The GOODS from CedarCreek Estate Winery

Kelowna, BC | CedarCreek is proud to announce that their 2014 Platinum Block 3 Riesling was named Best Canadian White Wine over 15£ at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Rated 95 Points, the win follows last year’s Decanter World Wine Award for their 2012 Platinum Block 2 Pinot Noir as Best Canadian Red Wine over 15£.

Both Block 2 and Block 3 are located in the steep-sloped, CedarCreek Home Block Vineyard, where the aspect of the land creates even higher light intensity than is usual in the Okanagan Valley an intensity only found in Central Otago, New Zealand.

The Block 3 Riesling is the oldest block planted at CedarCreek and dates to 1991. The soil beneath the vines is composed of sandy loam with a clay base. Because of the age of the vines, the roots have now reached the clay layer from which they are able to extract moisture. As such, the vines receive little to no additional water during the growing season which is unusual in the dry, arid Okanagan Valley and only intensifies the site-specific nature of the wine.

“It took us 21 years to make a single block Riesling at CedarCreek,” said winemaker Taylor Whelan. “It took that long for the grapes to start to express what we really felt was the characteristic of our land, and that is the philosophy behind our single block Platinum tier of wines. If they don’t meet that level, we can still make an excellent Riesling, but it’s not to a Platinum standard. There’s no question – Our Wine is Our Word.”

The win is further reinforcement of CedarCreek’s decision to lead the way in the Okanagan toward more and more block-specific wines. “We’re really invested in a deep understanding of what our land is capable of in nuanced ways,” says Whelan. “As our vines continue to mature, most date to the 90s, and their roots reach deeper, we’re starting to see characteristics that are distinctly and unmistakably CedarCreek. We’re also blessed by an exceptional viticulture team, some of whom planted these vines and continue to nurture them. We’re starting to see the real aspects of both people and place in our wines.”

With Canada the theme at 2017 Vancouver International Wine Festival, and Pinot Noir and Riesling the featured varietals, CedarCreek is leading the way toward the high-profile spotlight on Canadian wine.

Details

5445 Lakeshore Road | Kelowna, British Columbia | MAP
Telephone: 778-738-1020
Email: [email protected] | Blog: www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/blog
Website: www.cedarcreek.bc.ca
Twitter: @CedarCreekWine
Facebook: CedarCreekWine
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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, Alexis Moore
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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