#BCWINE Limited Edition Wines Highlight Pioneering British Columbia Winery’s Dedication to Quality and Innovation
Marking its 15th anniversary as one of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley pioneering wine producers, Stag’s Hollow Winery stagshollowwinery.com today unveiled the first two wines in the limited edition Cachet series of uniquely blended wines.
The Cachet series continues Stag’s Hollow’s tradition of producing award-winning, highest quality wines while incorporating grape varietals not typical to the British Columbia wine growing region. Crafted by Dwight Sick, winemaker, Cachet 2008 Limited Edition No.1 (1500 bottles produced) blends Stag’s Hollow estate-grown Tempranillo with estate-grown Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Osoyoos-region Syrah. The foundation of Cachet 2009 Limited Edition No. 2 (450 bottles produced) is Grenache blended with Syrah, Viognier and Marsanne.
“Each of the Cachet series wines tells a unique story that captures the passion, knowledge and caring that are key ingredients in every bottle of our wine, ” said Larry Gerelus, Stag’s Hollow co-founder and co-owner. “The Cachet series maintains the quality of our core Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot offerings, and builds on the character of our popular ‘Heritage Block’ blends. The result is a series of elegant, complex, yet approachable wines with a distinct Stag’s Hollow signature.”
Using a fusion of old and new world winemaking styles, Stag’s Hollow produces approximately 6000 cases of handcrafted wine annually from estate-grown grapes and grapes from smaller, quality-oriented growers throughout the South Okanagan region. In addition to gold medal winning varietals, Stag’s Hollow specializes in distinctive, wine blends that take advantage of the quality and diversity of grapes from these select vineyards.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Stag’s Hollow Winery will unveil the first two wines in the Cachet series at the following media event that will also include an historical tasting of wines made over the last 15 years:
WHEN: January 18, 2011, 1:30 PM Pacific Time
WHERE: Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC www.legacyliquorstore.com
Valid press credentials required. RSVP to lynda@kayepr.com
About Stag’s Hollow Winery
Established in 1995, Stag’s Hollow Winery produces some of British Columbia’s highest quality, most distinctive wines. Hands-on owners Larry Gerelus and Linda Pruegger are involved in every aspect of the vineyard, winemaking and distribution process and, along with innovative winemaker, Dwight Sick, deliver wines with soul and character that have garnered a reputation for “over-delivering for the price point.” Stag’s Hollow has earned more than fifty prestigious wine industry accolades including gold medals for the winery’s 2008 vintage Syrah and Syrah Rose at the recent Northwest Summit Awards. Stag’s Hollow Winery is nestled in the hills of the South Okanagan Valley surrounded by vineyards, mountains and large tracts of land owned and protected by the Nature Trust of British Columbia.
For more information including a complete list wines, please visit:
www.stagshollowwinery.com www.cachetwines.com
