NEW RELEASE!!

Gamay 2008

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This wine is a delicious expression of the gamay grape and the Similkameen terroir. Grown in a small vineyard about a five minute walk from the winery, this release is limited to a tiny amount of 70 cases. We gently destem the grapes and ferment them in small bin fermenters, leaving many whole berries intact to encourage a little bit of carbonic fermentation inside the berries. From there, the wine is gently pressed and sent to tank to undergo malolactic fermentation. We then aged the wine for a short period of 3 months in older barrels. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

This wine is all about the fruit. Think Cru Beaujoulais. Bright, intense aromas and flavours of crushed raspberries and strawberry jam mixed with a little white pepper. It is soft on the palate making it very versatile. It can be chilled slightly and served on its own or pair this with savoury poultry dishes. Perfect with Thanksgiving turkey.

$23 / bottle
$276/case

2008 CHARDONNAY

A rich and luscious chardonnay with loads of complexity. Tropical fruit mixed with ripe peach and a hint of butterscotch. Typical of the Orofino style, there is bright acidity and richness on the palate. 30% was fermented in oak barrels. This is a very versatile wine that can be paired with salmon, creamy pastas or summer salads.

"O-MY-GAWD is this ever good!! The 2008 Orofino Chardonnay has been released and it is a stunner. A small production of less than 300 cases, this 100% Chardonnay was partially fermented in oak allowing the true character of the grape shows through. Stunning complexity of rich, full aromas of pineapple, Fuji and Granny Smith apples, buttery, creamy lees, and toast with a soft, hedonistic texture of rich tropical and orchard fruit, vanilla and a hint of toast. Get some before it is all gone!!"
Jim Martin, The Wine Gourmet

90 points - John Schreiner

$25/bottle
$300/case


2008 PINOT GRIS

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Fermented and aged in 100% stainless steel, this rich pinot gris offers up aromas of melon and spice with some earthy undertones. The palate shows loads of orchard fruit and a big, rich mouthfeel that contributes to a long finish. Focussed with bright acidity. Perfect with summer foods or on a patio.

$20/bottle
$240/case



2008 Riesling - gold medal winner at the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships

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The Orofino style of riesling focuses on opulent flavours and expression of the Similkameen dirt The wine has a rich mouthfeel with a fine balance of acidity with residual sugar. Lime, mango, pineapple, green apple.... This wine has a multitude of potential food pairings from baked ham to seafood, to summer salads. This is a fine follow-up to the 2006 and 2007 Rieslings that took gold medals at the All Canadian Wine Championships. The grapes are sourced from our vineyard's old vines and our neighbours young vineyard that produced its first small crop in 2007. This is Riesling terroir!!

12.5% alcohol
$18.00/bottle
$216.00 /case

"One of the finest Rieslings in BC, the 2008 Orofino Riesling is sourced from owner/winemaker John Weber’s own 18-year-old vineyard and neighbour’s Lee and Cheryl Hendsbee 3-year-old Riesling vineyard. A gold medal winner at the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships, look for buckets of fresh green apple, lime, white peach, pear, nectarine with hints of honey, clover, orange and mango. The palate and texture is lush and juicy with intense orchard and tropical fruit and an almost creamy mouth feel. The finish is tart and crisp making this a perfect wine to pair with spicy Asian dishes or Indian curries. A small production of 240 cases, this is already sold out at the winery such is demand." Jim Martin - The Wine Gourmet

2008 Sauvignon Blanc - SOLD OUT

An exciting addition to the Orofino line-up is this innaugral release of 100% Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in stainless steel to ensure a crisp new world style of wine. Big notes of grapefruit and and tropical fruit with some typical herbaceous notes of grass and jalepeno. Pair this with West Coast seafood dishes or perhaps sunshine and a patio.

"The first time I tasted this wine at the winery in Keremeos, I slapped a card on the table and bought a box. Now, it’s not for every palate, being edgy and very tart, but it’s full of fruit and shows an absolutely fabulous finish. For food, for sure. It’ll have to arm-wrestle the next one (Fairview Cellars) for “best of B.C.’s Sauvignons” status." Jurgen Gothe, The Georgia Straight, September 3rd, 2009

12.8% alcohol
$20.00/bottle
$240.00/case

2007 Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir that has spent 16 months in the best french oak barrels. Rich dark fruit on the nose with a hint of smoke and spice. The palate shows nice black cherry and strawberry notes with classic earthy complexities. This wine is built for food and will pair well with a variety of meats and dishes with mushrooms and roasted vegetables. It is ready to drink now but will reward those who can hide it in the cellar for a year or two.BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT THE OWFS FALL FESTIVAL!!

88+ points - John Schreiner

13.6% alcohol
$32.00/bottle
$384.00/case

2007 Red Bridge Red - SOLD OUT

Made from 100% merlot grown in Chris Scott's fabulous Oak Knoll Vineyard, this wine spent 16 months in 60% new american oak barrels while the remainder was left to age in 1 and 2 year old barrels. The result is a rich, seductive wine that is full of ripe black cherry flavours, sweet vanilla, hints of coffee and a touch of smoke. It's finish is long and satisfying with enough structure to reward proper cellaring. Pair with red meats and aged cheeses. Deliciousand outstanding value!
1ST PLACE AT THE FALL FESTIVAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
SILVER MEDAL WINNER AT THE OWFS FALL FESTIVAL AWARDS

14.0% alcohol
$25.00/bottle
$300.00 case

LIMITED RELEASE MAGNUMS (1.5L)  STILL AVAILABLE $60/bottle

INTRODUCING....

2007 Beleza- Finalist in the OWFS 2009 Best of Varietal competition red meritage category
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This is the new name for our signature merlot cabernet blend. A rich blend of our vineyard's old vines and our neighbour's young vines. 68% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in the finest new french and american oak barrels for 16 months, this bold wine displays rich mouthfeel with loads of dark fruit throughout. Complex, spicy with hints of vanilla and coffee on the finish, it pairs nicely with prime cuts of beef or roast lamb. Unfined and unfiltered. It is a worthy follow-up to the 2005 and 2006 Gold medal winners at the All Canadian championships. It will reward cellaring for up to a decade.
88 points - Anthony Gismondi

90 points - John Schreiner

14.3% alcohol
$34.00/bottle
$408/case

LIMITED RELEASE MAGNUMS (1.5L)    $85/bottle

2008 Late Harvest Muscat

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An Orofino specialty and one of our favorites to pour in the tasting room. Big perfumy notes of orange blossom and all sorts of other muscat nuances. The wine is light in the mouth not sticky sweet. It is typical of previous vintages in that it has a satisfying mouthfeel with a clean crisp finish. Again this year, a small amount of gewurztraminer from our friend's old gnarly vineyard down the road was added for an additional complexity. Only 30 cases produced!

13.0% alcohol
$27.00/ 375ml bottle
$324.00/ case