Stag's Hollow Winery News

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #8

Advent Reveal #8 is our new Riesling 2023, the first Riesling Winemaker Keira has produced at Stag’s Hollow and the first since 2017. With its noble heritage, versatility and age-worthiness, Riesling and its myriad styles has captivated wine lovers the world over, and feels right at home here in the Okanagan Valley. Grown at our Maple Vineyard, in the heart of Okanagan Falls, our interpretation steers towards an old world approach, with an Okanagan fruit profile: dry and textural, with laser acidity and classic aromatics.

Feeling festive? Sip this wine when making Julie's Gingerbread Cookies. We've included a christmas cookie cutter to get things rollin' 🍪❤️

If you love this wine as much as we do and you wish to order more, enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your next shipment of 6 bottles placed before March 31st, 2025 (Advent Exclusive).

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #7

And the holiday sipping continues…
Advent Reveal #7 is our estate Syrah 2022. Syrah, a classic Rhône varietal, thrives at Amalia Vineyard in the South Okanagan Valley near Osoyoos. The vineyard is located on the west side of the valley, ensuring generous ripe flavours from plenty of morning sunlight. The mountain shadows in the afternoon help to preserve the wine structure and acidity of this distinctive Okanagan Syrah. That being said, this varietal really took a hit over the last few cold spells and with extensive vine damage across the valley, you will likely be seeeing less Syrah on the shelves over the next few years, so you may want to stock up on Syrah while it is still available! Save this bottle for burger night and indulge in Josef's Blue Cheese Burgers.
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #6

Advent Reveal #6 is a library wine we dug out just for this advent - our Blanc de Noirs 2019! Pale rose gold in colour, the beguiling nose is full of ripe peaches, lifted floral notes, toasted almonds and hints of sweet and savoury spices. On the palate, rich baked apple, peaches and cream, biscuits, marzipan and crème brulée flavours are balanced by bright, mouth-watering aciditiy. Flavours of honey covered almonds, spicy ginger and crisp apples linger on the finish. A full-bodied and rich, yet deliciously balanced wine.

This colourful wine is the perfect bottle to snap a selfie with! Show us your Christmas spirit holding this Blanc de Noirs bottle, post it to Facebook or Instagram and tag us using #SHWADVENT for the chance to win a bonus bottle of wine 🍷 🦌🎁
Enter your photo by December 31st, 2024 to qualify. Winner will be chosen by random draw by January 3, 2025. This is an advent exclusive contest. Good luck!
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #5

Advent Reveal #5 is our Heritage Block cans. The perfect companion for all your outdoor adventures, our five canned wines are gaining popularity for their convenience, portability, and exceptional quality. This rich red blend has the supple softness and fruit of Merlot, the lifted bouquet of Cabernet Franc and the spice and elegance of Syrah. The final assemblage was decided on with the intention of creating an age-worthy, yet approachable Okanagan Meritage-esque blend that will satisfy almost any palate.

Be bonfire ready with this canned wine on a winter's night, and serve up some of Libby's Savoury S'mores!
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #4

Advent Reveal #4 is our first ever Simply Blanc! Sometimes you need a glass of wine without having to think about what you are drinking. For moments like this, we have created this proprietor's blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay & Vidal, simply to be enjoyed. Lovely with pork, chicken, seasonal salads, fish tacos, shrimp, sushi, spicy curries, Asian dishes and Indian food.

Make your glass of wine stand out among party-goers using a fun wine glass charm, included with your bottle - happy sipping!

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #3

Advent Reveal #3 is our fruit-forward Merlot 2022! Cherry and red berry fruits dominate the wine’s mid weight palate and marrys well with soft ripe tannins and subtle oaky notes. The wine finishes with bright acidity and a pleasant savoury note - a perfect accompaniment to all your favourite grilled meats and burgers.

Did you know Stag's Hollow will be celebrating 30 years soon? Watch for a very special project to roll out in the New Year featuring our Merlot and art from the local community. Come and check it out for yourself using this VIP Tasting invite! Visit us over the 2025 season to enjoy a complimentary VIP Tasting for 4 at our Wine Shop, plus receive 10% off everything you purchase that day. Wine Advent Exclusive Offer. Call Julie in the New Year to book your spot.
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #2

The next big reveal is Wine #2, our ever popular Tragically Vidal 2023! This new vintage is a pre-release exclusive to this advent. Perfumed notes of apple blossom and honeysuckle mingle with tropical and orchard fruit; like walking through an Okanagan orchard in the middle of August. The finish goes on and on, with the bright acidity and gentle nudge of residual sugar in beautiful harmony - making it a wonderful wine to match up with more spicy foods like Keira's Hot Honey Chicken Wings using our tasty new Stag's Hollow Hot Sauce.

Why you ask, is this lovely wine called 'Tragically Vidal'? Overlooked because it lacks noble breeding, devoured by deer and birds who think they have died and gone to heaven, this grape has had a hard time surviving in the Okanagan. At Stag's Hollow we have nurtured this grape, allowing it to thrive and express its true class. Happy Saturday sipping!
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #1

Welcome to our first day of our 12 Wines of Christmas countdown! Over the next twelve days we will reveal a new wine each day paired with our winery family's favourite holiday activities, as part of our wine advent. We invite everyone to join in on the fun with us. Almost every bottle has a surprise attached to it, so be sure to watch for this and pull out each wine carefully.

Let's get the holidays rolling with Advent Wine #1, our newly released Dolcetto 2022! Dolcetto is a grape that consistently inspires experimentation and excitement, with every new vintage. This Italian varietal was planted in 2012 at our Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard and our first vintage was harvested in 2015. Dolcetto features bright flavours of sour cherries, Italian prune, plums, blueberry pie and bramble mingle with more masculine notes of earth, dried violets, spice and savoury botanicals.

With its deliciously soft tannins and vibrantly expressive grape character, Dolcetto is the perfect accompaniment to pizza, charcuterie, pasta, spaghetti & meatballs, and many more Italian-inspired dishes. We hope you will enjoy this Italian Meatballs recipe from our partner-in-food, Chef Jordan Ash (recipe on our blog).

We've also created a Stag's Hollow Favourite Holiday playlist on Spotify to get you in the holiday mood, enjoy 🎶🍷
 

Win a Prize Pack from The Heart of Wine CountryTM

 

Click on the QR Code to enter for the chance to win a prize pack from the 14 members wineries of The Heart of Wine CountryTM. Or, visit us at the winery to complete a paper ballot. 

More info to follow!

Join us for Wine & Charcuterie

Looking for a lovely picnic idea? We are so happy to be partnering with Céline from Madame Fromage to offer curated charcuterie boxes every weekend over the summer. Call ahead and let us know if you would like to enhance your visit to the winery with a specialty grazing box. Pair with your choice of bottle or wine by the glass.

Please note: must be pre-ordered. Available through to September on Saturday/Sunday only. $40 box feed 2-3 people.