand Reserve Meritage
Inniskillin Okanagan 2004 Dark Horse Vineyards Meritage
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Black Sage Vineyard Meritage
Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Reserve Merlot
Lang Vineyards 2005 Soaring Eagle Pinot Noir
 

September  2006

This month's theme is all about new releases, and a debut of a new winery in Kelowna.  Thanksgiving will soon be here so we have assured you have a wide selection of Turkey friendly wines. We have seen the "organic movement" in wine more and more of late. You will taste some examples in this selection. Hope you enjoy your gift of a "thumb" stopper!

WHITE:
Rollingdale Winery 2004 Gewurztraminer
Church and State Wines 2005 Sauvignon Blanc
Little Straw Vinyeards 2005 Tapestry
Arrowleaf Cellars 2005 Gewurztraminer
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2005 Pinot Gris
Jackson Triggs  2005 Proprietors Reserve Cabernet Franc Rose

RED:
Rollingdale Winery 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Church and State Wines 2004 Stoney Hills Merlot
Little Straw Vinyeards 2003 Pinot Noir
Arrowleaf Cellars 2003 Solstice
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2002 Odyssey Series Merlot
Jackson Triggs  2004 Proprietors Reserve Shiraz
 

July 2006

Rose(rosay) is a perfect summer wine.  Enclosed is history and other interesting information about Rose's.  As well are complimentary editions of Wine Trails, Eat magazine and Home Living.  Home Living has an article about Rose's written by Paul Clark.  Paul is a wine writer and educator and when he is not doing that you can find him in Discover Wines selling wine and sharing his knowledge!

ROSE:
St. Hubertus Vineyards 2005 Gamay Rose
Thornhaven Vineyards 2005 Divino de Levanto (Heavenly Rose)

WHITE:
Church and State Wines 2005 Church Mouse Series Pinot Gris
St Hubertus Vineyards 2005 Pinot Blanc
Lang Vineyards 2005 Grand Pinot White
Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery 2004 Ortega

RED:
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2004 Merlot
Church and State Wines 2004 Church Mouse Series Syrah
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 2004 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2005 Optimum Pinot Noir
Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 Syrah SLC (Select Lot Collection)
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2003 Pinot Noir
 

May 2006

We have included information about the usage of oak in wines and a hard colour copy of an oak aroma and flavour descriptor wheel.  We have also enclosed a pouring disk.  Discover Wines has carefully selected and saved some of the gems from the recent Spring Okanagan Wine Festival Best of Varietal Competition, plus some 2002 vintage Big Reds, for this Spring Wine Club.

WHITE:
Blasted Church Revered Series 2004 Chardonnay
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2005 Dry Riesling
Golden Mile Estate Winery 2004 Chardonnay
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2004 Odyssey Gewurztraminer Alsace Clone
Summerhill Pyramid Winery Cipes Brut

RED:
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2002 Cabernet Franc
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2004 Dry Rock Merlot
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2002 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz
Jackson Triggs Vintners 2003 Grand Reserve Meritage
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2003 Gamay
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2002 Black Sage Vineyard Merlot
 

March 2006

Open all reds early and/or decant if possible!
Make sure to peruse your enclosed reading material soon, there may be reviews on some of the wines you just got.
Don’t forget to buy tickets ASAP for Spring Okanagan Wine Festival events, they sell out very quickly.
Got a question or comment do not hesitate to call or Email.
Tasting notes /Laurels and Lemons always welcome.

WHITE
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2004 Seven Poplars Chardonnay
Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery 2004 Optima
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2004 Pinot Blanc
Wild Goose Vineyards Mystic River 2004 Pinot Blanc
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2005 Gewurztraminer
Little Straw Vineyards 2004 Tapestry

RED
Sandhill, Small Lots Program Burrowing Owl Vineyard 2003 Barbera
Sandhill, Burrowing Owl Vineyard 2004 Gamay Noir
Hillside Estate Winery 2003 Mosaic
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2002 Cabernet Franc
Mount Boucherie Winery 2003 Summit Reserve Summit
Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

January 2006

Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and festive holiday season and were able to enjoy some of your previous Wine Club selections! A New Year brings new beginnings and in this Wine Club we are featuring four new wineries, two new wines from not so new wineries, and two newly awarded. We have also included the two of the best selling VALUE WINES in Discover Wines.

Enclosed as well is a list of the “BC versus Bordeaux Challenge” you have just received one of the award winners. Look on the front page of our website www.discoverwines.com for the link to Wine Press Northwest Magazine “The Best of the Best” list.

Here are the new wineries websites if you would like to find out more about them: www.nobleridge.com, www.mistralestatewinery.com, www.bountycellars.com  www.granitecreek.ca

Please enjoy your complementary copies of Eat magazine and Wine Trails. We have enclosed a little gift for you wine lovers, a glass charm of your very own….let it live on your favorite tasting glass and hopefully you will only have to share the bottle not the glass!

WHITE:
Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery 2004 G2
Granite Creek Estate Winery 2003 Ehrenfelser
Bounty Cellars 2004 Equinox
Peller Estates Heritage Select 2004 Sauvignon Blanc
Mistral Estate Winery 2004 Pinot Gris

RED:
Mount Boucherie Winery 2003 Summit Reserve Pinot Noir
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2001 Pinnacle ’01
Mistral Estate Winery 2004 Zweigelt
Okanagan Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Merlot
Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery 2004 Z3
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2003 Meritage

DESSERT WINE:
Granite Creek Estate Winery 2003 Select Late Harvest Ehrenfelser

November 2005

All these wines are Fall Okanagan Wine Festival (OKWF) winners from last month, with the exception of the highly sought-after Osoyoos Larose. You will find a separate information sheet from the winery about this wine. During the wine festival we were hard at work for you doing lots of wine tasting to bring you a great collection! We have also included a full list of award winners and the latest Eat Magazine. Your gift today is a stylish bottle stopper and pourer, one of the more popular wine toys in the Store. We do love to hear from you as you enjoy the wines and any comments about the wine selections.

WHITE:
Noble Ridge Vineyards and Winery 2004 Chardonnay
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2004 Gewurztraminer
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2004 Classic Riesling
Arrowleaf Cellars 2004 White Feather
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2003 Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

RED:
Osoyoos Larose 2003 Grand Vin
Red Rooster Winery 2004 Pinot Noir
Golden Mile Estate Winery 2004 Road 13 Red
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2002 Merlot
Jackson Triggs 2003 Proprietors Reserve Shiraz
Cedar Creek Estate Winery 2003 Estate Select Syrah

DESERT WINE:
Quails Gate Estate Winery 2002 Fortified Vintage Foch

September 2005

Fall is upon us and new wine releases are coming daily! It is time for vintners to empty out barrels and tanks to make way for the upcoming harvest. Many of these selected wines are new releases and you are one of the first to have them! (Which is a good thing since some of these highly sought-after wines come and go faster than you can blink an eye…)
Please enjoy these complementary editions of Eat Magazine, Wine Trails Harvest Issue, and Vines Magazine.

Discover Wines has made it into our first national wine magazine, so please check out the page in Vines that we have bookmarked.

We hope you enjoy these wines and your comments and special requests are always welcome!


WHITE:
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2000 EV Alchemy Chardonnay
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2002 Glowing Amber
Arrowleaf Cellars 2004 Pinot Gris
Crowsnest Vineyards 2004 Chardonnay Stahltank
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2004 Ehrenfelser

RED:
Fairview Cellars 2003 The Bears Meritage
Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery 2004 Gamay Noir
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2002 Merlot
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2001 Merlot
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2001 Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2004 Baco Noir

DESERT WINE:
Paradise Ranch 2003 Late Harvest Merlot
 

July 2005

We have put together quite a collection of reading material for you this time which includes a complimentary edition of Vines Magazine (see page 25 for a Pinot Gris feature), Okanagan Wine Festival Summer and Fall Calendars of Events, the BC Wine Route Map (if you are planning on visiting any wineries this summer) and the Summer Edition of Wine Trails.

This months’ theme is Terroir and we have noted the source of the grapes. As you will see most are Estate grown. You may draw your own conclusions as to whether or not Terroir is expressed in the selections. Too much work you say …chill down one of these whites or the Rose and chill out with our favorite Summer Sippers and a wine magazine!
Your comments are always welcome.

WHITE:
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2004 Pinot Gris
Golden Mile Cellars 2004 Road 13 White
Gray Monk Estate Winery 2003 Siegerrebe
Hillside Estate Winery 2004 Muscat Ottonel
Lake Breeze Vineyards 2004 Semillon

RED:
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2003 Merlot
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2002 Merlot
Domain Combret 2002 Pinot Noir Lineage
Columbia Gardens 2003 Private Reserve Foch
Red Rooster Winery 2003 Merlot
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2002 Platinum Series Cabernet Franc

ROSE OR BLUSH:
Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 2004 Rose

May 2005

We have been tasting lots of wine over the past few months to bring you this selection (we call it research)! These BC wines are in limited production and most are multi-award-winners. In the past week awards have been issued for the Spring 2005 Okanagan Wine Festival and the 2005 All Canadian Wine Championships where BC wines once again cleaned house. We hope you enjoy your complimentary edition of Wine Access Magazine. We have enclosed a full list of the Okanagan Wine Festival Spring 2005 Best of Varietals winners as well as the BC winners from the All Canadian Wine Championships, the two most recent competitions for Canadian Wines.

WHITE:
Blasted Church, Chardonnay 2004 Musque
Wild Goose Vineyards  2004 Pinot Gris
Gehringer Brothers Dry Rock Vineyards  2003 Chardonnay
Cedar Creek Estate Winery  2004 Ehrenfelser
Blossom Winery  2002 Riesling Late Harvest

RED:
Thornhaven Estates  2002 Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir
Quails Gate Estate Winery  2002 Old Vines Foch
NK’MIP Cellars  2002 Merlot
Jackson – Triggs  2002 Proprietors’ Reserve Meritage
Arrowleaf Cellars  2002 Zweigelt
Cedar Creek Estate Winery   2002 Platinum Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

ROSE OR BLUSH:
Gray Monk Estate Winery  2003 Rotberger

March 2005

Here is a great selection of “news, screws and whos”! You are the first to receive these new 2004’s. You will see more wineries utilizing screwtops and we have also included a few very hard to find wines. (we saved our limited quantity just for you and are glad to get them out from hiding under our desk!) Please enjoy the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival guide and organza gift bag.

WHITE:
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2001 Gold Label Series Chardonnay
Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 Five Vineyards Dry Riesling
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2004 Gewurztraminer
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2004 Chasselas
Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2003 Proprietors’ Reserve Viognier

RED:
Domain De Chaberton Estate Winery 2001 Barrel Reserve Syrah
Fairview Cellars 2003 Cabernet Merlot
Golden Mile Cellars 2003 Pinot Noir
Red Rooster Winery 2003 Grand Reserve Merlot
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2002 Cabernet Franc


DESSERT, SPARKLING OR APERITIF:
Arrowleaf Cellars 2003 Select Late Harvest Vidal
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2002 Fortified Vintage Foch
 

January 2005

We have again selected all award-winning wines for you! All are award-winning and many have won multiple awards! We sincerely hope you enjoy them and as always you can order more of your favorites. We hope you enjoy your complimentary Winter Edition of BC Wine Trails and two-step waiters corkscrew.

WHITE:
Mt Boucherie Estate Winery  2003 Semillon
Calona Vineyards  2003 Artist Series Pinot Blanc
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards  2002 See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay
Jackson-Triggs Vintners  2003 Proprietors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery  2003 Private Reserve Gewurztraminer

RED:
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery  2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Jackson-Triggs Vintners  2002 Grand Reserve Meritage
Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards  2002 Dark Horse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
CedarCreek Estate Winery  2001 Platinum Reserve Pinot Noir 
Hester Creek Estate Winery  2002 Cabernet Merlot
NK’MIP Cellars 2002 Pinot Noir

DESSERT, SPARKLING OR APERITIF:
Hillside Estate Winery  2002 Late Harvest Pinot Blanc

November 2004

Welcome to Discover Wines Wine Club! We have carefully selected all Gold and Silver Medal winners from the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. Many of these are produced in very limited quantities and we hope you enjoy them! You can always order more of your favorites! Please enjoy your complimentary copy of Wine Access and Wine Trails – Happy Holidays!

WHITE:
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery  2003 Black Sage Vineyard Pinot Blanc
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery  2003 Gewurztraminer
Cedar Creek Estate Winery  2002 Estate Select Chardonnay
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery  2003 Limited Release Chenin Blanc
Summerhill Pyramid Winery  2002 Platinum Series Pinot Gris

RED:
Jackson-Triggs Vintners  2001 Grand Reserve Merlot
Mission Hill Family Estate  2002 Reserve Shiraz
Gray Monk Estate Winery  2002 Gamay Noir
Sandhill Calona Wines  2002 Cabernet Franc
Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards  2002 See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Noir

DESSERT, SPARKING OR APERITIF:
Lang Vineyards  2003 Select Late Harvest Riesling
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards  2003 Kerner Icewine