Stag's Hollow Winery News

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #12

 
Crack the Christmas cracker! You've made it to Wine Reveal #12, a special limited-edition wine we pulled out exclusively for this year's countdown, our 2020 Pinot Gris Crémant! This small, experimental lot of Pinot Gris from Parsons Vineyard on the Skaha Bench underwent a secondary ferment in bottle, and was left to age on lees for 3 years. Freshly disgorged and re-capped, this beautifully creamy crémant is the first of its kind from our cellar, and a very limited release sparkling worthy of celebration!

This being our last advent wine, we want to take a moment to thank you for counting down to the big day with us and wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope you have enjoyed sharing these advent wines with your loved ones. Have a fantastic holiday season and we'll see you at the winery in 2025! From the SHW family: Eric, Keira, Julie, Jennifer, Libby, Vilem, Josef & Erica 🎅☃️🎄

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #11

 
Advent wine #11 is our Renaissance Pinot Noir 2022, another pre-release exclusive to this advent. The Pinot Noir planted to our Shuttleworth Creek property is gradually becoming some of the most intriguing and beautiful fruit we’re producing. Of the 7 Dijon clones we have planted to this vineyard, it is the Pommard clone that continues to captivate me, and whose haunting aromatics are showcased in this blend. Almost 2/3 of this iteration, though, comes from the concentrated 667 and 115 clones from our 25+ year old estate vines, used to give this wine its signature weight and structure. We’ve created an impressively elegant Pinot Noir that is excitingly indicative of the quality of fruit coming out of both vineyards. A classic pairing with roast chicken, rack of lamb, beef wellington, roast pork with fennel, mushroom dishes (mushroom risotto), venison or grilled lobster. Leave a comment to let us know you're following along with us 🍫🤶🍷🎅

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #10

Sit back and enjoy Advent Reveal # 10, our Rennaissance Chardonnay 2022. Another beauty we saved just to pre-release to advent-ers! Restrained, mineral driven and textural, with both mouthwatering acidity and creaminess, this expressive Chardonnay will continue to evolve in bottle. Amazing with lobster, roast chicken, grilled salmon, a range of seafood (mussels, clams, prawns, squid, etc), green salads, pasta dishes with creamy sauces, and semi-soft aged cheeses.

At the winery, we love to sip this wine over the holidays with truffle popcorn, or something a little sweeter, like our Christmas Popcorn. Enjoy!
 

12 Wines of Christmas WINE #9

Advent Reveal #9 is Tempranillo 2021 - people come from all over to get their hands on this beautiful wine, but we held back bottles to ensure it made it into this year's advent. Our Tempranillo is all about ripe dark fruit, lifted aromatics and structure, with rich flavours of blackberry jam and cherry fruit, mingling with cedar oak, dried herbs, dark chocolate, dusty tannins and a refreshingly bright pomegranate-like acidity. We believe our interpretation remains true to its Spanish heritage, while maintaining its Okanagan lineage.

Enjoy with Spanish cheeses and cured meats, along with our wine jelly (included with your bottle). Also lovely with tomato based sauces so we suggest paring with Erica's Rosemary Tomato Risotto. ¡Buen provecho!
 

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.