Soaring acidity balances the notable sweetness (25g/L) on this “spätlese” style wine. Clean aromas of ripe apple and tangy lime mingle with ginger spice. Bright, intense lemon drop and green apple flavours explode on the palate. The candied lime peel finish is lip-smacking good. Refreshing with spicy Asian dishes.
This watermelon coloured blend of Pinot Noir (53%), Pinot Meunier (25%), Gamay (12%) and Pinot Gris (10%) delivers a mouth-watering, off-dry style. Gushes with red berry aromas and flavours, speckled with spice notes. The light tannins on the finish add complexity. Stands up to spicy dishes.
Captivating aromas of honeysuckle and lemon meringue pie followed by a mix of fruity and savoury flavours. Lively lemony acidity upfront leads to honey notes on the finish. Includes 10% barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc to add a rich texture. Matches well with scallops and other shellfish.
Sourced from the Okanagan Valley’s only Trebbiano vineyard. Opens with bright peach, pear and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is fresh with lively citrus and passion fruit. The long, minerally finish ensures refreshment. A dryer interpretation than previous vintages. Suited for summer salad season.
Elegant, intense and fresh with a fine balance of sweet apricot, pineapple, honey and lemon-candy against a razor's edge of clean, sharp acidity. Stylish and refined, will gain more complexity with a little time in the cellar. A nice match with seared foie gras.
Medium straw in colour with aromas of apple, straw and vanilla oak. Full on the palate with well extracted fruit, great balance and length.
HOP’s top-tier Riesling is one for those who are purists of the grape. No tutti-frutti wine here. This is a pure expression of terroir — lime, petrol and minerals all built on bright acid. Dry, it is a perfect match with food. My preference would be with choucroute garnie or schnitzel with myriad pickled vegetables.