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STAG’S HOLLOW ESTATE VINEYARD

The Stag’s Hollow Estate Vineyard has a very unique and interesting geological history. Kettles holes are glaciofluvial landforms occurring as a result of blocks of ice calving from the front of a receding glacier and becoming partially to wholly buried by glacial outwash. The Hollow remained after the ice age retreated. Stony glacioluvial soils (otherwise known as gravel) left behind after this retreat, are ideal for growing grapes and creating wines with intensity. The Merlot and Pinot Noir blocks, now exceeding 30 years of age, are on the southwest facing slopes of the Hollow. These two blocks pick up significant solar radiation that allows for consistent ripening even in difficult vintages. Without question, this phenomena has created one of the most distinctive landscapes in the Okanagan Valley.

SHUTTLEWORTH CREEK VINEYARD

This land, a former hay field, was purchased in 2011, recognizing that Pinot Noir was likely to be an excellent variety for its terroir. Located just 2 kms north of Stag’s Hollow’s home site, the heat units, soil geology and air drainage were expected to deliver the quality that Okanagan Falls wineries have become known for, particularly for Pinot Noir. Stepping out of the box, two well known Spanish varieties were planted – Albariño and Tempranillo, and two not so well known Italian varieties – Dolcetto and Teroldego, both up and coming in the Pacific Northwest. In each case the varieties were selected as it was felt they would be very well suited to the site’s micro climate. We have been impressed with the quality of the fruit that has been grown so far on this site.

MAPLE VINEYARD

In 2023, our owner acquired the vineyard adjacent to Shuttleworth Creek, called Maple Vineyard, to give the winery more access to Chardonnay and Riesling. Originally planted 2019, this vineyard boasts 5 acres (3 planted) and the soil exhibits a sandy loam or loamy sand texture with a granular or crumb structure in the topsoil, promoting good root penetration and microbial activity, and is suitable for various agricultural uses. Having this third vineyard gives us greater control over fruit quality, strengthens our estate-grown program, and allows us to thoughtfully expand our Chardonnay and Riesling production while continuing to farm sustainably and express the unique character of our Okanagan Falls terroir.

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