Stoneboat, on the Black Sage Gravelbar in Oliver, is now owned by Rudy Verhoeff and Kyla Richey, former professional volleyball athletes. They also own Valley Commons, is a winery established in the District Wine Village in Oliver in 2021. Both wineries fall under the Verhoeff Group of Companies, which is headed by Paul Verhoeff, Rudy's father. The family also owns a flooring company, a brewery and restaurants in the Fraser Valley.
Pinotage is South African variety (Cinsault crossed with Pinot Noir) has its fans and its critics, but when you talk about this rare variety in British Columbia, Stoneboat is usually the first to spring to mind.
This wine was oak aged in 25% new oak for 15 months.
Notes of coffee and charred spices, bacon fat and bruised strawberry and purple berries, cocoa, balsamic and leather aromas lead to a concentrated palate. It has a slick richness to it and plenty of savoury, spicy flavours and coffee liqueur on the finish.
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Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium
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Wine Scores reviewed - 2023-11-01 15:43:03.0
