Located on Similkameen Valley's Upper Bench, Clos du Soleil (vineyard of the sun) is an artisan winery making Bordeaux-influenced wines that reflect their home terroir, they also adhere to the philosophies of minimal-interventionist winemaking and biodynamic viticulture.
This vintage Capella is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc, and 15% Semillon (grown in Oliver), which was hand harvested then fermented entirely in barrel (60% French oak puncheons and 40% stainless steel barrels) with the majority undergoing only wild, spontaneous fermentation. One third of the barrels were also allowed to undergo wild malolactic fermentation. All lots were barrel aged for nine months, on the lees, with lees stirring.
It leads with beeswax and honeysuckle, nettle and grass clippings, melon and lemon oil aromas. A citrus dominant palate is lashed with peach drippings and crunchy green apple. Bold acidity is carved off by attractive creaminess; seamless with lovely purity.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 21st, 2021

Chic, tangy, precise.
The flagship white wine for Clos du Soleil is a version of Bordeaux blanc, combining Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Semillon (20%).
It is chic and restrained; grassy and herbal notes make way for green crunchy fruits and tart zesty lemon with distinct mineral tones. It is focused and precise on the palate, possibly a little leaner than last vintage, and has a long and tangy finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 6th, 2017

Elegant, focused, precise.
The flagship white wine for Clos du Soleil is a version of Bordeaux blanc, combining Sauvignon Blanc with Semillon.
Always outstanding it suggests honey, and yellow apples, lanolin and smoked lemon hints of starfruit aromas. The palate is tangy and lemony; it is fresh and pristine, focused and racy. An elegant and woven wine with a racy demeanor and long mouthwatering finish.
Lovely.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 21st, 2020

Savoury, distinct, spicy .
Clos du Soleil's signature Celestiale red, is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
It is spicy and sauvage; distinct smoked meat, toasted spice and ground pepper aromas are lifted with plums and blackberries, and vanilla. An intense and umami palate is almost brooding in character, concentrated with a slick glycerol weight it has a long finish trailing brown spices layered with red and black berries.
Decant or hold onto this one for a while longer.
Pair: Hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 10th, 2019

Savoury, balanced, spicy .
Clos du Soleil's signature Celestiale red, is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
Spiced plums and wild herbs, marmite, blackberry and dark chocolate aromas lead to a succulent palate with oodles of savoury spice, leather, umeboshi and dark roasted espresso flavours. Structure and balance is in check, the finish is lengthy and fresh.
Pair: Hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 2nd, 2020