Family-owned wines from the glacial soils of the Naramata Bench
Moraine is a family-owned estate winery on the Naramata Bench, overlooking Okanagan Lake near Penticton, British Columbia. Owners Oleg and Svetlana Aristarkhov moved to the Okanagan in 2009 to pursue their passion for wine. The name reflects the glacial clay bluffs beneath the vineyards. Western exposure and cooling lake breezes help shape fresh, elegant wines with expressive fruit.
| Website | www.morainewinery.com/ |
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| Address | 1865 Naramata Road, Penticton, British Columbia V2A 8T9, Canada |
| Wine Maker | Amber Pratt brings a background in horticulture and experience at Road 13, Black Hills and CC Jentsch Cellars. Her work spans Syrah, Malbec and Bordeaux varieties, alongside Pinot Noir on the Naramata Bench. |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Okanagan Valley |
A dry Riesling with aromas of lemon-lime soda, pineapple, white pepper and lime zest. The mouthfeel is textured, with balanced acidity, a medium body and clean minerality. Nothing expresses terroir so well as Riesling, and our mineral-rich soils shine through in this beautiful example.
Our Viognier is brimming with notes of grilled pineapple, apricots, and buttery pastries. Flavours of tropical fruit and toasted almonds persist on the long, luxurious finish.
Barrel-fermented and matured in French oak barrels, our Chardonnay is bright with notes of tart green apples, pears, and lemon with a creamy midpalate and fresh, citrusy finish.
100% Estate-grown Pinot Noir from our Sophia Vineyard. Hand-picked and fermented in small 1-ton vats. Complex and layered with bright, tangy notes of raspberry, darker elements of black cherry and mulberry, and a subtle undercurrent of cedar and toast. Fine tannins balance this elegant, medium-bodied Pinot Noir.
A bright, floral, and fruit-forward wine that defies the concept of what a Malbec ought to be. Growing at the razor's edge of Malbec-ripening terroir, this intense, purple wine features aromas of violets, wild cherries, plums, and almond. Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels. Juicy, with delicate tannins, this wine pairs beautifully with crispy duck and wild game meats.
100% Estate-grown cool-climate Syrah, co-fermented with a dash of Viognier. Alluring aromas of sweet nutmeg and allspice, blueberries, and red plums. Juicy acidity and medium tannins make this spicy Syrah a natural with BBQ sausages and peppers, hearty pasta, braised meats, and grilled cheese! Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.