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Wonderful, award winning wines for your sipping pleasure.
2017 Woodward Collection Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Aromas of peach blossom, pineapple and citrus are married with a hint of toasty oak in this well rounded, elegant wine.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested from 28 year old vines on the Naramata Bench our 2017 Chardonnay was gently pressed, barrel fermented and aged in French Oak for 7 months. As with all Woodward Collection wines this wine lies down for an additional year in the bottle.
Food Pairings
With its refreshing stone fruit notes, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with rich dishes like steak bernaise, creamy risotto or eggs benedict with Hollandaise sauce. Equally as nice are grilled chops with a selection of summer fresh red peppers, butternut squash and fresh baby potatoes with a hint of dill.
2016 Woodward Collection Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Notes of toasted oak and vanilla biscuit are balanced with the stone fruit flavours in this well rounded, elegant wine.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested from 28 year old vines on the Naramata Bench our 2016 Chardonnay was gently pressed, barrel fermented and aged in French Oak. As with all Woodward Collection wines this wine lies down for an additional year in the bottle.
Food Pairings
With its refreshing stone fruit notes, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with rich dishes like steak bernaise, creamy risotto or eggs benedict with Hollandaise sauce! Equally as nice are grilled chops with a selection of summer fresh red peppers, butternut squash and fresh baby potatoes with a hint of dill.
2016 Woodward Collection Tesoro Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This dark ruby red wine exhibits aromas of lavendar and black cherries intertwined with toasty oak aromas. The palate shows lovely acid and tannin balance which lingers with a soft, silky mouth feel. Enjoy this wine now or age for a good 7 years.
Winemaking Notes
“Tesoro” meaning treasure in Italian exemplifies the elegance and finesse of our flagship Pinot Noir. Harvested by hand from carefully selected vineyards, our Tesoro was patiently aged for 18 months in French oak before resting an additional year in the bottle. Earthy notes are accompanied by aromas of raspberry and black currents.
Food Pairings
Pinot Noir is the best varietal for food pairing because of it’s flexibility. John’s favorite is a carefully seasoned Rib Eye Steak but it is equally satisfying with Christmas Turkey or Thanksgiving Ham.
Recent awards in the All Canadian Wine Championship – “In the Pinot Noir category, Privato Vineyard and Winery won three Best in Class Double Gold medals for three of their wines including the 2017 Pinot Noir, 2016 North of the 50 Pinot Noir and 2015 Grande Reserve Pinot Noir.”
The inspiration behind the name Privato comes from the Italian word meaning private which aptly describes the winery’s idyllic setting. A hidden gem in the heart of BC’s exciting Thompson Valley wine region, Privato is a family owned boutique winery dedicated to the production of premium Burgundian styled wines.
Welcome to Privato
A hidden gem in the heart of BC’s exciting new Thompson Valley wine region, Privato is a family owned boutique winery dedicated to the production of premium Burgundian styled wine.
Handcrafted only in small quantities, Privato offers among the best of BC in small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Owners John and Debbie Woodward are very proud of their wines and with each vintage strive to achieve the highest quality possible in their wines. Their flagship pinot noir has been recognized among the best in the country with a recent double gold medal at the All Canadian Wine Awards.
Nestled along the scenic slopes of the North Thompson River, Privato offers visitors a unique wine experience. Enjoy a personalized wine tasting, a picnic on the grounds, or take time to savour the idyllic setting as you sip a glass of wine in their peaceful wine garden.
The Inspiration Behind Privato
Privato is the result of years of patience, dedication and care. Inspired by their love of fine wine and their time spent in Italy during the wine harvest, owners John and Debbie Woodward embraced their passion for wine and in 2010 forged a new direction by enhancing the family’s 80 acre property with their inaugural planting of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The inspiration for the name Privato comes from the Italian word meaning private. Often referred to by those who visit as “a little piece of heaven,” Privato is the private heaven of John and Debbie, and aptly describes the wineries idyllic setting.
Tasting notes, bottle shots and feature image courtesy of the winery.
