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Welcome to our 2008 Fall/Winter Newsletter!
It's that time of the year when our thoughts turn to warm fires, time with friends and family and great wine. From all of us at Hillside, thank you again for your continued patronage as we celebrate being voted the South Okanagan’s best winery for 2008! Our 25th anniversary celebration continues as we welcome with enthusiasm, some new additions to our team and one of the best vintages we have experienced in years. |
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Hillside announces a new winemaker!
After five years with Hillside, Kelly Symonds has decided to move on and pursue other opportunities in Vancouver. As we say good-bye to Kelly, we are elated to welcome Kathy Malone as Hillside's new winemaker. We are extremely excited and proud to have a winemaker of Kathy's stature and experience join the team. Kathy has over 27 years of experience making wines in Canada; having spent the last 24 years as one of Missions Hills top winemakers. Kathy attended the University of Victoria in the Chemistry Co-op department and is currently Chair of the BC Wine Grape Council Research and Development Committee.
The enthusiasm and excitement around the winery since her arrival has been contagious. She has the right combination of skill, experience, vision and instinct to lead Hillside into the next evolution in becoming Canada’s best Boutique Winery.” Congratulations, Kathy, we know you’ll be warmly welcomed by all.
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2008 Vintage
We're extremely pleased with the 2008 vintage. October's optimal weather allowed for long hang times and enhanced character which we feel will result in particularly flavourful wines of the utmost quality and structure. Watch for release dates on the website under upcoming releases.
Current Releases
Christmas is creeping upon us yet again and Hillside offers many ways to ease the burden of shopping malls and crowds. Try pairing a bottle of Reserve Merlot or Mosaic with a box of dark chocolates for the person with the sweet tooth on your list. Or perhaps a bottle of Pinot Gris with a cheese platter hand crafted out of a wine bottle available for purchase in our wine shop.
All of our current releases can be purchased on our website and delivered to you or your gift recipient via courier. Our current selections include:
Hidden Valley Rose (2007), $16.99, Riesling (2007), $17.99, Reserve Pinot Gris (2007), $18.99, Merlot (2006), $18.99, Reserve Muscat Ottonel (2007), $19.99, Syrah (2006), $25.99, Reserve Merlot (2005), $29.99, Mosaic (2005), $37.99.
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 Hillside’s Bistro & Wineshop
The Bistro is currently closed for the winter months and will re-open in the Spring on April. 4/ 09. We have some surprises in store for next season’s menu so stay tuned.
Our wine shop is open Monday-Saturday from 11am-4pm for purchases of wine, inspired gifts and apparel with our Hillside logo. Please ring our wineshop’s doorbell and one of our office staff will be delighted to greet you!
Up Coming Events
Naramata Bench Christmas Open House- Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2008. Along with several members of the Naramata Bench Wineries Association (NBWA), we will be open for wine tasting, appies and purchases from 11am-4pm. Participating wineries will advertise their hours of operation and signify their participation with a bushel of Christmas balloons outside. Come on out on your way to the Heritage Inn for the Naramata Artisans Faire for the perfect Christmas shopping adventure.
Flavours of the Naramata Bench- Friday, January 30, 2009. Francis Winspear Centre 9720, 120 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta. This wine tasting fundraiser with live and silent auctions will feature many wineries from the Naramata Bench including Hillside Estate. Tickets are available at Winspear Box Office at 1.800.563.5081 or www.winspearcentre.com. Further info can be sourced at www.edmontonsymphony.com .
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine festival- March 23-29, 2009. One of the biggest and oldest wine festivals in the world with total attendance reaching 25,000 at this year’s 60 scheduled events. The global focus will be Pinots. The festival features a week of special events including a gala auction, wine seminars, wine parties, winery dinners, lunches and brunches at fine local restaurants and hotels. For a more detailed itinerary and festival events visit www.playhousewinefest.com. |
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 Chef Peter Young's Holiday Recipe
Medallions of Beef Tenderloin with Goats Cheese and Peach Chutney (serves 4)
Ingredients
8 x 3oz. medallions of Beef Tenderloin
1 oz. butter
1 oz. chopped shallots
1 oz. chopped roast garlic
4 fl. oz. Hillside Merlot
4 oz. Goat Cheese
4 oz. Wineland dressings peach chutney
Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
2. Heat butter in large skillet.
3. Sear Medallions 4 at a time on both sides.
4. Place seared medallions on baking tray. Top with ½ oz. disc of goat cheese per medallion. Put in oven & cook for 5-10 minutes to rare/medium rare as desired.
5. Keep beef drippings in skillet and add shallots & garlic to cook. Deglaze the pan with Hillside Merlot and reduce sauce until desired consistency.
6. Pour sauce on serving plate and place medallions thereon. Top with peach chutney.
7. Serve with grilled vegetables and roasted potatos.
Suggested wine pairing: Hillside Estate Reserve Merlot 2005
"It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason.” -Latin saying
From all of us at Hillside: Have a wonderful holiday season, full of delights, companionship and celebration!
See you under the tower in 2009!
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