Fermentation Vessels
FERMENTATION VESSELS
Read Kathy's latest blog post to learn how the use of various fermentation vessels affects the wine in unique ways.
Aug 25, 2023 at 3:17 PM
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Best of the Bench
Best of the Bench
The 2nd Annual Best of the Bench Dinner & Wine Tasting returns! Kathy shares her thoughts on this special Naramata wine and culinary event.
Jul 7, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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All About Mosaic
Small Pieces Coming Together to Create a Work of Art....
A focus on our flagship red blend and what makes it such a special wine.
Jun 1, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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Sustainability and Resistance
Our latest Winemaker's Blog Series touches on an important and timely topic - Sustainability and Resilience.
May 15, 2023 at 9:10 AM
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Why Does Vintage Matter
Why Does Vintage Matter?
Our award winning winemaker Kathy Malone brings us a new installment of her beloved Winemaker's Blog Series, educating us on why vintage matters and how to navigate this when enjoying older bottles.
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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Giving Back ♥
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to forget that there are many individuals right here in our community who could use some extra help, particularly this time of year.
Hillside is extremely proud to be a continued supporter of One Sky Community Services through both our "One Sky" wine initiative as well as individual donations. Check out Kathy's latest Winemaker's Blog entry, where she chats about her recent trip to the Wine Leader's Forum in Napa, and why the OneSky wine initiative is so very near and dear to her heart.
Dec 16, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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Summer in the Vineyard 2022
SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD
Featuring an interview with Dr. Pat Bowen of the Summerland Research and Development Centre
Aug 15, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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The Down & "Dirt-"y on our Single Vineyard Merlots
SINGLE VINEYARD MERLOTS
The Down & "Dirt"-Y
Through the summer of 2010, Hillside hosted a number of “terroir tastings” from barrels, illustrating the similarities and differences between four blocks of 2009 Merlot from the Naramata bench and one Oliver block.
The difference was obvious—almost a Sesame Street segment of “one of these things is not like the other” --the wine from Oliver fruit was “benchmark” dark plum Merlot, while the Naramata-sourced fruit was more complex and in addition to the classic merlot flavours, all shared a flavour component attributable to the soil.
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Jun 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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Intervention in Winemaking - What does it really mean?
Intervention In Winemaking
Grow the best quality fruit possible, pick at optimum physiological ripeness, ferment cool, and intervene with nature only when necessary…simple, elegant. Simple, elegant, yes, but easy? Definitely not. What does "intervention" really mean when it comes to winemaking? CLICK HERE to hear from our winemaker Kathy Malone.
Apr 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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Cellaring Wine: A Winemaker's Perspective
Just in time for our library sale! Learn about cellaring wine and why it's important from Kathy Malone.
Jan 21, 2022 at 10:43 AM
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