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All about the Naramata Bench Terroir: Part 1 of 3

Part 1 of 3: My Love of the Naramata Bench Terroir When I was considering the move to Hillside from Mission Hill, I thought these people were insane, planting Malbec this far north in the valley. I knew how hard it was to ripen Bordeaux varieties, even as far south as Osoyoos. But I tasted…

Rosé, Two Ways

August is BC Rosé Month, so let’s talk about rosé! We have made our Hillside Rosé since 2005 with sales being slow for the first few years. In 2008 we had a rockstar salesman in our wineshop who was able to double sales by convincing the male contingent that rosé is a very manly wine: …

Sweet Eyes – Occhi Dolci Vineyard Merlot

What’s new at Hillside? I’ll tell you what’s new! Last month we released our first vintage of the newest addition to our Single Vineyard Series, the Occhi Dolci Vineyard Merlot. This merlot was planted and grown on a beautiful vineyard site (come on they’re all beautiful) just below the Penticton sign at the south end of…

2023 – Year of the Rabbit 🐇

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Hillside! This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 22, when we will welcome the Year of the Rabbit! Read on for some of our favorite Hillside wines to pair with classic Chinese dishes. Veggie Chow Mein + Muscat Ottonel The fresh & floral flavor profile &…

Summer In The Vineyard

What is happening in the vineyard? Well…so much has happened since we last talked! The vines have gone from bare trunks with 2 or 3 shoots to a lush jungle of green. Bud Break occurred in the first week of May (about a week later than “normal”) pushing tiny leaves up out of the shoot…

Why We Use Oak In Winemaking: Part 2

Part 2 of 3: Why do we use oak in winemaking? The white edition… Wooden barrels are used in winemaking for benefits that far outweigh simple flavour contribution from the oak. Wine changes by virtue of being in a small wooden vessel. These changes can be physical – the actual evaporation of small amounts ofwater/alcohol…

Recipes

a beautifully roasted whole chicken glazed with a shiny peach and honey mixture

Peach Honey Glazed Chicken

Chatting with Kathy about the unoaked Pinot Gris taught me a few lessons on not only wine making but also terroir. The fruit for this wine comes from an area close to Kathy’s home in Naramata, surrounded by peach and apple orchards. The aromatics coming off the wine are familiar but I cant place them.…

Shrimp Scampi with House Made Pasta

I was super excited for spring this year. It marked one year in the valley and I couldn’t wait to reopen the Bistro, but that came second to the release of Hillsides Unoaked Pinot Gris. With the kitchen buzzing to life, the team charging ahead to be ready for opening day, I was preparing the…

Lamb T-Bone Steaks

Elegant and juicy, the 2019 Hillside Syrah is the perfect bottle to compliment a grilled lamb steak. The slight fattiness from the T-bone steak softens the fine tannins exposing flavours like clove and espresso. Grown naturally, stress and chemical free, the lamb we sourced for the bistro is ethically raised in Creston BC. Lamb steaks…

Crispy Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas

Delight your palate with our exquisite “Crispy Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas” recipe, a culinary gem from the heart of Naramata, BC, Canada. Crafted with love by our renowned bistro chef, this dish is a testament to our commitment to creating harmonious pairings that elevate both our wines and your dining experience. Perfect as a vegan and…