High Note’s Mediterranean-styled facility comes with 4 acres of vines that surround the facility and are planted with Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and one-half acre of Chardonnay.
“High Note is the culmination of a lifelong dream, and we are thrilled to share it with everyone,” said Bert Evertt, founder of the winery. “Our wines echo the beauty of the Okanagan Valley with a nod to the Mediterranean – places that inspired a life surrounded by fine wines –– and each bottle is a tribute to our exceptional terroir and places that inspire our dreams.”
Bert’s love of art, and music in particular, helped inspire the wine names and musical note artwork.
The highly respected and well-known Pascal Madevon is the consulting winemaker and his deft touch shines through on these elegant wines. “I found all of them to be elegant and refreshingly different.” Sam Hauck
2022 Soubrette Pinot Grigio
Our Pinot Grigio is like the soubrette of an opera: playful, charming, and vivacious. From estate vineyards in the South Okanagan, we take our inspiration from Italian-style Pinot Grigios, which are light, refreshing, and delicate. They make the perfect supporting character for long, relaxing lunches and fresh summer produce, offering bright lemon, pear, and melon fruit that’s lifted by fragrant honeysuckle.
WINEMAKING
Sourced from Singletree and Border Vineyards, this was fermented to dryness and aged in stainless steel
FOOD PAIRING
Light Italian classics like Caprese salad or bruschetta
MUSIC PAIRING
The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, featuring the famous soubrette, Barbarina
WINE SPECS
Vintage 2022
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
$25.00 available online and at the winery
2022 Continuo Rosé
A Continuo is a song’s undercurrent, a constant, rhythmic base that elevates a melody. That’s how we view our Rosado. It is the soundtrack to elevate any occasion – from beach days to al fresco summer dinners with friends – while beautifully expressing our estate Okanagan vineyards. Balanced and dry, it is elegant and restrained with pristine aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon, and wild strawberry.
WINEMAKING
Predominantly Pinot Noir, with a splash of Teroldego, the fruit was direct-pressed and aged in stainless steel
FOOD PAIRING
Light summer salads or marinated grilled vegetables
MUSIC PAIRING
“Lascia ch’io pianga” by George Frideric Handel, featuring a continuo on harpsichord
$25.00 available online and at the winery
Mediterranean-inspired wines authentically made in the Okanagan Valley.
Naramata Bench
Our tasting room is located on the renowned Naramata Bench, only 10 minutes from Penticton in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.
HIGH NOTE
Estate Winery
1435 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC
High Note Estate Winery is open from 11am-5:30pm. We are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
(236) 422-0225
hello@nullhighnoteestatewinery.com
Introductory paragraphs courtesy of Sam Hauck for MyVanCity.ca. Read Sam’s article here. Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Images: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.
