Winemaker, Winemaker Blend me a Wine… “Start with Merlot, make it taste fine, we want it to win awards when tasted blind, tell me what will Mosaic be?” What goes into blending a wine like Mosaic? “…for Mama add Cab Franc and Malbec, for Papa–Cabernet Sauvignon” Vineyard skill, careful barrel selection and cellar craftsmanship come…
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Part 3 of 3: Why do we use oak in winemaking? The red edition… The use of oak in winemaking is so much more about structure than flavour: Red wines are aged (not “fermented”) in oak. The barrels are filled after fermentation and extended skin contact are completed—this is 20-30 days post-harvest. We try to…
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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…
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snpinktn a place to stay forever… Hillside winery is located on the Naramata Bench, in Penticton. Our fruit is all grown on the Naramata Bench, vines planted on the traditional lands of the Syilx people, who named this area snpinktn which means “a place to stay forever” or “the place where people live year-round”. This…
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The Hillside Story 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. The temptation to constantly “fiddle” and “improve upon” Mother Nature is really more about manufacturing. Natural, beautiful wine is not manufactured—rather, it is carefully…
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100% Naramata Wines, delivered straight to your door. Dive into a personalized wine experience with benefits handpicked for you, ensuring each moment with Hillside is memorable and uniquely yours. Whether you’re a connoisseur eager to cellar our flagship blends, a lover of variety seeking to discover the flavours of our region, or someone ready to…
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The Bistro menu has been created with a focus on small plates so that you may indulge in and share a melody of flavours.
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Visit Hillside Winery & Bistro Wine tastings at Hillside Discover the charm of Hillside Winery, where the unique character and storied traditions of the Naramata Bench are captured in every glass. Our personalised tasting experiences are your invitation to explore the very best of Naramata winemaking, paying homage to our rich background, pioneering spirit, and…
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