Stoneboat, on the Black Sage Gravelbar in Oliver, is now owned by Rudy Verhoeff and Kyla Richey, former professional volleyball athletes. They also own Valley Commons, is a winery established in the District Wine Village in Oliver in 2021. Both wineries fall under the Verhoeff Group of Companies, which is headed by Paul Verhoeff, Rudy's father. The family also owns a flooring company, a brewery and restaurants in the Fraser Valley.
Pinotage is South African variety (Cinsault crossed with Pinot Noir) has its fans and its critics, but when you talk about this rare variety in British Columbia, Stoneboat is usually the first to spring to mind.
The wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged 18-months in French (64%) and American oak, 15% new barrels.
Aromas of strawberry jam and green bell pepper, leather, cedar, peppery spices and bacon fat lead to a palate with texture and notable acidity. It has an earthy character and brooding dark chocolate-like flavour with sooty tannins.
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium
©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2025-05-21 15:43:03.0
