Stag's Hollow Winery News
Welcome to the Stag's Hollow blog! Stay up to date on everything happening at the winery, including highlights on wine competition awards, events, wine education info, promotions, and articles that feature our wines.
Dolcetto featured in Culinaire Magazine
Our 2019 Dolcetto has just been featured in an article by Tom Firth, in Culinaire Magazine out of Calgary.
Stag’s Hollow 2019 Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard Dolcetto, Okanagan Falls British Columbia
Dolcetto is a grape that is rarely seen outside of Italy, but there are a number of places it seems to be perfectly at home – including at Stag’s Hollow in Okanagan Falls. A fine balance of earthiness (and a whiff of smoke at first) on the nose with good support from black plums and spiciness. On the palate things start to sing with brightness to the fruits and a crisp, thoughtful finish. A fine alternative to a pinot noir this season. See full feature here.
Dec 2, 2022 at 1:17 PM
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It's the most wine-derful time of the year!
Once again, we've put together some festive Holiday Wine Packs and Free Shipping Specials to get you through the holidays, including our 12 Wines of Christmas Advent Calendar. Send as gifts to your loved ones...or stock your own shelves for the holiday season.
In appreciation of your support over the last year, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of 12 bottles or more within BC/Alberta and $25 OFF SHIPPING to Eastern provinces. For orders of 6 bottles, we are offering a FLAT RATE of $15 to BC/Alberta and $15 OFF SHIPPING to Eastern provinces. To our Wine Club Members, we are extending the FREE SHIPPING offer to orders of 6 bottles or more across all provinces. These site-wide shipping specials end November 20th.
Nov 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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The Heart of Wine Country™ Holiday Cheer Open House
Shop local and sustainable this holiday season! As part of the Okanagan Falls | Skaha Lake Winery Association Holiday Cheer Weekend (November 19-20), Stag’s Hollow Winery will be offering festive tastings by reservation from 11am to 4pm each day. Plus, get a jump start on some of your holiday shopping at our mini-market featuring local artisans: Steph Perry Fine Art & Illustration, Schnell Design promo gifts and custom crafts, RoshniWellnesss handmade natural candles, and Sea Wolf & Sage knitwear and jewellery.
Tastings are free all weekend. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Book your tasting.
For more information on what our neighbouring wineries are also offering that weekend, please visit www.theheartofwinecountry.ca.
Oct 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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Harvest Dinner - Join us!
Celebrate harvest with us at our annual long-table dinner overlooking the scenic hollow, catered by Chef Brock Bowes and his amazing culinary team at Provisions Kitchen.
Enjoy an intimate multi-course dining experience featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients paired with a selection of award-winning Stag's Hollow wines, presented by our winemaker Keira LeFranc.
TICKETS / INFO HERE
Aug 16, 2022 at 11:52 AM
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Festa del Dolcetto & Festa do Albariño - party with us!
Festa do Albariño
Let's celebrate this expressive Italian grape and its place in the Okanagan landscape! Join us for Italian antipasti and live music while sipping through various styles and vintages of Dolcetto on the patio overlooking the hollow.
Date: Thursday July 21st, 4-7pm
NOTE: RSVP deadline is July 16th. Please arrive at 4pm or anytime after. Limited to 50 guests.
Tickets include food from Oliver Eats.
Festa do Albariño
Let's party like we're in Spain! Inspired by the annual wine festival of the same name in Cambados, Spain, we're celebrating this vibrant white wine with Spanish tapas, live music, and of course, a grand tasting of our new 2021 Albariño!
Date: Thursday August 4th, 4-7pm
NOTE: RSVP deadline is July 29th. Please arrive at 4pm or anytime after. Limited to 50 guests.
Tickets include food from Oliver Eats.
Jul 11, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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Results from the Decanter World Wine Awards
Congratulations to Keira and our winemaking team for taking home 5 medals this year!
Click here to purchase the 2019 Renaissance Merlot. And watch for our 2021 Albariño - coming soon!
Here are the results from the Decanter World Wine Awards.
2019 Renaissance Merlot - 92 points, Silver
2020 Albariño - 90 points, Silver
2019 SHV Pinot Noir - 89 points, Bronze
2019 Syrah - 89 points, Bronze
2019 Tempranillo - 89 points, Bronze
Jun 10, 2022 at 1:05 PM
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Join Us for Free Tastings Father's Day Weekend
Treat dad to a special tasting this Father's Day!
Sip our new summer releases on the patio overlooking the hollow. We will be releasing new vintages of Albariño and Pinot Gris just in time to celebrate dad. All reservations are FREE Father's Day weekend June 17th, 18th & 19th. Please book your tasting on our website prior to the weekend using promo code DADSARETHEBEST.
Note, We will be accommodating walk-ins based on availability. We will be closing at 2pm on June 19th for a Wine Club member event.
Jun 6, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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The IWSC Results Are In
The International Wine & Spirit Competition results came in over the weekend and our 2020 Albariño won Silver!
Here's what the judges had to say: "Perfectly poised aromatic floral aromas, apple blossom, peach and apricot stone fruit palate balanced with rich full savoury, saline body. Nice long finish."
This wine is Sold Out at our Wine Shop, but watch for our 2021 Albariño to release in June! See below for wines that finished Bronze.
Stag's Hollow Winery
Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard Albariño 2020
90 points, SILVER
Stag's Hollow Winery
Cachet Limited Edition No. 5 2018
BRONZE
Stag's Hollow Winery
Amalia Vineyard Syrah 2019
BRONZE
Stag's Hollow Winery
Renaissance Merlot 2019
BRONZE
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Stag's Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
BRONZE
Stag's Hollow Winery
Tempranillo 2018
BRONZE
May 24, 2022 at 11:55 AM
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Win a Supersized $500 Prize Package from Stag’s Hollow and Bench 1775!
Visit us for the chance to win big this summer!
How to Enter:
✔Snap a photo next to our supersized bottle on the patio
✔Share it using the hashtag #SUPERSIZEDSUMMER
✔Follow both wineries on Facebook OR Instagram
Visit the supersized bottle at both wineries to double your chance of winning!
Winner chosen October 1, 2022. Contest runs until Sept 30, 2022. See here for Contest Rules & Regs. Good luck!
May 20, 2022 at 11:44 AM
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OFSL & Mother's Day Weekend
New OFSL event! As part of the Okanagan Falls | Skaha Lake Winery Association Spring Cheer Weekend (May 7-8), Stag’s Hollow Winery will be offering free tastings by reservation from 11am to 5pm each day over the Mother's Day weekend, accommodating walk-ins if there is availability.
On Sunday, sip our new spring releases on the patio as eight local artists paint en plein air overlooking the hollow. Featured artists: Lynn O'Brien, Cindy Smith, Janice Cornett-Ching, Ron Gladish, Vicki Rogers, Sharon Snow, Cindy Smith, Carol Avedon Savage and more.
For more information on what our neighbouring wineries are also offering that weekend, please visit www.theheartofwinecountry.ca.
Apr 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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