DESERT HILLS ESTATE WINERY

The Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver, BC is home to a premiere terroir known as the Black Sage Bench. It is here in the sun-soaked desert climate of the south Okanagan that you’ll find the 24 acre vineyard and family owned estate winery. The estate was purchased in 1988 and the planting of Vitis Vineifera were introduced in 1995. Today the vineyard is in full production with planting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gamay, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Gris. The family has hand selected this gentle east to west sloping property for is natural attributes to potentially deliver some of Canada’s finest grapes. The Black Sage Bench has become notorious for its long hot summer days that concentrate the flavors in the grapes, and its gentle cool evenings that round the complexity of each variety.

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2010 GAMAY
+074815 · 12x750ml

This Gamay has accents of black cherry Vanilla and spicy finish great summer wine pairs well with spicy food, pasta with red sauce, barbequed chicken or just nice sipping wine.

STATUS: ALLOCATED



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2009 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
+086884 · 12x750ml

This unoaked Chardonnay is a fruity crispy superb dry wine that exhibits luscious flavour of apple pear. It matches nicely with seafood, poultry dishes and light cheeses, or it's a great patio wine for summer.

STATUS: OPEN


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2010 CACTUS SERIES WHITE
+129668 · 12x750ml

An excellent blend of our premium white wines: 60% Pinot Gris, 15% Chardonnay, 10% Gewurztraminer, 10% Viognier and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Smooth and luscious taste with layers of blossom, tropical and citrus aroma. It can be enjoyed by itself as a social drink or with salads, white meats and cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN


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2009 GEWÜRZTRAMINER
+680827 · 12x750ml

Floral, lychee, spicy with rose petal nose smooth mid pallet, soft crispy long finish. Pairs well with oriental dishes, white meat or great on its own.

STATUS: SOLD OUT


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2008 PINOT GRIS
+178285 · 12x750ml

The Pinot Gris is light citrus pear, pineapple, and green apple fruit flavours with hints of butterscotch. Perfect with fish, white meats, salads and pasta with cream sauce.

STATUS: OPEN


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2007 SYRAH SELECT
+094839 · 12x750ml

Some of the finest grapes in the area. A robust hearty wine, with an intense dark berry flavour. Jammy, spicy mid palate and a vanilla , black chocolate long finish. Excellent ageing potential 5 years. Serve now or later with prime rib, fillet Mignon, game meats, fois gras and strong cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN


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2007 MERLOT
+206110 · 12x750ml

Deep colored full bodied with black currant, black berry, black cheery, toasty, cloves & vanilla. Pairs well with veal, pork, lamb, beef and mature hard cheeses. Decant for an hour before serving.

STATUS: OPEN


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2006 MIRAGE
+080473 · 12x750ml

The Mirage is a carefully crafted blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon , 30% Merlot ,15% Malbec , 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot .This satisfying full-bodied wine delivers aromas of rich Black currants, black cherries and plum that are predominate on the nose. Mid palate with spice and dark chocolate lingering in the aftertaste. Enjoy it with lamb, prime ribs, Tenderloin and barbequed red meats. Aging potential 5 to 10 years.

STATUS: OPEN


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