Tinhorn Creek Wins Top Scores From Wine Enthusiast, Lines Up Big Summer Events

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Oliver, BC | Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is heading into spring with top ratings from world-renowned US wine publication Wine Enthusiast for three of their wines: the 2014 Gewürztraminer received an Editor’s Choice Award and a score of 91 and the Tinhorn Creek 2014 Pinot Gris and 2013 Oldfield Series Syrah scored 90 points and 88 points respectively. All ratings and reviews will go live on the Wine Enthusiast website today and will also be published in the May issue, on sale April 5.

“This year marks the second year that our Tinhorn Creek wines have been endorsed by Wine Enthusiast and we are proud to receive these superb scores from an acclaimed US wine publication”, says President and CEO Sandra Oldfield. “It is an honour that our 2014 Gewurztraminer also won Editor’s Choice and was recognized as a ‘standout among Tinhorn Creek’s wide-ranging portfolio’. These ratings reflect the tireless dedication of the entire team at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.”

Over the past years, Tinhorn Creek wines have become increasingly popular with wine critics and connoisseurs across North America. The winery is a prime destination for US travellers who are looking to experience Canada’s beautiful Golden Mile Bench region in the Okanagan Valley, as well as to explore the outstanding culinary and wine adventures it offers.

At Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, the spring/summer season of 2016 is shaping up to be a busy one with a number of exciting events. The Canadian Concert Series returns to the vineyard’s spectacular out-door amphitheatre for another year with an outstanding lineup of musical artists. This highly anticipated event kicks off on May 28 with Pernell Reichert followed by the band Freeflow (June 25), Daniel Wesley (July 23) and The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer (August 27). The grand finale concert with post-punk icons 54-40 (September 10) is already sold out but tickets to all other concerts, as well as season passes ($125), are still available on the website.

Other fun and unique outdoor happenings taking place at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Miradoro Restaurant this spring/summer include:

• Every Tuesday from March to May: Communal Table Dinner Series

• April 29: Hops, Grapes & Grub

• April 29: Guided Hike & Chardonnay Tasting

• May 1: Rosé & Tapas Patio Launch

• May 6: Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Ned Bell of Yew Seafood Restaurant

• Saturdays in June, July & August: Yoga in the Vineyard

• July 29: Starlit Supper

• August 12: Dine & Dance

For more information about Tinhorn Creek Vineyards wines and events, call 1-888-484-6467 or visit the website at www.tinhorn.com.

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The People Who Make It Happen

Sandra Oldfield – President & CEO
Kenn Oldfield – Chairman
Andrew Windsor – Winemaker
Andrew Moon – Viticulturist/Vineyard Manager
Korol Kuklo – Assistant Winemaker
Shaun Everest – CFO / VP Finance & Admin
Jan Nelson – Sales & Marketing Manager

About Tinhorn Creek

On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and operated by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families since1993. The winery is located south of Oliver, BC, at the junction of Highway 97 and Road 7 in the famed Golden Mile wine-growing district. This area, named for its rich history of farming that dates back to the early 1900s, is home to several quality wine producers. Tinhorn Creek sources fruit exclusively from its own vineyards: 150 acres of prime land on two very distinct benches. This land lends to the creation of terroir-driven wines that are classic illustrations of the place they are grown. The 100-acre Diamondback Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench is planted with a mix of red and white varieties, primarily Pinot Gris, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 50-acre Tinhorn Creek Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench is also planted with a mix of red and white grapes, but primarily features Gewürztraminer.

Farming their own vineyards using sustainable practices allows Tinhorn Creek full control over the quality of fruit delivered to the crush pad for each vintage. The winery produces wines in two tiers under one dynamic and compelling label. The single-varietal series includes a Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Only worthy wines are selected each year for the winery’s top tier, the Oldfield Series. This tier provides the winemaker with a playground for experimentation and is a creative showcase for the best wines from each vintage. All Tinhorn Creek wines evoke the unique terroir of the region: the sage-covered desert terrain.

Tinhorn Creek was the first winery in Canada to bottle its entire portfolio with Stelvin screw-cap closures ensuring consistent aging and a guarantee that the wine will be enjoyed as it was intended.

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