Our Flagship Red

Mosaic – small pieces coming together to create a work of art. Vineyard skill, careful barrel selection, and cellar craftsmanship come together to realize a wine of great depth and finesse.

Legend has it that Hillside’s founder planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the valley.  That first row still lies just to the south of the Howe vineyard, source of this lovely wine.  The depth and flavours of blackberry jam, black cherries, and cocoa powder, along with its power and elegance, continue to amaze us.

An early spring and moderately warm summer, and blissfully smoke-free, allowed for very long hang time for the 2019 red grapes. Wine from an older planting of Malbec blends nicely with younger (13 year old) Merlot block.

Cabernet Franc thrives in the terroir of the Naramata Bench. Classic cranberry and raspberry aromas highlighted by violet and black tea leaf. Flavours of cherry and blackberry. Graceful tannins lead to a generous finish.

Opens with black raspberry and notes of clove and espresso which interweave with black currant and a touch of cardamom on the palate.  Elegant fine-grained tannins lead into a powerful juicy finish.