Hester Creek Estate Winery - Pinot Gris 2025In 1968, BC wine pioneer Joe Busnardo came upon an excellent property sheltered below the rugged desert bluffs of what is now known as the Golden Mile Bench. Spread over 76 acres of a gently sloping hillside, he recognized the potential for growing superior vinifera grapes on this unique land. Today, a total of 115 acres comprise the Hester Creek estate, which is planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewrztraminer, Italian
sourcing 90% of grapes from the Lake Country (their home base) and 10% from the Kelowna area
and the age of their vines account for the richness of their wine
the winery starting using screwcaps for its aromatic wines in order to keep their wines fresh and free from oxidation
now represents the fourth generation of Collets in Chablis
The vineyards were developed in the communes of Voiteur
The white grape vineyards are in the town of Novacella
flowers and spices in white wine
supported by the company’s technical staff
in Lebanon in the 12th century as ‘prieur chevaliers’
rather than crown caps
Organic vines compete with grasses for minerals and water because weeds and grasses are not killed using chemical herbicides
The White is made with Marsanne and Viognier grown on Schist and clay-limestone soils
