The GOODS from Tinhorn Creek

Oliver, BC | Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is delighted to announce the successful completion of its 2011 icewine harvest. On the morning of Thursday, January 12th, staff of the award-winning winery – which sits on a hillside overlooking the South Okanagan Valley’s famed Golden Mile Bench – picked 3.6 tonnes of Kerner grapes in one and a half hours.

“January 18th is the latest icewine harvest in Tinhorn Creek’s history, which we have been able to make 15 out of the 19 years we have been in business. This year’s harvest was completed at a temperature of -10°C, it was a clear morning; no snow on the ground, and the fruit was in absolutely the cleanest condition that I have ever seen. ” says Sandra Oldfield, Tinhorn Creek Winemaker and CEO.

With the first press already complete, initial tests show the juice at 44 brix. Once the juice has gone through the pressing process, it will ferment for approximately three months in a small tank prior to bottling. The highly anticipated 2011 Oldfield Series Kerner Icewine will be released on July 1st, 2012. This unique product will be available at the winery and in select wine shops and restaurants.

Since 1994, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has produced icewine in small batches of approximately four tonnes of grapes. The Oldfield Series Kerner Icewine has a medium to full body, with a long finish and surprisingly low alcohol of, on average, just 10%. The bright acidity allows flavours of honey, pear and dried apricot with notes of orange blossom and citrus to shine through.

Details

32830 Tinhorn Creek Road Box 2010 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Telephone: 250-498-3743 | Toll Free: 1-888-484-6467 | Fax: 250-498-3228
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.tinhorn.com | Twitter | Facebook

GALLERY

The People Who Make It Happen

Sandra Oldfield – Winemaker & Owner
Kenn Oldfield – Chairman & Owner
Andrew Moon – Viticulturist/Vineyard Manager
Korol Kuklo – Assistant Winemaker
Shaun Everest – General Manager

About Tinhorn Creek

On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and operated by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families since1993. The winery is located south of Oliver, BC, at the junction of Highway 97 and Road 7 in the famed Golden Mile wine-growing district. This area, named for its rich history of farming that dates back to the early 1900s, is home to several quality wine producers. Tinhorn Creek sources fruit exclusively from its own vineyards: 150 acres of prime land on two very distinct benches. This land lends to the creation of terroir-driven wines that are classic illustrations of the place they are grown. The 100-acre Diamondback Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench is planted with a mix of red and white varieties, primarily Pinot Gris, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 50-acre Tinhorn Creek Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench is also planted with a mix of red and white grapes, but primarily features Gewürztraminer.

Farming their own vineyards using sustainable practices allows Tinhorn Creek full control over the quality of fruit delivered to the crush pad for each vintage. The winery produces wines in two tiers under one dynamic and compelling label. The single-varietal series includes a Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Only worthy wines are selected each year for the winery’s top tier, winemaker Sandra Oldfield’s signature wines, named the Oldfield Series. This tier provides Oldfield with a playground for experimentation and is a creative showcase for the best wines from each vintage. All Tinhorn Creek wines evoke the unique terroir of the region: the sage-covered desert terrain.

Tinhorn Creek was the first winery in Canada to bottle its entire portfolio with Stelvin screw-cap closures ensuring consistent aging and a guarantee that the wine will be enjoyed as it was intended.