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With International Merlot Day being celebrated, it’s a good time to enjoy a glass of these three fine Okanagan Valley merlot wines.
Fantastic, jaw-dropping, delicious, sublime: whatever superlative you choose, it can be used to describe Mission Hill Family Estate & Winery. The crown jewel in proprietor Anthony von Mandl’s winery portfolio, Mission Hill remains a stunning experience after 41 years of operation. From its hilltop perch to its region-defining wines, not a single detail has been overlooked by von Mandl and Co.
CheckMate wines are made from only two varieties: chardonnay and merlot, an odd combination.
At the age of 22, when many of his fellow graduates were debating whether to do a master’s degree or get a job, Anthony von Mandl bought a wine agency.
This recipe from Mission Hill Family Estates executive chef Patrick Gayler is family food at its best.
So as you prepare a meal from this year’s harvest – whether of meat, fish, vegetables, grains, or fruit – complement it with an earlier year’s grape harvests.
Which type of red wine will next capture the imagination, hearts, and wallets of wine consumers?
The Okanagan Valley has seen a recent wave of acquisitions and new investments in wineries; Martin’s Lane Winery is an impressive new build.
The al fresco Terrace Restaurant overlooks the winery’s orchards of pinot noir and chardonnay.
