The GOODS from Road 13

Oliver, BC | Road 13 Vineyards and Edible Canada have teamed to up to give wine and food lovers an opportunity to experience the amazing taste synergy that is created when BC estate wines are paired with 100% Canadian cuisine. The Road 13 Wine Shop is now carrying select Edible Canada products, and visitors to the winery’s Executive Tasting Lounge can now enjoy a special tasting menu designed to showcase the food-friendly character of Road 13 wines. Edible Canada’s Granville Island shop proudly carries a cornucopia of premium Canadian culinary items and Road 13 Vineyards is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability while crafting wines that express the place of their origin. Bringing together the BC wines and all-Canadian ingredients showcases the best of both worlds.

Executive Tasting Lounge Menu

The special tasting menu served at the Executive Tasting Room is designed by Greg Reid, Edible Canada’s Head Chef. The menu features locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients and is intended to give guests a chance to see how food complements the flavours of Road 13’s Jackpot tier of wines.

Open daily from 11:00am to 5:00. | Minors not permitted | $10 tasting/entrance charge per guest.

The Wine Shop

In the Wine Shop, Edible Canada founder and CEO Eric Pateman personally selected the products that are being carried, choosing items that will pair perfectly with the estate’s wines. Suppliers include Artisan Edibles, CoCoa Nymph, Honeyview Farm, Little Miss Chief, Missing Goat Blueberry Farm, Oddball Organics, Wineland Dressings, and more. The partnership with Edible Canada is the latest step by Road 13 proprietors Pam and Mick Luckhurst to offer visitors a unique and world-class experience when they visit the winery.

799 Ponderosa Road, Oliver, BC V0H1T0 | open daily from 10:00am to 5:30pm

13140 316A Ave., Oliver BC | V0H 1T0 | PO Box 501
Follow Road 13 on the west side of Hwy 97 between Oliver & Osoyoos
Toll free: 866.498.8330
Phone: 250.498.8330 | Fax: 250.498.8331
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.road13vineyards.com

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The People Who Make It Happen

Owners: Mick & Pam Luckhurst
Winemaker: Michael Bartier

About Road 13

Road 13 is the location of our winery and two of our vineyard sites: the Home and the Castle. Our land was first cultivated in the early 1920s, when BC premier Honest John Oliver turned the area into rich farmland by constructing an irrigation canal from Okanagan Falls.

Our terroir-driven wines are offered in three distinct tiers: a red blend and a white blend call Honest John’s, a varietal series of red and white wines under the Road 13 label, and a premium tier of small lots and blends named Jackpot.

Wines & Reviews

Honest John’s Red and White

Our blended red and white wines are a tribute to “Honest” John Oliver, BC Premier from 1918 to 1927. Honest John epitomized British Columbians’ pioneering values: hard work, self-reliance, dependability and neighbourliness. His greatest achievement was the construction of the irrigation canal that transformed the Golden Mile into outstanding farmland.

Road 13 Varietal Series

Road 13 wines express the special character of the South Okanagan’s renowned Golden Mile. Our motto, “It’s All About The Dirt,” reflects our belief that great wines start in the vineyard.

The Jackpot Lineup

Southern BC is home to hundreds of old gold mines with names that acknowledge the region’s past exploration. One, called Jackpot, inspired us. Evoking the joy of winning a hard-earned prize, it is a fitting title for our top wines – the reward for our hard work in the vineyard and cellar.

Old Vines Chenin Blanc (2007)
…the best BC white wine I’ve tasted this year and one of the best BC white wines I’ve ever tasted.
Gurvinder Bhatia
Tidings Magazine Dec 08/Jan 09

…It’s yummy stuff and we’re stocking as much of it as we can…
Larry Arnold October 20/08

Honest John’s White (2007)
…packed with honeyed white peaches, sage, melon and apple.
Edward Finstein (The Wine Doctor)
Beach Metro News October 21/08

….Road 13 has transformed into a winery that can outperform many a global competitor. Honest John’s White is a fine example the aromatic whites BC does so well…
Why buy Conundrum when this is half the price?
Christina Burridge
Vancouver Magazine Eating & Drinking Guide 2009

Jackpot Viognier (2007)
…Damn fine wine, and a wide palette of pairing options. Like maybe truffles.
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight December 18/08

Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)
…very impressive…
Beppi Crosariol
Globe & Mail Dec 20/08

…infinitely quaffable…
Edward Finstein (The Wine Doctor)
Beach Metro News October 21/08

Zinfandel (2007)
…it’s arm-wrestling heavy California hitters like Caymus and Ravenswood or Seghesio and-are we surprised?-it thumps them good. Not to dwell too long on (yet another) Road 13 triumph, but this one is stunning….
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight Dec 11/08

Pinot Noir (2007)
…charming and full-fruited dinner wine, light in body but deep in flavour – quite an achievement….
Riesling (2007)
…full and crisp, and simply a superb Riesling.
Jurgen Gothe
Georgia Straight Oct 23/08

Merlot (2006)
BC wine of the week,
Winemaker Michael Bartier is as concentrated and intense as his latest Merlot…
Anthony Gismondi – Vancouver Sun Jan 24/09

2008 JACKPOT HOME VINEYARD SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC
TOP 25 BC WINES 2012 — WINE ACCESS MAGAZINE
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
GOLD MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012
BEST SPARKLING WINE – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE
AWARDS (Vancouver Magazine)

2010 OLD VINES CHENIN BLANC
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
BEST WHITES – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS

2009 JACKPOT CHARDONNAY
BEST OF CLASS – 2012 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
BRONZE MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012

2010 HONEST JOHN’S WHITE
GOLD MEDAL — OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2011
March 2012 – Wine Access-Anthony Gismondi “..a big jump up in
quality. The palate is super fresh with pear, green apple and melon
fruit. There is perfect tension between the acidity and sweetness”

2008 JACKPOT PINOT NOIR
TOP 25 BC WINES 2012 — WINE ACCESS MAGAZINE
GOLD MEDAL — WINE ACCESS WINE AWARDS 2012

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