The GOODS from CedarCreek Estate Winery

Kelowna, BC | CedarCreek Estate Winery is pleased to announce that Allen Meadows of Burghound – the most respected writer on Pinot Noir in the world – has selected their 2012 Block 4 Platinum Pinot Noir from 54 of the Okanagan’s best as the province’s top Pinot Noir.

Allen Meadows founded Burghound in 2000 as a quarterly review of the wines of Burgundy, and it is devoted exclusively to the coverage of Burgundy and Pinot Noir as well as rotating coverage of Champagne and sparkling. He spends nearly five months a year in Burgundy and visits more than 300 wineries in that time. He is popularly regarded as the world’s authority on Pinot Noir and acts as an advisor to some of the world’s most established collectors of Burgundy and Pinot Noir.

Fifty-four wines were submitted to Mr. Meadows from 27 Okanagan Pinot Noir producers, including three from CedarCreek – all three wines were rated exceptionally well – the 2012 Estate Pinot Noir – 90 points, 2012 Platinum Block 2 Pinot Noir – 91 points and the 2012 Platinum Block 4 Pinot Noir captured a BC-leading 92 points. A full report of his Okanagan Pinot Noir review is available for purchase at burghound.com.

“Pinot Noir is emerging as a strength in the Okanagan, and we see this recognition as a direct result of our increased focus on block-specific wines,” said Darryl Brooker, Winemaker at CedarCreek Estate Winery. “We’re really focused on discovering what CedarCreek is capable of in a site-specific way, down to the block-to-block nuances within our vineyards. The Block 2 and 4 Pinot Noirs couldn’t be more different as wines, but they’re only a stone’s throw apart in the vineyard. Revealing these site-specific variations in wine are, for me, the most exciting part of winemaking.”

The showing is further reinforcement of the Okanagan’s emergence as a region where cool-climate Pinot Noir – the heartbreak grape – thrives. The recognition adds to the region’s showing where Pinot Noirs from the Okanagan Valley have garnered awards internationally. “Everyone asks what the Okanagan’s great wine is. What’s our signature wine?” added Brooker. “We’re starting to see very clearly that the Okanagan can be great at Pinot Noir.”

These wines are currently available for purchase at CedarCreek.bc.ca.

Details

5445 Lakeshore Road | Kelowna, British Columbia | MAP
Telephone: 778-738-1020
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cedarcreek.bc.ca
Twitter: @CedarCreekWine
Facebook: CedarCreekWine
To order wine: 1-800-730-9463

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About The Location

CedarCreek Estate Winery is located 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna – making it an ideal destination for locals and those touring wine country. Situated on a hillside, you are treated to a panoramic view of lush vineyard, lake and immaculate grounds and beautiful gardens.

The Wine Shop is over-flowing with wonderful gifts for home and the wine aficionado in your life – from the newest in Riedel glassware, tempting cookbooks and interesting wine accessories.

CedarCreek is committed to providing guests an intimate and educational experience in an exceptional setting.

Wineshop Hours: May – October 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, November – April from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tour are offered seasonally: May 1 – October 14, daily at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Vineyard Terrace Restaurant: Open mid June – mid September from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

People

Scott Locke, General Manager
Winemaker, Darryl Brooker
Anahita Pouget, Marketing Manager
Heather Courtney, Director of Hospitality
Justin Adams, Manager of Vineyard Operation
Darryl Brooker, Winemaker

About CedarCreek Estate Winery

Purchased in 1986, CedarCreek released its first wines in 1987 and was one of the first 8 pioneering wineries of BC. With four generations of agricultural heritage and more than a quarter century of experience, we have pursued perfection and produced some of the valley’s best wines resulting in CedarCreek being twice recognized as “Canada’s Winery of the Year”. Today, we look proudly towards the future to further promote our region.

In February of 2014 the Fitzpatrick family announced the transfer of ownership of CedarCreek Estate Winery to the von Mandl Family. With this, two of the region’s pioneering winemaking families have come together with a shared vision for the Okanagan Valley, one that will continue the Fitzpatrick family legacy for generations to come.

Our knowledge of the terroir of the Okanagan and dedication to the craft have brought many awards and international acclaim, to our winery and our region. We are committed to building on our success by continuing to refine our approach to wine growing. Passion, tenacity, care and hard work are vital but above all we seek truth in wine. And the results show in every bottle. On that, you have our word.

Awards/Press

Wine Access Magazine has recognized CedarCreek Estate Winery as Canada’s WINERY OF THE YEAR in 2002 and 2005, as well as runner up in 2008.

Read more at http://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/awards

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