Stoneboat 6-Bottle Sampler, Stoneboat Vineyards

Description from the Producer

You don’t often see a six-bottle sampler this balanced. Crafted by Stoneboat Vineyards, a family-owned winery in the South Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, this bundle brings together a crisp sparkling, two whites, a fresh rosé, and two rich reds—offering something for every palate. This isn’t just a wine gift—it’s a guided tasting experience, perfect for sharing or discovering your next favourite.

• 2022 Reserve Lake’s Edge Red: This gold medal-winning merlot-dominant red blend is full-bodied with rich notes of blackberry, mulberry, clove, and vanilla on the palate with a round mouthfeel.
• 2024 Reserve Riesling: This Alsace-style wine is racy and rippling, shimmering with acidity. Pale lemon in colour with notes of citrus zest and wet slate. A bright minerality showcases on this wine and will age beautifully over time. This wine pairs well with spicy dishes like green thai curry, fried calamari, and fennel salad.
  
• Reserve Piano Brut XVI: Medium straw in hue, showcasing a lively stream of fine, persistent bubbles that signal freshness and finesse. Inviting and vibrant aromas on the bouquet reveals layers of yellow apple and ripe pear, interwoven with mineral undertones, fresh herbal accents, and a delicate hint of white pepper spice. The palate is crisp and expressive and mirrors the nose with bright apple and pear flavors, complemented by subtle spice. A gentle creaminess adds depth and texture, attributed to lees contact.
• 2024 Pinot Gris: On the nose aromas of tropical stone fruit such as white peach and baked pear, creating a fruit forward sensory experience. On the palate flavours of baked apple and pear, complemented by hints of honeysuckle and a subtle creaminess that lingers on the finish. The vibrant acidity ensures a refreshing and well-balanced profile.
• 2024 Pinot Blanc: Aromas of white tropical and stone fruits including white peach and crisp apple, delivering a bright and fruit forward sensory experience. On the palate, flavours of apple and peach are enhanced by delicate notes of white florals supported by a lively, refreshing acidity. and bright acidity on the finish.
• 2022 Syrah: The nose opens with enticing and layered aromas of ripe dark cherry, dried berries, and warm baking spices, lifted by a touch of white pepper and a graceful toffee note. On the palate, this wine delivers a vibrant yet structured flavours of succulent black cherry and cassis, framed by a dark chocolate richness and a peppery lift. A delicate umami nuance weaves through the finish with smooth tannins. Aged 18 months in French oak (33% new).