Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2017 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir - 91pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2017 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here and VQA stores
Cost: $51.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Production: 1150 cases
Date Tasted: April 27th, 2019

Tasting Notes: More lush and concentrated than the winery's regular Pinot Noir, the Stewart Family Reserve offers the same, well-proportioned blend of BC Pinot characters, brambly berries, savoury cedar and dried herbs, but wrapped in a more elegant, silky blanket of goodness with added depth from vanilla, creamy raspberry and fresh shortbread notes. Spice and a touch of cranberry linger on the long finish. Ready to go now or enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Drink now-2024.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2017 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay - 91+pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2017 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here 
Cost: $39.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Production: approx 1100 cases
Date Tasted: March 31st, 2019

Tasting Notes: Oh so elegant and smooth, this French oak kissed Chardonnay is both rich and focused with a full-ish body, juicy peach and nectarine aromas and flavours supported by concentrated minerality on the nose and palate which elevate the balance and structure. A long-lasting finish offers lingering citrus zest, signature macadamia nuts and a hint of exotic spices.

A versatile Chardonnay that will pair with classic, white pasta and seafood dishes, hard cheeses and be comfortably served alone. Ready to go now or hold for further development over the next 3-4 years. Drink 2019-2024.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2013 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay - 90pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2013 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here and VQA stores
Cost: $40
Alcohol: 13%
Production: 1115 cases
Date Tasted: November 18th, 2014

Tasting Notes: Intense, robust and round, this is a Chardonnay for folks who want to taste the expensive French oak barrels the wine was fermented and aged in and where it developed added richness on the plump palate and yeasty characters from a secondary, malolactic fermentation (a process that softens the naturally high acid in Chardonnay). 

Beyond the winemaking techniques is beautiful and opulent orchard fruit and candied apple aromas and flavours with a long finish of lingering, steely citrus peel and Christmas spice notes. Drink now-2017.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2009 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir - 91pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2009 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here and BCLDB stores
Cost: $45
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 1030 cases
Date Tasted: June 15th, 2012

Tasting Notes: This is an intense and fairly full-bodied Pinot Noir with concentrated cherry and raspberry aromas on the pleasant, vibrant nose. The body and mouth feel is influenced by the high alcohol (14.5%) and light residual sugar (3.5 g/l) adding lots of texture to the fruit-forward, bright and completely satisfying, well-structured palate. Drink 2012-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca