Of course I don’t hate Icewine!!! It truly is nectar of the gods, with its rich aromas, concentrated flavours and unctuous texture. It’s the intense ICEWINE-ness of icewine I hate. For decades whenever a non-Canadian was told we had a wine industry in Canada, icewine was evoked, along with images of harvesting in the dead…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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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…
Continue reading Wine Club 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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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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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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