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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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…
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The old saying is you don’t make friends with salad… When Kathy and I tasted this wine in the wine shop I instantly thought about my backyard and the smell of charcoal briquettes wafting around in the late evening sun. With the days getting longer and the calls from backyard barbeques becoming louder I wanted…
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Spring Takeout Menu The perfect choice for a quick bite or al fresco picnic.Available Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00pm- 8:00pm. Focaccia, Sourdough, Cheese Biscuit | 10Add: Tiger Blue Butter & Roasted Garlic | 6Add: Olive Oil & Balsamic | 6Add: Whipped Spruce Tip Ricotta | 6Add: Bistro Heritage Merlot Cherry Jam | 8 Warm Marinated Olives…
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Celebrating 40 years of award-winning BC wines For over four decades, Hillside Winery has been a cornerstone of the Naramata Bench’s wine legacy and a backdrop to countless cherished memories for locals and visitors alike. Since 1984, our journey has intertwined with personal stories, making Hillside a familiar name in homes and gatherings across British…
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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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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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Discover Naramata’s finest with a wine tasting at Hillside Step into the world of Hillside Winery, where the diverse flavours and rich heritage of the Naramata Bench come alive in each bottle. Our carefully curated tasting experiences invite you to delve into the heart of our winemaking philosophy, celebrating the rich history and vibrant character…
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Mosaic 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. 95 Points – John Schreiner92 Points – Anthony Gismondi Hillside’s signature red is a classic blend of bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Franc, Merlot,…
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