Theo's Wines



	When we opened our doors December 9, 1976, the British Columbia wine industry was just getting started. Our wine list had three wines in the “Canadian Wine” section, a 1972 Pinot Noir from Casabello Winery in Penticton, and two white wines named Baby Duck something. More than three decades later, the Ducks are gone and we are proud to offer over a hundred fantastic wines on our list, featuring dozens of familiar and new wineries for you to explore, one sip at a time *Nikos Theodosakis* Red Wines of British Columbia Pinot Noir Known as "the heartbreak grape" due to its often pernickety nature in the vineyard and cellar. This variety was introduced early to the British Columbia wine industry because of its reputation as a "cool climate" variety. Pinot Noir is complex and fruity, often with vibrant cherry aromas and subtle earthy characteristics. Barcello Canyon - Similkameen Blue Mountain - Okanagan Falls Gehringer Brothers - Oliver Red Rooster - Naramata Bench See Ya Later - Okanagan Falls Twisted Tree - Osoyoos Syrah/Shiraz "An ancient variety, originating in the region surrounding the Persian city of Shiraz. In the 6th century the Greeks took it to the Rhone Valley of France. It was imported to the Okanagan Valley in 1991 from Valence, in the Rhone Valley." The first commercial crop harvested in 1993 by Nichol Vineyards. France still refers to it as Syrah and it is known as Shiraz in a host of other countries including Australia. Jackson Triggs Proprietors Reserve - Oliver Mission Hill Syrah -West Bank Burrowing Owl Syrah -Oliver Cabernet Franc This early ripening cousin of cabernet sauvignon produces crisp, fragrant wines with a dark red-blue hue. Cabernet franc plays an important supporting role to its grander relative or to merlot in Bordeaux-style blends. Poplar Grove Benchmark Naramata Bench Hawthorne Mountain Okanagan Falls Tinhorn Creek Oliver Marechal Foch Marechal Foch is an easy drinking fruity red that makes a big fruity wine with a little more dark structure and tannins than Merlot. Quail’s Gate Old Vines Foch Westbank Lang Naramata Bench Merlot Originally found in the Bordeaux regions of France, Merlot along with Cabernet Sauvignon are the stunning components of many Bordeaux wines. Merlot is renowned as the primary varietal in the great wines of Pomerol and St. Emilion. British Columbia's Merlot ripens earlier than other Bordeaux reds and is softer, more supple and is more approachable in its youth. Cedar Creek Kelowna Gehringer Brothers “Dry Rock” Oliver Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Okanagan Falls Hester Creek Oliver Inniskillin Oliver Jackson Triggs Prop Grande Reserve Oliver Jackson Triggs Sun Rock Oliver Mission Hill Westbank Nk’Mip Osoyoos Nk’Mip Qwam Qwmt Osoyoos Peller Estates Oliver Poplar Grove Naramata Bench Red Rooster Naramata Bench Sumac Ridge Summerland Tinhorn Creek Oliver Therapy Naramata Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Considered by many to be the great red variety, cabernet sauvignon is revered for its ability to produce serious, structured wines of stately magnificence. Deep colour, complex black currant and cedar scents, and firm tannins are the classic characteristics. Jackson Triggs Oliver Quail’s Gate Westbank Sumac Ridge Summerland Meritage and other Red Blends The term Meritage (rhymes with Heritage) was coined in 1988 to identify wines blended to reflect the Bordeaux tradition. The term is used by wineries that have used any combination of the red Bordeaux varieties; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Gros Verdot, Malbec, Carmenere, and St. Macaire. These are full bodied wines with lots of aging potential. Black Hills Estate Nota Bene Oliver Fairview Cellars Merlot Cabernet Oliver Golden Mile Cellars Road 13 Red Oliver Inniskillin Meritage Oliver Inniskillin Zinfandel Oliver Kettle Valley Brakemans Select Naramata Bench Lake Breeze Cabernet Merlot Naramata Bench Mission Hill Cabernet Merlot Westbank Mission Hill Oculus Westbank Osoyoos Larose Bordeaux Style Osoyoos Red Rooster Meritage Naramata Bench Sand Hill Cabernet Merlot Oliver Sumac Ridge Meritage Black Sage Summerland Sumac Ridge Cabernet Merlot Summerland Sumac Ridge Pinnacle Summerland Van Westen Voluptous Naramata Bench International Wines Sparkling & Rose Mateus Portugal Corbett Canyon California Henkel Trocken Germany Freixnet Cordon Negro Spain Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon France Whites Calliterra Sauvignon Blanc Chile Carl Rey Piesporter Germany Hogue Fume Blanc USA Louis Latour Chardonnay France Mouton Cadet Bordeaux France RH Phillips Chardonnay USA Hugel Riesling Alsace Germany Reds Black Opal Cabernet/Merlot Australia Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Syrah Chile Folonari Valpolicella Classico Italy Fontana Fredda Barolo Italy George DuBoeuf Beaujolais Village France Melini Chianti Italy Mouton Cadet Bordeaux France Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa Santa Rita Cabertnet Sauvignon Chile Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon USA Yellow Tail Shiraz Australia The Wines of Greece White Boutari Demestica Tsantal Retsina - Achaia Causs Retsina - Tsantali Tsantali Halikidiki Red Boutari Tsantali Boutari Grande Reserve Achaia Clauss Mavrodathne of Patras The White Wines of British Columbia Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wine Blue Mountain Brut Okanagan Falls See Ya Later Ranch Brut Okanagan Falls Sumac Ridge Stellar’s Jay Summerland Summerhill Brut Kelowna Pinot Blanc The variety was introduced in British Columbia with the German name of Weissburgunder. Pinot Blanc is a mutation of Pinot Gris which is itself a mutation of Pinot Noir. The origin of this varietal can be traced back to France to the 14th Century and is widely grown through out Europe. In general, in British Columbia, Pinot Blanc is produced in two fashions; warm and spicy with the influence of oak or crisp and clean when fermented and aged in stainless steel. Blue Mountain Okanagan Falls Cedar Creek Kelowna Dunham & Froese “McIntrye Bluff” Oliver Lake Breeze Naramata Bench Nk’Mip Osoyoos Pinot Gris Black Widow Naramata Bench Sand Hill Oliver See Ya Later Ranch Okanagan Falls Wild Goose Okanagan Falls White Meritage Sauvignon Blanc Jackson Triggs White Meritage Oliver Fairview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Oliver Jackson Triggs Sauvignon Blanc Oliver Mission Hill Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Westbank Sand Hill Sauvignon Blanc Oliver Chardonnay One of the noble varieties, the original plantings of this varietal came from Washington State and were initially planted in the Okanagan in the 1960’s (although not planted in any major quantities until 1974). Although cuttings are still brought in from Washington, selections are imported from around the globe to add to the variety and complexities of the wines produced. This classic grape is known for its rich, buttery flavour. When young, the flavour can resemble apples with a slightly vanilla quality. Cedar Creek Kelowna Domain Combret Oliver Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Okanagan Falls Jackson Triggs Oliver Nk’Mip Osoyoos Peller Estates Oliver Quail’s Gate Westbank See Ya Later Ranch Okanagan Falls Sumac Ridge “Un-oaked” Summerland Riesling This variety, originating in Germany, was introduced to the Okanagan Valley as early as the 1930’s by the Rittich Brothers and reintroduced in 1974 by the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture. When grown in well exposed locations the wine it produces is unmatched in quality. Riesling wine is generally light, flowery, with a refreshing clean, crisp fruit flavour. When the grapes are left on the vine for a Late Harvest wine, it develops an intense honeyed aroma and flavour. Crowsnest Cawston Gehringer Brothers Oliver Jackson Triggs Dry Oliver Lang Naramata Bench NK’Mip Oliver Peller Estates Oliver See Ya Later Ranch Okanagan Falls Sonoran Summerland Sonoran Desert Morning Summerland Wild Goose Okanagan Falls Gewurztraminer This variety was introduced into British Columbia by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1974 and has proven to be winter hardy. The origins of Gewurztraminer lie in Eastern Europe and today this grape is one of the major varietals in the Alsace area of France. The wines are known for their classic spicy character and pronounced varietal aroma and flavour. Black Widow Naramata Bench Quail’s Gate Westbank Sumac Ridge “Private Reserve” Summerland Tinhorn Creek Oliver Wild Goose Okanagan Falls Auxerrois, Viognier and Blends Gray Monk Pinot Auxerrois Okanagan Centre Joie Noble Blend Naramata Bench Van Westen Viognier Naramata Bench Van Westen Vivacious Naramata Bench Golden Mile Cellars Road 13 White Oliver Rose Joie Pinot Noir Rose Naramata Fruit Wines Elephant Island Cherry Naramata Bench Elephant Island Pear Naramata Bench Dessert Wines Sumac Ridge Pipe Port Summerland Willow Hill Merlot Special Select Oliver Achaia Clauss Mavrodathne of Patras Greece Port/Sherry Harvey’s Bristol Creme Spain


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