Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery

Heading to Whistler this year for Cornucopia? We are thrilled to announce that Bordertown will be pouring our wines at Cor Cornucopia is Whistler’s annual fall festival of food and drink, made for the "epicurious, uninhibited food and drink lover". We’re looking forward to showcasing our wines at Cornucopia. We love the True North!... We love the mountain atmosphere- it’s a great place to meet you! Paul and Allison will be sharing our award-winning wines and some new releases. We know you’re going to love the new Cabernet Franc! Thursday, November 11: Signature Tasting - BC House Party Immerse yourself in British Columbia’s delicious food and drink culture. This buffet-style dinner will introduce you to some of the most magnificent dishes BC chefs have to offer. Saturday, November 13: Signature Tasting - 25th Anniversary Dinner This extravagant evening will be accompanied by five premier, executive chefs from all over the Sea to Sky. Friday, Nov 26 and Saturday, November 27: Signature Tastings Poured Anything that can be poured (with alcohol in it), is what you can expect during this lively event. Enjoy the mixings from the fantastic DJ as you are poured a variety of delicious beverages from the outstanding servers. Buy tickets here https://www.whistlercornucopia.com/events

What a beautiful fall harvest we've had! This year’s crop is outstanding. The fruit looks great and the quality of the grapes is on par with the exceptional vintage of 2020. And what better way to finish harvest than with some really great news- meet Bordertown’s WineAlign National Awards medal winners. Thanks to all of our value customers for your incredible support!

Bordertown’s Cabernet Franc 2018 is on Special at BC Liquor Stores - January 31 to March 6. Bordertown’s flagship red wine is our award-winning Cabernet Franc 2018. And the great news, is Cabernet Franc is on sale at select BC Liquor Stores for just $19.99 - a savings of $2.00!... A grape that ripens about ten days earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, Mohan absolutely LOVES Cabernet Franc and how it thrives in the warmer South Okanagan. One more reason that Cabernet Franc really appeals to Mohan is its winter hardiness. Once known chiefly as a component grape for classic Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc has now broken out on its own and is "loved for its unique charms." According to Anthony Gismondi, Cabernet franc buds and ripens early than cabernet sauvignon, it’s lighter in tannins, colour and body than the king of grapes, and typically matures earlier in the bottle. Bordertown's Cabernet Franc has deep expressive flavours of tobacco, dark spice, herbaceous green pepper, and a tiny hint of mint. All of this is achieved while maintaining supple tannins and dark berry flavours. The finish is pleasant and lengthy. We think you will LOVE Cabernet Franc with grilled steak and lamb chops, Portobello mushrooms, green olives, and dishes with pepper, rosemary and mint. Or just sit back and enjoy with dark chocolate! Here’s a review from celebrated wine writer John Schreiner: Judging from the large volume of Cabernet Franc made by Bordertown Vineyards in 2018, the variety has picked up a new champion in this Osoyoos winery operated by Mohan Gill. The grape produces lively, full-flavoured red wines that are often described as brambly because of the exuberant red berry aromas and flavours. Bordertown’s 2018 is an excellent example. Bordertown Cabernet Franc 2018. This wine begins with classic brambly aromas mingled with cassis and spice. On the palate, there are flavours of dark fruits (black cherry, fig) along with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate. The tannins are ripe but the firm texture marks this as a wine for decanting now or for aging five to seven years. 93. Here’s the BC Liquor Stores where you can buy Bordertown’s Cabernet Franc 2018 https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/237266 Visit our Tasting Room 9140 92nd Avenue, Osoyoos, BC Tasting Room Hours: Monday Sunday: 11am 4 pm #bcwine

Cheers to 2021! What’s better than welcoming the New Year than a Cabernet Franc 2018 Special? We’re excited to announce Bordertown Cabernet Franc 2018 will be on sale at select BC Liquor Stores from January 31 to March 6. ... Bordertown’s flagship red wine is our award-winning Cabernet Franc 2018. And the great news, is Cabernet Franc is going to on sale at select BC Liquor Stores for just $19.99 - a savings of $2.00! Did you know that the Cabernet Franc grape hails from Bordeaux, where it is the most-loved grape! A grape that ripens about ten days earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, Mohan absolutely LOVES Cabernet Franc and how it thrives in the warmer South Okanagan. One more reason that Cabernet Franc really appeals to Mohan is its winter hardiness. Once known chiefly as a component grape for classic Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc has now broken out on its own and is "loved for its unique charms." According to Anthony Gismondi, Cabernet franc buds and ripens early than cabernet sauvignon, it’s lighter in tannins, colour and body than the king of grapes, and typically matures earlier in the bottle. Bordertown's Cabernet Franc has deep expressive flavours of tobacco, dark spice, herbaceous green pepper, and a tiny hint of mint. All of this is achieved while maintaining supple tannins and dark berry flavours. The finish is pleasant and lengthy. We think you will LOVE Cabernet Franc with grilled steak and lamb chops, Portobello mushrooms, green olives, and dishes with pepper, rosemary and mint. Or just sit back and enjoy with dark chocolate! Here’s a review from celebrated wine writer John Schreiner: Judging from the large volume of Cabernet Franc made by Bordertown Vineyards in 2018, the variety has picked up a new champion in this Osoyoos winery operated by Mohan Gill. The grape produces lively, full-flavoured red wines that are often described as brambly because of the exuberant red berry aromas and flavours. Bordertown’s 2018 is an excellent example. Bordertown Cabernet Franc 2018. This wine begins with classic brambly aromas mingled with cassis and spice. On the palate, there are flavours of dark fruits (black cherry, fig) along with notes of tobacco and dark chocolate. The tannins are ripe but the firm texture marks this as a wine for decanting now or for aging five to seven years. 93. Here’s the BC Liquor Stores where you can buy Bordertown’s Cabernet Franc 2018 https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/237266 Visit our Tasting Room 9140 92nd Avenue, Osoyoos, BC Tasting Room Hours: Monday Sunday: 11am 4 pm #bcwine

Cabernet Franc versus Syrah Which variety of wine do you love more? Cabernet Franc and Syrah have both begun to grow in popularity in recent years. Cabernet Franc’s origins have been traced to southern France in the 17th century. It’s one of the Bordeaux wines....Continue reading

Happy 75th Birthday to our wonderful town- we are so proud to call Osoyoos our home! The Gill Family

Meet Bordertown’s Iconic Red! Mohan Gill has always believed that Syrah is one of the most promising signature grape varieties grown in the South Okanagan. We proudly produce limited production reds only about 100 cases were made of each variety in the series. The wines are made with fruit from select vineyard parcels and vines with a disciplined crop load.... Do you love a big, swarthy, ripe syrah? Red wine enthusiasts are going to LOVE our Syrah 2017! It’s a robust, intense, rich luxurious red wine Because of the long days and all the heat in the South Okanagan, Bordertown’s limited production Syrah really shines! was fermented with care, gently made, and then ideally aged in a combination of new and seasoned American oak barrels. Big and ripe, this wine begins with an intense nose of smoked meat, cracked pepper and black fruits that leads the way to a palate that’s full of berry flavours and savoury notes. Drinking beautifully now, it will continue to evolve over the next 6 - 8 years. Supple, rounded and rich, this wine is full-bodied yet elegant. This wine has an impressively long finish. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb, meat stuffed Portobello mushrooms, grilled veal chops. Accolades: John Schreiner 92 Points Bordertown Syrah 2017 (113 cases). This wine, aged in American oak barrels, begins with delicatessen aromas (meat and spice and pepper). The palate is full, with flavours of fig and plum. Earthy notes on the finish underline the robust character of this Syrah. Order Online and receive Free Shipping anywhere in BC for 6 bottles or more! https://bordertownwinery.com/product/syrah-2017/ We look forward to reopening our Tasting Room on January 10.

Meet Bordertown’s Grüner Veltliner- it’s gaining a cult following! At Bordertown, our estate vineyards are lovingly overseen by Mohan. Mohan grows all of the mainstream Okanagan grapes, and some rising stars like our easy-drinking, crisp and refreshing Grüner Veltliner.... At Bordertown, we are one of the few producers of Grüner Veltliner in the Okanagan Valley. Only one acre of Grüner Veltliner was planted. You’ll find it on well-drained, gravelly soil on a gently sloping, south east and west facing block behind the winery between Highway 97 and Lake Osoyoos. This means that this wine is a RARE TREAT and is quickly gaining a CULT following ! I was looking for something different and Frank Whitehead of Okanagan Viticulture Services suggested GV vines sourced from Ontario, Gill told Orchard and Vine magazine. Here's some interesting facts about Grüner Veltliner: -Until the 1990s very few wine lovers outside Austria had even heard of Grüner Veltliner! -The name translates to Green Wine of Veltlin. -The leaves of the grape vine are five-lobed with bunches that are long but compact. -With flavours of green pepper and lime, Grüner Veltliner is an exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. -The primary fruit flavors in Grüner Veltliner are lime, lemon and grapefruit. -There is also a green and herbaceous flavor that is often described as white pepper. Bordertown’s Grüner Veltliner blends aromas of PINEAPPLE and HONEY with a tinge of MINERALITY followed by flavours of WHITE PEACH and APRICOT. -This wine has GENEROUS WEIGHT and a RICH TEXTURE on the palette, with a delicious, PERSISTENT FINISH. - Grüner Veltliner is a delightful fruity white wine for all occasions! The best food pairings for Grüner Veltliner https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com//the-best-food-pairin/ We invite you to drop by for a tasting! We have very limited quantities! https://bordertownwinery.com/product/gruner-veltliner-2018/

Tucked away just off the Village stroll in Whistler, Stonesedge Kitchen embraces rustic elegance, effortless charm, and is polished without being fussy. Stonesedge Kitchen is a trendy Whistler restaurant that celebrates modern Canadian cooking; inspired by the mountains, fields, farms, and waters of the Pacific Northwest For Cornucopia Whistler, Bordertown was thrilled to have our wines perfectly paired with a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Bobby and the Stonesedge Kit...chen team. Chef Bobby and his team crafted a menu that encapsulates the beauty of the surrounding mountains with a fun nightlife vibe. His delicious creations are simple, but flavourful, and are made with seasonal sustainable meats and produce. Stonesedge Kitchen’s menu was a wonderful twist on Canadian cuisine delightfully paired with Bordertown wines. We are delighted to share some photos from the Cornucopia Wine Pairing Dinner which we were thankfully able to conduct at Stonesedge Kitchen in Whistler. It was tough sledding with the Covid restrictions but Stonesedge did a terrific job.

Looking for a culinary escape to the mountains? Join us at Cornucopia at Whistler at the paired lunch with Homer Street Cafe Executive Chef Bobby Milheron for an unforgettable luncheon on Saturday, November 8! Limited tickets available!... https://whistlercornucopia.com/event-detail/

Happy Halloween ! Love from us at Bordertown! Please have a safe Halloween!

This year's Cornucopia, a celebration of food and drink in the majestical setting of Whistler is a bit different due to Covid-19. However, there are some wonderful events being offered. Bordertown is delighted to that our award winning wines will be featured in three wonderful pairing events. Please buy your tickets directly through the Cornucopia website....Continue reading

Important Event Update - Bordertown Paired Dinner Friday, November 13 dinner is cancelled Please be advised that due to the latest Public Health Orders, the Bordertown Paired Dinner on Friday, November 13 at the Whistler Conference Centre has been cancelled. Message from Cornucopia... FESTIVAL UPDATE: In light of new Public Health Orders announced on Saturday, November 7, programming scheduled between November 8 and 22 will not go ahead. To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, BC’s public health officials have strongly recommended that travel in and out of the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions be limited to essential travel only until November 23, 2020. Cornucopia Whistler has suspended all programming between November 9 22 and is looking to reschedule as many experiences as possible in December. More information will be released on whistlercornucopia.com as it becomes available. If you have purchased tickets to these events, we will automatically refund you and respectfully request that you do not travel here at this time. Thank you for your support and understanding. On behalf of Bordertown, thank you, we really appreciate your support and understanding during this time. Please stay safe. https://whistlercornucopia.com/event-detail/

Bordertown’s Celebrate the Harvest Contest Post ends at 11:59 pm on October 31! Enter today!! Win an artisan food prize pack as well as a private wine and cheese tasting for four people at Bordertown in our Celebrate the Harvest contest! Five additional winners will win Bordertown Hard Pressed swag!... How to Enter To enter our Celebrate the Harvest contest, all you have to do is take a photo with Bordertown’s award-winning wines or Hard Pressed cider. Upload your photo to Bordertown’s Facebook or your Instagram and tag Bordertown Winery in your post (@bordertownwine), and tag at least one friend who you would want to share your Bordertown Wine experience with. Post must be uploaded by 11:59 pm on October 31, 2020. Add the hashtags #Celebrate the Harvest #ILoveBordertownwine or #ILoveHardPressedCider NO PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL OR PURCHASE OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Limit one (1) entry per person per day during the Contest Period, regardless of the number of Facebook and/or Instagram accounts a person may have. The best Facebook fan photo or Instagram posts will be selected by the Bordertown team. One grand winner will be selected. Win an artisan food prize pack as well as a private wine and cheese tasting for four people. Five additional winners will receive fun Bordertown Hard Pressed swag! Contest closes on October 31 at 11:59 pm, PST. Terms and Conditions apply.

Heading to Whistler for Cornucopia? Check out this fun Cornucopia Whistler Global News Morning contest for a chance to win some great prizes including two tickets to a Bordertown paired dinner by Whistler Conference Centre Executive Chef Neal Harkins. https://globalnews.ca//cornucopia-whistler-global-news-mor

Bringing in the Grapes! It’s been a gorgeous fall in Osoyoos. This week, the week weather conditions were ideal for harvesting our flagship, staple grape, Cabernet Franc. Year to year climate variations will affect timing of the harvest season.... Cabernet Franc is a later maturing red variety. When harvested late, the grapes mature to create more complex and concentrated flavours. The fruit is just amazing! The timing of the grape harvest is one of the most important decisions affecting the winemaking process. Mohan has been in the vineyards daily to determine the best time for our Cabernet Franc harvest. He monitors the physiological ripeness of our grapes to determine the optimal time to pick. Acid levels in wine are very important as they give it balance and structure. The aromas are vibrant and the acidity is high. Our grapes are hand picked - Cabernet franc's moderately long bunch stem makes it easy to pick by hand. Mohan is very excited about this year’s flavourful Cabernet Fran grapes. He’s tireless in his efforts because he knows that a great bottle of wine reflects the hard work in the vineyards. All that care and consistency in the vineyards really pays off. So long harvest! It’s a wonderful time of the year. It’s been a harvest to remember. We will have really nice full-bodied wines with great fruit expression to look forward to!

We are just delighted that Bordertown’s Merlot 2016 won a Silver in the 2020 BC Lieutenant Governors Wine Awards! The BC Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards recognizes excellence in winemaking for all licensed British Columbia wineries. Merlot is a staple of the south Okanagan, and from our estate vineyards comes this version, which offers up a plethora of aromas and flavours that will surprise and amaze. It balances ripe red fruits, black raspberry and rhubarb with pepper, h...erbs and spices, stewed plums and a tiny hint of mint, all within an integrated oak structure. It has medium body and wonderfully supple tannins. Merlot is a lovely wine for Italian sausage, spaghetti with meatballs, burgers and braised short ribs. BC VQA CERTIFIED This is a big, ripe wine (14.9% alcohol), dark in the glass, with aromas of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. On the palate, the vibrant black fruit flavours explode, delivering black currant and black cherry mingled with tobacco and cedar. There is good concentration here, with a satisfying finish. 91 Points - John Schreiner $25.00 https://bordertownwinery.com/product/merlot-2016/

Benjamin our friendly sales rep on Vancouver island has been really busy! Here's a photo of the line up of award winning Bordertown wines that Island residents can purchase at Cascadia Liquor in Langford. Vancouver Island residents can also find a nice selection of Bordertown wines at the following stores:... Thrifty Foods Tuscany Village- Victoria Tudor House Liquor Store- Victoria Liquor Planet Liquor Store- Victoria Dickens Liquor Store- Sidney Northgate Liquor Store- Nanaimo Hammond Bay Liquor Store- Nanaimo Greenrock Liquor Store- Nanaimo Mid-Island Liquor- Nanaimo Cascadia Liquor - Langford Everything Wine- Langford Best Buy Jingle Pot Liquor Store- Nanaimo Northtown Liquor Store- Nanaimo Wheatsheaf Liquor Store- Cedar Nanaimo 17 Mile House Liquor Store- Sooke Sooke River Liquor Store- Sooke

Living Desert White 2017 - an elegant, great value wine Bordertown wines use top 100% estate grown fruit for wines that highlight the very best of the varietals that flourish in the South Okanagan Bordertown’s signature aromatic Living Desert white blend is comprised of Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Gruner Veltliner. ... A white blend refers to any white wine that contains more than one white grape varietal. Since white varieties are distinctly aromatic, the key to making quality blended wines from these grapes is preserving those aromas. Blending produces complex wines that are better enjoyed a few degrees warmer than chilled varietals. Living Desert White 2017 delivers with delicious, refreshing, bright tropical fruit. This amazing blend has soft floral notes that open up to aromas of mineral, peach, apple and pear. The palate is fresh and clean exhibiting a blend of stone/citrus fruit, mineral, with a touch of spice on the finish. Living Desert White has a full mouthfeel, balanced acidity and a medium finish. John Schreiner 91 Points Pair with a spicy curry dish, seared scallops, and grilled chicken dishes. https://bordertownwinery.com/prod/living-desert-white-2017/

We were delighted to welcome a wonderful group of visitors at Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association’s Pig Out event on Saturday. This year’s event was designed to handle a small but really enthusiastic group safely while giving guests an opportunity to taste Bordertown’s wines and Hard Pressed cider while sampling delicious pork inspired catered tasting bites. We loved welcoming the smaller groups on the Pig Out Trail! ... Thanks to everyone that visited and to the Association for all the hard work they did in advance to help adhere to the current health and safety protocols and deliver such a great event!

Heading to Whistler this year for Cornucopia? Bordertown is very excited about our Paired Dinner event with Executive Chef of the Whistler Conference Centre Neal Harkins on Friday, November 13. Neal works with local growers to create innovative, fresh meals. This paired dinner promises to be a real Whistler dining experience. Limited tickets are available. We hope you can join us!... https://whistlercornucopia.com/event-detail/

Happy Thanksgiving- we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving