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Wine Cellar 1: New World Wines Lots #300

Lot #301 2004 MAJELLA ”THE MALLEEA” Value: $720 Six 750 ml bottles. ”The Malleea” by Majella is recognized as one of Australia’s great collectible wines. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from the famous Coonawarra wine region in South Australia, the wine has been included in the Langton’s Classification of Australia Wines for many years. ”The Malleea” is regarded by many as the perfect example of ”The Great Australian Blend.” This 2004 sample has been selected by winemaker Bruce Gregory from the Majella wine museum, and he suggests the wine could be aged for another 10 years or so before drinking. Donated by: Majella Wines

Lot #302 WOLF BLASS BLACK LABEL VERTICAL Value: $600 Five 750 ml bottles. Five bottles of Black Label: a powerful expression of the Wolf Blass philosophy of synergistic blending, Black Label is built on persistence of flavour, seamless texture and long, velvety tannins, with opulent yet elegant fruit from the Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale providing richness, depth and exceptional complexity. The idea behind Black Label is simple: take the year’s very best wines and weave them together into a synergistic whole, the resultant wine being greater than the sum of its parts. Vintages include 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005. Donated by: Castello di Gabbiano

Lot #303 1998 MOSSWOOD CABERNET Value: $450 One 1.5 L bottle. Mosswood is one of Australia’s premium Cabernet producers. Made in Margaret River, this wine has been an iconic collector’s item for many years. Donated by: Inland Trading Co.


Lot #304 2012 THE VICAR SHIRAZ Value: $600 Two 1.5 L bottles. The Vicar is Chapel Hill’s flagship wine and is an annual vineyard selection of Chapel Hill’s most outstanding and expressive parcels of McLaren Vale Shiraz. This wine is intended to embody the commitment to McLaren Vale and its regal and noble variety in their belief in minimal intervention winemaking. 100% Shiraz, 100% McLaren Vale. Matured for 20 months in French oak. Charismatic layers of blueberry, roasted fennel seeds and cured meats, seamlessly interwoven into the firm but poised savoury texture. The synergistic balance of the cascading layers of varietal flavour, palate weight, tannin and acidity will ensure that the wine will develop further complexity over the next 15 to 20 years. Donated by: Chapel Hill Winery

Lot #305 2013 BABICH 100TH ANNIVERSARY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $600 One 750 ml bottle. This 100th Anniversary Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon from Babich Wines is individually numbered, signed by Joe Babich, and comes with a certificate in a beautiful presentation box. Donated by: Babich Wines

Lot #306 THE KINGS SERIES Value: $300 Four 1.5 L bottles. A set of four limited-edition Kings Series magnums from world renowned wine company Marisco Vineyards – home of The Ned. Signed by Brent Marris, owner and winemaker of Marisco Vineyards and The Ned. Brent is one of New Zealand’s leading winemakers and has received international accolades for his outstanding ability to create wines of exceptional quality. Set includes The Kings Wrath Pinot Noir (2011), The Kings Bastard Chardonnay (2011), The Kings Thorn Pinot Gris (2012) and The Kings Favour Sauvignon Blanc (2012). Donated by: Marisco Vineyards


Lot #307 2011 BODEGA COLOMÉ HIGH-ALTITUDE MALBEC Value: $600 Six 750 ml bottles. Bodega Colomé is located in northern Argentina, in the province of Salta. This selection of high altitude Malbecs showcases the wonderful expressions the Malbec grape can achieve at higher elevations. Each of these selections reveal the rich fruit, complexity and intense flavour that high-altitude Malbecs in Argentina can produce. Donated by: Bodega Colomé / Bodega Amalaya

Lot #308 DECERO MAGNUM TRIO Value: $600 Three 1.5 L bottles. This selection includes the 2009 Amano, the 2010 Malbec and the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon from Decero. The Amano has complex aromas and flavours from the violets of the Malbec to the dark fruit flavours of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The Malbec features a core intensity of red fruit flavours and lifted violet aromas that remain the signature of Malbec from the Remolinos Vineyard in Argentina, exquisitely balanced by freshness of acidity and an elegant integration of French oak. The Cabernet Sauvignon is defined by its taut dark fruit and cassis flavours with a hint of graphite. Layers of bold tannins and a long, complex finish. Donated by: Finca Decero

Lot #309 2012 LUIGI BOSCA SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC Value: $600 One 3 L bottle. Luigi Bosca is Argentina’s oldest family-owned winery whose CEO Alberto Arizu is heralded as a visionary. Exemplified in this wine, the DOC Malbec, which is one of the first appellation-controlled vineyards in the country. His effort is to create quality control and understanding of local terroir in Argentina and this stunning Malbec is a fabulous ambassador of the program. Consistently scoring above 90 points from all major critics, this wine is ready to drink or may be aged up to 10 years. Donated by: Luigi Bosca


Lot #310 2013 CARMEN GOLD Value: $600 Twelve 750 ml bottles. This Maipo Valley Cabernet has received high praise from many wine critics and has won numerous international wine awards. The handpicked grapes come from a specific lot in a vineyard planted in 1957. The wisdom of the vines endows the wine with deep flavours, balance, and concentration. Donated by: Carmen Vineyards

Lot #311 2009 PANGEA SYRAH Value: $800 Two 3 L bottles. Originating from the exclusive zone of Apalta in the Colchagua Valley, this wine brings together the vision, experience and philosophy of two prominent winemakers with two very different visions: John Duval, one of Australia’s most acclaimed winemakers of Penfold’s fame, and Felipe Tosso, chief winemaker at Viña Ventisquero. A Syrah distinguished by complex flavours and aromas that mesh together to create something extraordinary. Pangea is full-bodied with noteworthy concentration. It is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, then in bottle for another year. This imparts balance and brings into focus all the purity, vivacity and elegance of our Apalta fruit. Donated by: Viña Ventisquero

Lot #312 2001 CONCHA Y TORO MERLOT Value: $300 One 5 L bottle. Concha y Toro has made a big, burly Merlot with mass appeal given how rich, extracted and oaky it is. The nose is dense as chocolate cake and deep as a well. The mouth is chewy and thick, with chocolate-covered berries and another whack of wood. Donated by: Darrell and Dierdre Ert


Lot #313 GRUET WINERY SELECTION Value: $625 Twenty-four 750 ml bottles. The Gruet family, already well-established making Champagne since 1952 in France, knew a few European winemakers who had started vineyards in New Mexico with pleasing results. So they visited the state and realized it had an ideal climate for growing grapes. In 1983, the Gruets purchased a vineyard near the Elephant Butte Reservoir and expanded their legacy to the US. This 24-bottle selection is a very special example of the winery’s best. Donated by: Gruet Winery

Lot #314 CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ARTIST SERIES VERTICAL Value: $600 Five 750 ml bottles. Five year vertical of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Artist Series. Includes 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages. Donated by: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Lot #315 2014 WATERBROOK RESERVE WINE SELECTION Value: $875 Twenty-four 750 ml bottles. Founded in 1984, Waterbrook is known for fruit-forward, food-friendly wines – primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. With more than 150 combined best buys and critical scores of 90 points or higher, winemaker John Freeman works with outstanding vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and throughout the greater Columbia Valley. This lot includes twenty-four bottles of a diverse selection of specialty, reserve wines from Waterbrook Winery. Donated by: Waterbrook Winery


Lot #316 1998 MARIMAR TORRES ESTATE PINOT NOIR Value: $300 One 5 L bottle. The Russian River Valley provides a climate that is ideal for growing Burgundian style wines. This cool region in Sonoma County allows the grapes to maintain their acidity and balance. The 1998 Pinot Noir shows deep nuances of raspberry and bright fruits. The elegant oak is well integrated and hints of cinnamon and clove add complexity. Donated by: Darrell and Dierdre Ert

Lot #317 1975 DIAMOND CREEK Value: $575 One 750 ml bottle. Diamond Creek has been making renowned Cabernets in Napa since 1972. Overall, James Laube of Wine Spectator rates the wines as 5-star in his book, California Wine. This is an opportunity to try a Napa legend … donated from the estate of John Levine, founder of the wine festival, who had a legendary cellar. Donated by: Estate of John Levine

Lot #318 1986 DUCKHORN VINE HILL RANCH MERLOT Value: $220 One 750 ml bottle. Dense currant and black cherry fruit are framed by heady cedar, vanilla and spice aromas and flavours. Drinking more like a Right Bank Bordeaux than a Merlot from Napa Valley. Recommended to decant for an hour prior to enjoyment. Donated by: Jonathan Lai


Lot #319 2010 BLACK STALLION TRANSCENDENT CAB SAUVIGNON Value: $600 Three 750 ml bottles. The pinnacle of the Black Stallion Estate Winery portfolio, Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes their winemaking philosophy, to craft luxurious, unforgettable wines that showcase the depth and magnitude of Napa Valley’s diverse growing regions. Donated by: Delicato Family Vineyards

Lot #320 2010 GRGICH HILLS ESTATE YOUNTVILLE SELECTION Value: $650 One 1.5 L bottle. Very limited edition ”Etched” magnum of 2010 Grgich Hills Estate Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. The latest release, 2010, is the only vintage that is not 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon – it includes a bit of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – and was the result of a cool season. It is full-bodied with flavours of blackberry, cassis and mocha and will cellar for several years. Donated by: Grgich Hills Estate

Lot #321 2012 LA CREMA SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR Value: $840 Six 3 L bottles. Since 1979, La Crema has crafted the traditional wine varietals of Burgundy in the cool vineyards of the Sonoma Coast. This coastal region’s boundary begins at the Mendocino County border, continues along the western coastal edge of Sonoma County through the mouth of the Russian River Valley; and extends to the Los Carneros region on the southern Sonoma/Napa border. Sonoma Coast wines are a tribute to the tremendously fresh, concentrated and layered palette of flavours offered by these coastal vineyards. Crafted one barrel at a time at the family-owned winery, Sonoma Coast wines offer exceptional balance and fruit intensity. Donated by: La Crema Winery


Lot #322 2012 SIGNORELLO ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $2,000 One 9 L bottle. This wine opens with layers of tobacco, leather, mocha and liquorice. Lush flavours of cherry and black currant are complemented by a lengthy finish. The firm tannic structure will allow this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to improve and age over the next 15 years. Donated by: Signorello Estate

Lot #323 2013 CAYMUS NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $400 One 1.5 L bottle. A beautiful ripe, plump, fat and opulent style of Cabernet Sauvignon that Caymus has pioneered, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon has a dense purple colour, loads of juicy blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, low acidity and no real evidence of oak, but a nice, plush, full-bodied opulence. This is irresistible, especially for a Cabernet Sauvignon coming in at 14.9% natural alcohol. Drink it over the next decade or more. Donated by: Wagner Family of Wine

Lot #324 MARILYN VELVET COLLECTION Value: $1,700 One 3L, one 1.5L and one 750 ml bottle. 2003 Marilyn Velvet Collection is medium to dark garnet in the glass. This wine has a dark nose of black cherry, chocolate and cola aromas. In the mouth it is lush and full with primary flavours of black cherry, chocolate and hints of spices supported by very fine, dusty tannins that seem well aged already. The wine is well integrated and poised with a decent finish. It is sold out at the producer and is only available via private collections. Donated by: Burrows & Luongo


Lot #325 2007 STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS CASK 23 Value: $875 One 1.5 L bottle. This is another in a line of spectacular Cask 23s from Stag’s Leap, which proves this estate’s mettle and also this zone’s potential for some of world’s most exciting and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2007 shows aromas of violets, cassis, whole and crushed blackberries, oak spice, dark cocoa, cedar and subtle cigar box. It’s intense, yet still vibrant and fresh, with concentrated flavours that build through the finish and linger after each sip. Silky texture and refined tannins complete the picture. Donated by: Michael Shuster

Lot #326 2010 GEYSER PEAK RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $600 Twelve 750 ml bottles. Geyser Peak Winery was founded in Sonoma in 1880. The Reserve wines represent the pinnacle of winemaking at Geyser Peak Winery. Starting in the vineyard with a rigorous selection process, the very best grapes are fermented in small lots and continue through blending and aging. Donated by: Geyser Peak Winery

Lot #327 Value: $600

Three 1.5 L bottles. This Cabernet Sauvignon expresses warm chocolate, coffee and brown sugar notes in the nose, with juicy black currants, cherry cordial and cocoa flavours. The rich finish lingers with an elegant touch of toast and lushness. Donated by: Madrone Vineyards Estate


Lot #328 2012 ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $600 Twelve 750 ml bottles. One case of 2012 Limited Edition Vintage Label Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a Riedel glass and decanter set. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty, supple wine with plenty of near-term appeal. Sweet herbs, red berries, flowers and leather meld together nicely in the glass. The 2012 is soft, supple and open. Drink 2014-2019. Donated by: Robert Mondavi Winery

Lot #329 HAHN FAMILY SELECTION Value: $650 Three 3 L bottles. A selection of Hahn Family Wines in double magnums: one bottle 2012 SLH Pinot Noir (signed by Paul Clifton, winemaker); one bottle 2012 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon; and one bottle 2012 Boneshaker Zinfandel. Donated by: Hahn Family Wines

Lot #330 MONDAVI RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAIR Value: $400 Two 750 ml bottles. 1985 and 1986 vintages. Mondavi’s Reserve Cabernet has been a standard-bearer in Napa for decades and is one of California’s most collectible wines. These vintages come from the era when Robert himself was still in charge of the winery and the winemaking. A portion of the Reserve wine comes from the legendary To Kalon vineyard, adjacent to the winery. Donated by: Angela Wensley


Lot #331 BERINGER PRIVATE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON VERTICAL Value: $750 Five 750 ml bottles. Five high scoring vintages of the acclaimed Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Laurie Hook chooses the best lots from the reserve vineyards in the Napa Valley to create this renowned Cabernet. Starting in 1977, the Private Reserve Cabernet is the most prized and revered wine in Beringer’s portfolio. Vintages include 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2004. Donated by: Beringer

Lot #332 2012 CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $400 One 1.5 L bottle. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection has a dense blackish/purple colour and creamy, sweet crème de cassis fruit, blackberries, a touch of graphite and vanilla, This exuberant, boisterous, in-your-face style of Cabernet Sauvignon is clearly a fruit bomb, so be warned. Full-bodied and opulent with stunning concentration and richness, the wine has no hard edges and is much in the Caymus style of terrific fruit intensity (most of it black and blue), voluptuous texture, and a stunning finish with plenty of glycerin, wood and spice. Donated by: Wagner Family of Wine

Lot #333 2012 RODNEY STRONG SELECTION Value: $600 Three 1.5 L bottles. In 1974, Rodney Strong Vineyards released Sonoma County’s first Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon: Alexander’s Crown. Today, this iconic Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is joined by Rockaway and Brothers Ridge. Each chosen from a single meticulously farmed estate vineyard, these limited-production releases are handcrafted in the small lot artisan cellar, using artisan winemaking techniques to coax forth the essence of the vineyard. Donated by: Rodney Strong Vineyards


Lot #334 2013 EDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $425 One 9 L bottle. Edge is a premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes carefully selected from great old vineyards in the Silverado Trail area of Napa Valley. This wine over delivers in its price/quality ratio and has consistently attained great praise. Donated by: Edge Wines

Lot #335 2011 KAYLI MORGAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $700 One 1.5 L bottle The lighter, medium-bodied, charming 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan reflects some of the vintage’s issues with less than ideal ripeness. However, Woodbridge has not pushed extraction nor tried to produce something that the grapes just couldn’t provide. It is a more delicate Kayli Morgan, offering sweet tannin, ripe black cherry and black currant fruit, not a trace of herbaceousness and a silky, seductive texture and finish. Donated by: Hundred Acre Wine Group

Lot #336 2003 KETTLE VALLEY WINERY ROCK OVEN RED Value: $200 One 3 L bottle. 2003 ”Rock Oven Red” gold etched label limited edition. This wine is a blend of approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Shiraz. Perfectly aged in magnum format. Donated by: Katherine McEachnie


Lot #337 2013 THORNHAVEN SYRAH Value: $650 Twenty-four 750 ml bottles. Thornhaven’s Syrah has aromas of blackberry, cherry, vanilla and cloves. This is a rich, medium-bodied red that can be paired with beef tenderloin, lamb or Tuscan-style pork roast. Donated by: Thornhaven Estates Winery

Lot #338 2011 WAYNE GRETZKY ICON 99 Value: $800 Four 750 ml bottles. A special box of four bottles of ”Icon 99” signed by Wayne Gretzky. A magnificent blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 16% Petit Verdo and 15% Syrah. This medium-bodied wine has velvety tannins and moderate acidity. Rich fruit flavours of cheery, currant, blueberry and plum are accented by notes of sweet spice. The lovely, lingering finish shows notes of black fruit, vanilla, sweet oak and spice. Donated by: Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery

Lot #339 2011 BURROWING OWL ATHENE Value: $300 One 3 L bottle. Full-bodied and supple, with complex layers of black brooding fruit and a savory, meaty, juicy middle note on the palate. Long finish. Luxuriously supple yet balanced and well-structured for aging. Leave this one in the cellar for at least another two years, please. Decant 1-2 hours. Donated by: Linda Loo and Stephen Richards


Lot #340 AVERILL CREEK PINOT NOIR VERTICAL Value: $300 Four 750 ml bottles. A vertical of Pinot Noir featuring vintages 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Delicate but intense. Elegant yet earthy. This Pinot Noir opens with an alluring bouquet of dark berries and violets, leather and butterscotch. The silky, medium-bodied palate features rich black cherry and ripe plum flavours, finished with a touch of spice and soft, supple tannins. Delightful alongside grilled salmon, beef bourguignon, roasted fowl or sautéed mushrooms. Donated by: Averill Creek Vineyard

Lot #341 2012 BURROWING OWL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $600 One 3 L bottle. A contrast to the more crisp and herbal Cabernet Francs of France’s Loire Valley, Burrowing Owl’s 2012 shows what can happen to this regal grape when it’s exposed to the Okanagan’s intense sunshine. Full-bodied and velvety, it offers up rich berries, vanilla, chocolate and punchy spice, framed by solid acidity. Perfect now for braised meats such as slow-cooked lamb shanks, it should improve with five to seven years in the cellar. Donated by: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Lot #342 2012 MOON CURSER BORDER VINES ELEMENTS Value: $184 Four 750 ml bottles. The 2012 Border Vines Elements Collection is Moon Curser Vineyards’ interpretation of five Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. This selection is designed to allow the drinker to evaluate the finished blend, as well as several of the component wines. Enjoy! Includes one bottle each of Border Vines, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere. Donated by: Moon Curser Vineyards


Lot #343 POPLAR GROVE LEGACY COLLECTION Value: $600 Six 750 ml bottles. Six bottles of back vintages of Poplar Grove Legacy (three vintages, two bottles each) presented in a wooden box. A branded decanter and four branded wine glasses will also be included for the optimal enjoyment of this exceptional wine. Every vintage, The Legacy is determined by nature and the palate of Poplar Grove’s winemaking team. Barrels selected for The Legacy are deemed worthy based on taste profile and structure. Each vintage is a unique experience. Donated by: Poplar Grove Winery

Lot #344 2012 STEWART FAMILY RESERVE PINOT NOIR Value: $300 Two 1.5 L bottles. This Pinot Noir is Quails’ Gate Winery’s flagship product. The volcanic slopes at the Quails’ Gate vineyard site are ideally suited to this varietal. Made to be elegant with grace and finesse, this wine is made for wine lovers who desire a sophisticated style of Pinot Noir. Magnum format is ideal for further aging. Donated by: Quails’ Gate Estate Winery

Lot #345 2012 UPPER BENCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON Value: $210 Six 750 ml bottles. The Upper Bench Estate Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon is a seriously spicy Cabernet Sauvignon from Upper Bench’s home vineyard on the Naramata Bench near Penticton. Quaffable, with spice box, tea, tobacco, vanilla, cola, toasted oak and dark fruit aromas on the blooming nose. Similar flavours grace the mouth-watering palate, though the dark fruit is more prominent. Ready to be enjoyed now. Drink 2015-2018. Donated by: Upper Bench Estate Winery


Lot #346 2013 BARTIER BROS. CABERNET FRANC Value: $625 Twenty-four 750 ml bottles.

Gismondi says: ”The fruit comes of the Black Sage Middle Bench and projects the refined, cool elements of Cabernet Franc. It is juicy with some mineral floral notes in support and soft silky tannins.”

Donated by: Bartier Bros.

Lot #347 2013 MCLEAN CREEK VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR Value: $600 One 5 L, one 3 L and one 1.5 L bottle.

Best Pinot Noir at the inaugural 2015 Northern Lands Wine Competition in Edmonton! The family-owned McLean Creek Road Vineyard is located in Okanagan Falls, BC.

Donated by: Meyer Family Vineyards

Lot #348 OSOYOOS LAROSE LE GRAND VIN VERTICAL Value: $600 Three 3 L bottles

A mini-vertical of Osoyoos Larose’s iconic Le Grand Vin – all in large format. Features the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages.

Donated by: Osoyoos Larose

Lot #349 2015 GRANVILLE ISLAND OSAKE Value: $600 Twelve 750 ml bottles.

Rice wine made into a sparkling style using the traditional method from locally grown sake rice. Artisan SakeMaker has been pursuing ways to bring sake making to a new level through ”Authenticity with Innovation,” by respecting the traditional methods of handcrafting, small batch and natural process of production. Bright tropical fruit aromas, rich mouthfeel, fine mousse and yeasty notes on dry finish. Great companion to fresh oysters, cheeses and charcuteries.

Donated by: Artisan Sakemaker at Granville Island


Lot #350 LA FRENZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON VERTICAL Value: $160 Three 750 ml bottles. This wine is robustly savoury, powerfully structured, yet gracefully welcoming, and is a pure and expressive example of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety. Generous aromas of menthol, cassis and brambly wild berries. Superbly polished, textured tannin structure throughout the palate, it is overlaid with dark fruits, subtle notes of espresso coffee and earth. Donated by: Douglas Courtemanche

Lot #351 2010 SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC Value: $1,020 Six 1.5 L bottles. Possibly BC’s most revered sparkling wine; very limited production from extremely old Chenin Blanc vines planted in 1968. Donated by: Road 13 Vineyards

Lot #352 MISSION HILL TERROIR COLLECTION MIXED CASE Value: $600 Six 750 ml bottles. A mixed case of Terroir Collection wines, signed by the winemaker and viticulturist. Donated by: Mission Hill Family Estate

Lot #353 OSOYOOS LAROSE PAIR Value: $115 Two 750 ml bottles. Vintages 2004 and 2006. Osoyoos Larose is famed French Château Gruaud-Larose’s BC wine venture. From inception, this wine has demonstrated that the Okanagan is capable of producing fine Bordeaux blends in a restrained European style. Great to drink immediately or could be aged further. Donated by: William Gross


Lot #354 SANDHILL PAIR Value: $160 Eight 750 ml bottles. Sandhill’s 2014 Pinot Gris is clear and bright with a pretty aroma of melon, Bartlett pear, peach, tropical fruit, mineral and delicate blossoms. This light-bodied Pinot Gris begins soft and smooth with flavours of honeydew melon, pear and white peach, then builds excitement with developing flavours of orange, sweet lemon and green apple zing with a touch of site specific minerality. The 2013 Cabernet Merlot is a garnet colour with a beautiful bouquet of black currant, blackberry and cherry wrapped around notes of smoke, sweet oak, cinnamon and chocolate. A dry, medium to full-bodied wine with firm but not aggressive tannins, good structure and moderate acidity. Fruit forward flavours of red and black berries are accented by a touch of vanilla and spice. The extra-dry lingering finish shows notes of black tea, blackberry and spice. Donated by: Vancouver International Wine Festival

Lot #355 STONEBOAT PINOT NOIR & PINOTAGE VERTICAL Value: $600 Eight 1.5 L bottles. This collection features a vertical selection of Stoneboat Vineyards’ estate-grown, artisan wines from the Pinot family – Pinot Noir and Pinotage – bottled in the only magnums ever released by the winery. Spanning vintages 2007 through 2010, the wines of this collection present a rare opportunity to explore the year-by-year progression of Stoneboat’s red varietals, which are grown in the uniquely stony, calcium rich soils of the South Okanagan’s Lower Black Sage, one of the finest areas for Pinot varieties in Canada. Donated by: Stoneboat Vineyards


Lot #356 SANDHILL SMALL LOTS Value: $400 Eight 750 ml bottles. A special selection of four bottles of Sandhill Small Lots in a beautiful wooden box, all signed by Master Winemaker Howard Soon. Each year a few distinctive barrels that deserve extra special attention are discovered. The result is the ever-evolving Small Lots program. The grapes may be from small, specific blocks where promising varietals are being tested. Or there may be blocks that Howard and the grape grower decide to use innovative vineyard techniques such as lowering yields, different canopy management or hand pruning. Or there may be small lots, even individual barrels, that Howard decides to treat differently. The program allows the winemaker to handcraft wines by design and groom them to perfection. Donated by: Sandhill

Lot #357 SANDHILL THREE VERTICAL Value: $300 Three 750 ml bottles. A three-year vertical of Sandhill Three (vintages 2002, 2003 and 2004). The ’02 and ’03 were sourced from the Burrowing Owl Vineyard, while the ’04 features grapes from the Sandhill Estate Vineyard. Taste the difference. Donated by: Sid and Joan Cross

Lot #358 SERENDIPITY VERTICALS Value: $250 Seven 750 ml bottles. The Serendipity Viognier features traditional notes of orange blossom and tangerine greet your nose. Sur lees contact brings out a medium bodied wine and contributes to notes of toasted coconut. This wine has a hint of blood orange and apricot. Enjoy this 4-bottle vertical featuring 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014 vintages. The Cabernet Franc shows great earthy and vanilla aromas, with luscious cherry flavours, dark chocolate, and great firm tannins. Prunes, cherries and soft strawberry flavours integrate nicely with a backbone of black tea. This wine is made to last. Taste the difference that aging makes on the wine with this 3-bottle vertical featuring 2009, 2011 and 2012 vintages. Donated by: Serendipity Winery


Lot #359 2005 LA FRENZ PINOT NOIR RESERVE Value: $240 Six 750 ml bottles. This wine truly expresses the delicate beauty that is Pinot Noir. Aromas of violets and bright red fruits lead into silky seamless layers of raspberries and boysenberry supported by subtle French oak providing soft tannin structure. Warm baking spices on the finish leave a lasting impression of freshly baked cherry pie. Donated by: Barb La Van

Lot #360 QUAILS’ GATE SELECTION Value: $160 Six 750 ml bottles. Quails’ Gate produces exceptional Okanagan Valley wines that express their place of origin and consistently deliver and elegant, fresh, fruit-forward style, rich in colour and intense in flavour. Try for yourself with this selection. Donated by: Barb La Van

Lot #361 LAUGHING STOCK SELECTION Value: $430 Twelve 750 ml bottles. Laughing Stock’s winemaking philosophy is focused on super premium, small production wines using techniques that showcase the very best from the fruit we grow. Take this opportunity to taste the variety and quality they produce with this mixed case. Donated by: Barb La Van


Lot #362 BC MERLOT SELECTION Value: $430 Twelve 750 ml bottles. A selection of iconic BC wineries that showcase the Okanagan’s most widely grown grape: Merlot. Cedar Creek, Burrowing Owl, Township 7, and Poplar Grove are all packaged together with a variety of vintages aged gracefully for well over a decade. Drinking beautifully now. Donated by: Barb La Van

Lot #363 LA STELLA AND LE VIEUX PIN SELECTIONS Value: $415 Six 750 ml bottles. A great opportunity to try the best of two BC wineries! The LaStella set includes 2012 Allegretto, 2012 Maestoso and 2013 Fortissimo. Le Vieux Pin includes 2012 Equinoxe Syrah, 2013 Syrah Cuvée Violette and the 2013 Syrah Cuvée Classique. Donated by: Sean and Saeedeh Salem

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Wine ellar 1: New World Wines - vanwinefest.ca€¦ · acchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction 2016 Page 33 Wine ellar 1: New World Wines Lots #300 Lot #301 2004 MAJELLA ”THE MALLEEA”