As gorgeous Okanagan summer days take over the valley, Summerhill Pyramid Winery releases the perfect pairing companion, their easy-drinking Pinot Gris. As crisp and refreshing as those tall glasses of lemonade we craved as children, the 2022 Pinot Gris is all grown up and just the magic elixir to sip with lunch or on its own.
The 2022 Pinot Gris is 100 per cent Pinot Gris, grown by the Clarke family at the Vispering Vines vineyard in Okanagan Falls.
“The long autumn we had allowed the fruit to ripen while retaining a beautiful, balanced, acidity. This year’s Pinot Gris is dry, bright, and fresh with loads of ripe pear, apple, lemon, and minerality,” says Winemaker Michael Alexander.
He adds, “It pairs perfectly with lighter dishes, Okanagan sun, and family.” Think of cuisines such as Thai or Vietnamese and other spicy dishes or mushrooms, cream-sauced pasta or platters of charcuterie. Given Summerhill produced only about 1,000 cases, the bottles will disappear from shelves quickly. The best place to find this elegant Pinot Gris along with the fine array of organic wines offered by Summerhill is at the winery or online at summerhill.bc.ca.
Visit the Tasting Room
To taste Summerhill’s extraordinary organic wines, visit the tasting room, open seven days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. Admission is free, however, you can book ahead for the Pyramid Experience Tour for $20 per person or a Sensory Sit Down Tasting for $45 each. You’ll learn about Summerhill’s many accomplishments such as becoming the first BC vineyard to gain Demeter Biodynamic status in 2012.
They are also featuring a $100 per person tasting with Michael, Summerhill’s winemaker, featuring exclusive wines and other high-end products.
After your tastings, take in the panoramic views including the Chef’s Garden and across Okanagan Lake as you linger over a bite to eat in Summerhill’s Organic Bistro or outside at the picnic tables.