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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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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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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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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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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