our new spring release wines

we're seeing things pink this season

Introducing our stellar 2015 spring release lineup, including the definitive patio wine: our inaugural French-style Rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir. We call it a trip to the French Riviera, in a bottle. Bringing the Sauvignon Blanc back: previously, our 2012 Sauvignon Blanc won Gold at the National Wine Awards of Canada, then in 2013 we decided to be bold and creative. Now, with 2014, we brought back what made our 2012 Sauvignon so great, and used grapes from our Summa Quies block III.

This year represents a harmonious coming together of all the elements, and with a little help from Mother Nature, we're extremely proud to present these remarkable wines to you from our estate located on the Naramata Bench. With tenacity, we uphold a benchmark of consistency that goes into each bottle for you to enjoy.

"Our vines, our wines." - Luke Smith, proprietor & winemaker

sip | taste | enjoy
[click on names for PDF wine information]

2014 Rosé

NOSE strawberry, cotton candy
PALATE refreshing, crisp, dry
FOOD salmon, summer salad, goat cheese

2014 Sauvignon Blanc

NOSE citrus, nettle, pineapple
PALATE effervescence, citrus, leads to smooth pineapple finish
FOOD fresh oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, soft white cheeses

2014 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

NOSE granny smith apple, citrus
PALATE crisp, fresh, citrus, tropical fruit

FOOD serve well-chilled with pan-Asian dishes

2011 Summa Quies Sin Cera
perfect for the cellar

NOSE chocolate (bet we got your attention now), vanilla, black pepper liquorice, smoke, saddle leather
PALATE black cherry, clove, vanilla, smoky, liquorice, with a tobacco finish
FOOD prime rib, grilled meats, aged cheddar

2012 Summa Quies Pinot Noir
92 pts from WineScores

NOSE red cherry, undertones of potpourri, cedar, hint of tobacco
PALATE smooth, round, cherry in forefront, develops to earty, coffee notes
FOOD salmon, port roast, soft white cheeses

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WE'RE OPEN

Keeping it a true family estate, my niece Jamie returns to the Wine Shop for the summer. Stop in for a guided tasting and find out why we think these are our best wines yet.

Opening hours: 11 am to 5 pm, seven days a week

How about a smoked salmon omelet with our Rosé? New this year, with our chickens roaming in the vineyard, free range eggs are available for purchase ($5/doz).

1086 Three Mile Road, Penticton
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We think our wines are pretty special and we think you're pretty special too. Bringing the two together, our Wine Club members enjoy priority access to our wines, including limited releases, back vintages, and large format bottles.

Member benefits include:

Complimentary wine shop tastings for you & 4 guests with the winemaker
A 10 % discount on wine shop purchases
Bringing the Naramata Bench to you, shipping right to your door
Exclusive event invites
And much more

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VINYARD NEWS

BUD BREAK
This has been our earliest ever bud break with shoots springing up in early April. This is setting up the 2015 vintage very nicely and we're excited for how the growing season will shape up.

WINE GONE TECHIE
Winemaking includes shiny new toys sometimes. In our case, our new leaf puller has been an incredible addition. Removing the basal leaf is integral to winemaking so that the grapes receive the sunshine they need to become plump and juicy - wine ready. Doing it by hand is tedious, and getting a little help from technology does not impact the quality of the wine. As such, the machine is the best man for the job here. Given my European tractor, I was able to get one that attaches to the front.

"WILDLIFE"
Things are clucking away at Howling Bluff: we've added some friendly chickens to the Estate. Truly free range, not only do we get fresh eggs every morning (so many in fact, we're selling them by the dozen in the Wine Shop), but vineyard chickens provide great organic natural pesticide for the vines. Our dogs Quies and Lucy have had to be taught a few lessons about not nipping after the 'girls'. They now know better.

BUSINESS
You may have noticed things looking a bit different at Howling Bluff. Joining our team is Axelle Bazett, the Marketing Communications Manager. For all marketing or media opportunities, please email her.

We are also working with some dedicated wine sales reps throughout the province.
For sales inquiries please contact:

Lower Mainland/Vancouver
- Vicky Ainley, Vino Allegro Wine Imports
Victoria/Vancouver Island
- Shrawan Khanna, Bona Vini Wines Co.
Interior
- Christy Cronie, Whistler Tree Sales (Kootenays/West Coast)
- Ryan Andrews, Whistler Tree Sales (Okanagan Thompson)

GALAS, TASTINGS, EVENTS, OH MY!

Tasting event season kicked into high gear this week, with Howling Bluff spring releases showcasing at both the Victoria Arts 'n' Facts event in support of the Royal BC Museum, and also at the EAT! Vancouver Canadian Flavours Gala where some of Canada's top chefs paired bites with wines from the Naramata Bench.

Next up you'll find us at the 20th anniversary Bacchanalia at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Saturday May 2.

Upcoming events

May 7 CNIB Eye Appeal Public Exhibit & Artist event, Victoria (also the exclusive white wine provider at the May 8 sold out gala)
May 27 Bloom BC VQA Spring Release, Victoria
May 28 Bloom BC VQA Spring Release, Vancouver
August 22, BC Pinot Noir Celebration, Kaleden

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