The GOODS from Okanagan Crush Pad

Summerland, BC | Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland has quickly earned a reputation for crafting dynamic wines that express the outstanding growing conditions and terroir of the Okanagan Valley. As such, the winery has been called upon to create some very unique private label projects which have turned into marketplace successes. Each project created to date for the hospitality and private retail sectors is very specialized and designed to be exclusive and fit a particular need.

Samantha Rahn first came to Okanagan Crush Pad as a recipient of the 2013 Okanagan Wine Campus program which was launched in 2011, in an effort to further British Columbia’s already rich wine-and-food culture. Each year, the winery opens its doors to the recipient of the British Columbia Sommelier of the Year award, and works with that person to create his or her own wine label.

The Samantha Syrah 2013 which was released this past fall was so highly sought-after that Rahn decided to throw herself head first into making and releasing another wine, this time a Chardonnay as one of Okanagan Crush Pad’s custom crush clients.

“Samantha is a true champion of BC wine. One look at the wine list she created confirms her conviction that our region, as diverse as it is, is mighty and capable of greatness. Placing herself squarely in the face of the challenges that we all face in making and selling wine, gives Samantha a true understanding of the decisions that we make along the way”, noted Okanagan Crush Pad owner Christine Coletta. “I have come to learn that making wine is the easy part. The true test comes when you take it to market.”

“I’m truly honoured to be able to keep the Samantha project going in partnership with Okanagan Crush Pad. Working with Christine Coletta and every member of her team is really a pleasure – they are true professionals in every way, from organizing packaging and marketing materials, to getting wine out to the customers. Winemaker Matt Dumayne is super smart and I’m learning so much from him and his wealth of experience. The Samantha wines are just a tiny snapshot of what he is capable of, and what Okanagan wines can be. There are so many options out there and exploring them with Matt and the team is very rewarding”, states Samantha Rahn.

The Samantha Chardonnay 2014 ($22.90) comes from select lots of the Canyonview Vineyard in Summerland, BC. The wine is created entirely in concrete, free from any tricks or manipulations, pure, and clean. No oak, wild ferment, just a snapshot of what the vineyard gave us in the gorgeous 2014 growing season. Zippy acidity and freshness, zesty citrus and ripe pears, refreshing after a great ride with friends, or anytime.

The wine is available direct from the winery and at the Whistler Farmers Market this summer. “It’s exciting to have the wine available in my Whistler neighborhood and I’ll be drinking and sharing plenty of it in the mountains this summer!”, notes Rahn.

Okanagan Crush Pad winery is a unique purpose-built custom crush facility that specializes in crafting small lot, vineyard-driven 100% BC wines. From its ponderosa-surrounded location in beautiful Summerland, BC, the winery is home to Haywire and Narrative wines, as well as the Okanagan Wine Campus program. Owners Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie have amassed a talented team of British Columbia-born and international consultants. For more information visit: www.okanagancrushpad.com.

Details

16576 Fosbery Road, Summerland, BC | V0H 1Z6
Winery phone: 250-494-4445 | Order wine: 604-800-3738 [email protected]
Web: www.okanagancrushpad.com | Facebook | Twitter
Order wine: 604-800-0601 | [email protected]

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The People

Christine Coletta, Owner
Steve Lornie, Owner
Matt Dumayne, Chief Winemaker
Jordan Kubek, Sparkling Winemaker
Julian Scholefield, Operations Manager
David Scholefield, Wine advisor
Alberto Antonini, Consulting viticulturist & winemaker
Leeann Froese, Marketing and Communications
Alison Scholefield, Brand Manager
Whitney Law, order desk and THE Club @ Crush Pad

About Okanagan Crush Pad

Okanagan Crush Pad, producer of Haywire and Narrative wines, is quickly building a reputation as one of the premium producers in the Okanagan. The winemaking team includes world renowned Tuscan-based consultant Alberto Antonini, wine expert David Scholefield, and winemaker Matt Dumayne.

Located in beautiful Summerland, BC, the winery overlooks Switchback vineyard, an organic site that is also home to roaming sheep and chickens. Okanagan Crush Pad crafts wines that are symbolic of the region’s unique high mountain/northern desert setting which has an intensely hot, short growing season with hallmark cool evenings.

The winery is the first in Canada to extensively use concrete tanks and wines that are fermented and aged in concrete carry the Raised in Concrete™ designation. Visitors to the guest center, built right into the heart of the production facility, get a rare glance into the art of winemaking.

Tasting Lounge & Wine Shop Hours of Operation

April – May | Open Thursday – Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm
June – October | Open daily from 10:30am to 5:30pm
October 15 – December 15 | Open Tuesday – Saturday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Off Season | Outside the above noted times our wine shop is always open for purchases by appointment.
Please call ahead so that we can be sure someone is available to assist you: (250) 494-4445 ext 1

Accolades

Haywire Gamay Noir Rosé 2013 | Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Category Award Wine for Best Rosé Wine. “Okanagan Crush Pad is at the forefront of innovation in B.C., with superstar consultants Alberto Antonini and terroir expert Pedro Parra helping define new directions. Light, crisp, and bone dry, our best rosé combines the juicy berry fruit of gamay and savoury, herbal aromas of the Okanagan. Seriously structured and ageable, it is a lovely expression of our unique climate. Its tart finish is perfect for Dungeness crab cakes or melty grilled cheese sandwiches.”

Haywire Canyonview Pinot Noir 2011 | Lieutenant Governor’s Award Winner 2014 for Excellence in BC Wines. 91 points by Tim Pawsey. “One of just 12 wines awarded in this year’s B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Awards, from low yield, with judicious use of used French oak, dark cherry notes with some mineral hints, well-structured but very approachable (91 points, $35 from the winery (haywirewinery here.com). – See more.

Haywire Wild Ferment Pinot Gris 2012 | 92 points by John Schreiner. “Haywire Switchback Vineyard Wild Ferment ($29.90). This is 100% Pinot Gris but the varietal has been omitted from the label. The winery is trying to establish its organic Switchback Vineyard as a stand-alone brand. Think Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which does not put the varietal on its label either. This is a richly textured wine with aromas of honeysuckle and herbs and flavours of pear and citrus. The finish lingers.”