GOODS: Naramata’s Lake Breeze Vineyards Releases Its “Seven Poplars” Wine Series

Lake Breeze Vineyards is located at 930 Sammet Road in beautiful Naramata, BC | 250.496.5659 | www.lakebreeze.ca

The GOODS from Lake Breeze

Naramata, BC | Lake Breeze Vineyards is pleased to announce that the Fall release of their Seven Poplars series of wines are now available. This sought after group of wines includes the robust and rich 2010 Seven Poplars Merlot, the elegant 2010 Seven Poplars Pinot Noir and the Lake Breeze signature 2010 Seven Poplars Pinotage. The whites include a crisp and fresh Seven Poplars 2011 Chardonnay and a classic and lively Seven Poplars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc.

Garron Elmes, Winemaker, comments, “We have carefully selected the best grapes from what we believe are the best varietal specific sites along the Naramata Bench for these wines. The Seven Poplars label pays homage to the magnificent 87 year old poplar trees that for many years were visible from miles away. Unfortunately time caught up with them and we were recently forced to cut them down. The Seven Poplars label remains as a reminder of a part of the Lake Breeze history.” Learn about the winery and each of the Seven Poplars wines after the jump…

SP 2010 Merlot – (0 dry) – This rich and full bodied Merlot is full of aromas of strawberry, plum and black cherry with notes of coffee. The palate is rich with red berry flavours and spicy oak. It is well structured with fine tannin and a long finish. Great with red meats and will stand up to rich sauces.

SP 2010 Pinot Noir – (0 dry) – Pinot Noir is a very fickle variety requiring constant attention as well as lots of work during the growing season. You will find predominant aromas of raspberry, black cherry and anise with an earthy background. A well-structured wine designed for food.

SP 2010 Pinotage – (0 dry) – This grape variety originated in South Africa – a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. With under half an acre on our property, the production is limited to just 60 cases. Great fruit intensity with underlying spice make this a great match with lamb and game.

Sold Out: The amazing annual five course Seven Poplars Cellar Dinner with Garron Elmes on September 29 is sold out.

Garron welcomes you to the Lake Breeze Farm to sample his wines, which emphasize the true character of each varietal.

Lake Breeze Vineyards offers enriched and enhanced winery experiences, continuing their reputation of being one of the best winery destinations in the Okanagan Valley.

Lake Breeze Wines are now available online at www.lakebreeze.ca.

Details

930 Sammet Road, Naramata, BC, V0H 1N0.
Telephone: 250-496-5659
Web: www.lakebreeze.ca | Facebook | Twitter

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KEY PEOPLE

General Manager: Launa Maundrell
Wine Maker: Garron Elmes
Chef: Mark Ashton
Wineshop Manager: Ginette Schirrmeister

About Lake Breeze Vineyards

Lake Breeze Vineyards is located in Naramata, British Columbia, 12 kilometres north of Penticton on Naramata Road in the south central Okanagan Valley. It was built in 1996 and named Lake Breeze for the winds that blow across the bluffs year round. The first vines on the property were planted in 1985, making them some of the oldest on the Naramata Bench. The mature vines, coupled with a predominantly westerly aspect ensure plenty of sun exposure and ideal ripening conditions.

Lake Breeze was the first winery to plant and make wine from Pinotage, a native South African variety created from a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Although production is extremely limited, this remains a wine of which we are extremely proud. The current owners purchased the property in 2001 and since then have grown the operation from less than 3,000 cases a year to over 10,000.

At Lake Breeze we believe that our wines should be an experience encompassing the property, the people, the vines, the dog, as well as the wines themselves. We try to create a connection to the place that can be experienced each time you open one of our wines – no matter where you might be.

RECENT AWARDS

Best Red Wine of The Year at the All Canadian Wine Awards with its 2008 Tempest. Lake Breeze also won Gold for its 2011 Semillon; two Silver awards for its 2011 Seven Poplar Sauvignon Blanc and 2009 Seven Poplars Pinot Noir; and two Bronzes for its 2011 Pinot Gris and 2011 Pinot Blanc.

At the Northwest Wine Summit, Lake Breeze was honoured to receive the Gold Award for its 2011 Seven Poplars Sauvignon Blanc. The winery was also thrilled to accept three Best of Varietal Awards at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival for its 2011 Pinot Blanc, Semillon and Gewürztraminer. As well they were finalists at the Festival in the Pinot Noir, Sparkling and Sauvignon Blanc categories.

The Globe, Sept 6, 2012, Kasey Wilson – Lake Breeze Seven Poplars Pinot Noir 2009, BC VQA Okanagan Valley $25, Despite what many say, some of the best Canadian wines are underpriced. Take winemaker Garron Elmes’ soft, fragrant Pinot Noir, which over-delivers with an appealing dryness (as opposed to sweetness in most inexpensive pinots) and a lush texture. This is a mouthful of beguiling red fruit, sourced from older vines on the Lake Breeze vineyards in Naramata and a young planting in Summerland.