Portfolio

Garry Oaks wines are available at the winery and selected private winestores on Salt Spring and Vancouver Island and in the Vancouver area. to order wine or to find the store nearest you.

Classics Series

The wines we produce as varietals form our "Classics" series, named so because we draw on French traditions in making these wines. We have three new "Classics" under our traditional "oak leaf" label.

• Pinot Gris
• Blanc de Noir
• Pinot Noir

Originals Series

The wines in this series are distinct in having been made from less common grapes and/or unique blends. They all have proprietary names and carry the black "keyhole" labels.

• Prism
• Fetish
• Zeta

Pinot Gris

Round, rich, dry white wine made from Alsatian clone estate-grown Pinot Gris grapes fermented in barrel and lees-aged in traditional Burgundian style. Often compared to a Chablis, this wine shows flavours of peach and pear with mineral and citrus. It pairs particularly well with halibut, scallops, crab and oysters, chicken, cream sauces and soft cheeses like goat or gorgonzola.

Blanc de Noir

Vivacious, dry Provence style rosé wine made from Pinot Noir and Zweigelt grapes grown in our vineyard. A great summer sipper with flavours of crushed strawberries and spice and an intriguing umami accent.

Pinot Noir

Elegant, silky riff on a classic red Burgundy made from specially chosen clones of estate-grown Pinot Noir. Aromas of raspberries and cherries are echoed on the palate and livened by a touch of spice and toasty oak. Pair with nuanced meat dishes (especially duck and pork), salmon, tuna or grilled prawns, mushrooms, and dishes seasoned with basil, mint, or, if you're very lucky, black truffles.

Prism

Bright, aromatic white wine made from a blend of Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay. The nose hints at flowers and pineapple and the palate sings with fresh peach, lime and ginger. Yum! Lovely to sip on its own, or pair with spicy Asian cuisine, chicken, smoked meats and fish, and creamy fruit desserts. This wine gives really good burps (they qualify as “finish” I believe).

Zeta

Lush, fruit-forward red made from estate-grown Zweigelt grapes. We are one of the few wineries in British Columbia (and the first on the Coast) to grow this exciting Austrian varietal. Black cherry, floral and spice flavours are complemented by vanillan notes. Zeta pairs well with dishes that have sweet-spicy or fruit-based sauces (e.g. BBQ ribs, Moroccan lamb), salads with balsamic dressing, or strong cheeses (especially blue). No mistaking the gender of this wine (we call it wine with cleavage).

Fetish

Classic blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Franc (40%). This is our only non-estate wine--the grapes are grown for us on the Black Sage Bench in the south Okanagan. Why name a wine Fetish? Because Bordeaux style wines enjoy a kind of cult-like status in the wine world and we're calling it like it is. And then there are all the other interesting connotations.... Look for a smoky nose that opens to flavours of plum, black currant, ripe olive, dark chocolate and smoky oak supported by medium tannins. Fetish demands flesh and blood. Pair with rare or deeply flavoured beef, wild game, lamb with rosemary, walnuts, aged hard cheese or...white beans (yes!). Also, we are told, great with a cigar.

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