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The Pinot Noir program

Our Pinot Noir program consists of two cuvée - the Estate and Reserve - as well as three single-vineyard releases. All the wines, described below, are crafted to reflect their unique origins within the Blue Mountain Estate.

THE PINOT NOIR PROGRAM

2019 ESTATE CUVÉE PINOT NOIR $35 / bottle   |   $420 / Case of 12  A vivid representation of Blue Mountain’s fruit vibrance, the Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir is confident in its youth and vigour. Its vines rise highest in altitude on our Estate, setting the precedent for a terroir-based personality to shine through this purposeful Pinot Noir.
2019 RESERVE CUVÉE PINOT NOIR $45 / bottle   |   $270 / Case of 6 A harmonious blend of Blue Mountain’s three key Pinot Noir vineyards, the Reserve Cuvée champions both exceptional fruit quality, and masterful blending. Selecting fruit from over 26-year-old vines, the personalities of Blue Mountain converge in the glass to deliver an altogether unique, cellar-worthy Pinot Noir that can only be described as "Blue Mountain".
SINGLE VINEYARD  |  BLOCK 23 2019 RIVER FLOW PINOT NOIR $55 / bottle   |   $330 / Case of 6 Planted in 1994, Block 23 rises majestically from the earth upon high ground from sandy loam soil. The vineyard’s almost Northern exposure, combined with gentle, East-facing slopes expose the vines to cool morning sun, allowing the vines to develop gently and undisturbed, between sun and soil crafting Blue Mountain’s River Flow. This is Pinot as nature intended - a refined, elegant, and composed Pinot Noir.
SINGLE VINEYARD  |  BLOCK 09 2019 WILD TERRAIN PINOT NOIR $55 / bottle   |   $330 / Case of 6 Wild Terrain Pinot Noir, also known as the untamed sibling, represents the most extreme and varied topography of the Pinot Noir blocks from steep slopes exposed to the wind, to sun-drenched, flatter plains over loamy sand. Significant South-Western exposure reveals a wild complexity, at once handsome and delicately pretty, savoury, and boldly free.
SINGLE VINEYARD   |  BLOCK 14 2019 GRAVEL FORCE PINOT NOIR $55 / bottle   |   $330 / Case of 6 A more Westerly and Southern exposure creates a warm site for the 30-year-old vines, the basis for Gravel Force– an overt, brooding, and textural wine with a more masculine structure, and strength.  Combining a base of rocky gravel, loamy sand, and more clay than other Blue Mountain Pinot Noir vineyards, Block 14 encourages strong natural growth and vigour.

YouTube - PINOT NOIR PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

The idea of single block wines at Blue Mountain is not new. We have been tasting the wines in this manner for many years as we blended them into our estate and reserve cuvées, but in recent years our winemaking process, the business, and the vines themselves have all matured to a point where sharing these single vineyard wines with you is possible.

By focusing on what makes each single vineyard block unique, these wines offer a different taste of what you have come to know as Blue Mountain. Each wine is a unique expression of its own site within our estate, yet distinctly a Blue Mountain Pinot Noir. 

Sep 8, 2020 at 12:32 PM Permalink

Blue Mountain Update: June 2020

TASTING ROOM 

Our winery’s tasting room will remain closed for the 2020 season in order to maintain employee health and safety.  We are offering curated wine packs to enjoy the Blue Mountain “tasting room experience” in the comfort of your own home!  The wine packs can be ordered online and either picked up curbside at the winery or shipped directly to you. 

CURATED WINE PACKS

We are pleased to announce 3 special packs of our premium wines.  Each wine pack will have its own YouTube video hosted by Christie Mavety. The YouTube videos will provide insider insights into the selected wines, enhancing your enjoyment of their unique character. 

** The wine packs can be ordered online and either picked up at the winery or shipped directly to you.

Here are the 3 options to choose from:

	#1 – Blue Mountain Sampler 4 Pack | $131.00 1 x 750ml Gold Label Brut 1 x 750ml Sauvignon Blanc 2018 1 x 750ml Chardonnay 2018 1 x 750ml Pinot Noir Reserve Cuvee 2017 Blue Mountain corkscrew ​ Buy Now → add 2 bottles to your wine pack to receive FREE SHIPPING
	2 - Sparkling Wine 4 Pack | $173.00 1 x 750ml Brut Reserve 2011 R.D. 1 x 750ml Blanc de Blancs 2011 R.D. 1 x 750ml Gold Label Brut 1 x 750ml Brut Rosé 2015 R.D. Blue Mountain sparkling stopper ​ Buy Now → add 2 bottles to your wine pack to receive FREE SHIPPING
	#3 - Pinot Noir 4 Pack | $215.00 (please note only a limited number are available) 1 x 750ml Pinot Noir Reserve Cuvee 2017 1 x 750ml River Flow – Block 23 Pinot Noir 2017 1 x 750ml Wild Terrain – Block 09 Pinot Noir 2017 1 x 750ml Gravel Force – Block 14 Pinot Noir 2017 Blue Mountain corkscrew   Sold Out add 2 bottles to your wine pack to receive FREE SHIPPING

CURBSIDE PICK-UP

We are offering contactless curbside pick up option.  Here are the details:

• Select 'Curbside Pick-up' at checkout
• Pick ups available Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm
• All orders are processed and packaged ahead of pick up
• Please call or email Blue Mountain in advance to give notice when you are coming
• Call when you arrive, and your order will be loaded into the trunk of your vehicle

ECOMMERCE SITE - SHIPPING 

We offer FREE SHIPPING with a minimum 12-bottle purchase, use the code 2020THANKYOU to take advantage of this offer. Order online at www.bluemountainwinery.com.

** add 2 bottles to your wine pack to receive FREE SHIPPING.

UPCOMING WINE RELEASES

Summer White Release - Mid-Late July

Pinot Noir Release - Mid - Late September

All the best, 

The Blue Mountain Team!

Jun 25, 2020 at 11:30 AM Permalink

Sparkling and Fire at Blue Mountain Winery

Venture out and celebrate the season with us at Blue Mountain! We invite you and your family to visit the winery, the weekend of November 16th & 17th, for our annual Sparkling + Fire holiday event.

Reserve a spot for an exclusive seated tasting of our four sparkling wines, or just stop in for some tasty treats and wine around the fire pit!

Oct 28, 2019 at 9:35 PM Permalink

Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Program Overview

Over the last 10 years we have made changes in our viticulture and cellar management practices striving to produce high quality wines that reflect the site in which the grapes are grown.  2019 marks 48 years of farming on our estate and 28 years of making wine.  We are excited to share with you the future of the Pinot Noir being made at Blue Mountain.

Blue Mountain’s philosophy is to focus on the potential of each variety, continually improving its range across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and MéthodeTraditionnelle sparkling wine.

Blue Mountain’s strong focus on viticulture across the site allows for an increased representation of individual terroir when the grapes reach the winery.

A deliberate refinement of the winemaking process has allowed Blue Mountain to more clearly capture the identity of each of the vineyard blocks. Through these unifying processes, Blue Mountain allows for a reflection of the land and the fruits of its labour.

For Blue Mountain, as the vineyards age, and new vineyards are established, the cycle of growth as a business and a range continues. The process is truly an ever-evolving reality, representative of the Estate, and bringing precision and focus to its continued evolution.

Sep 23, 2019 at 8:39 AM Permalink

Wild Terrain - Block 9 Pinot Noir

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Wild Terrain Pinot Noir, also known as the untamed sibling, represents the most extreme and varied topography of the Pinot Noir blocks from steep slopes exposed to the wind, to sun-drenched, flatter plains over loamy sand. Significant South-Western exposure reveals a wild complexity, at once handsome and delicately pretty, savoury and boldly free.

Sep 23, 2019 at 8:33 AM Permalink

Gravel Force - Block 14 Pinot Noir

A more Westerly and Southern exposure creates a warm site for the 30 year old vines, the basis for Gravel Force– an overt, brooding and textural wine with greater structure, and strength.. Combining a base of rocky gravel, loamy sand and more clay than other Blue Mountain Pinot Noir vineyards, Block 14 encourages strong natural growth and vigour.

Sep 23, 2019 at 8:25 AM Permalink

River Flow - Block 23 Pinot Noir

Planted in 1994, Block 23 rises majestically from the earth upon high ground from sandy loam soil. The vineyard’s almost Northern exposure, combined with gentle, East-facing slopes expose the vines to cool morning sun, allowing the vines to develop gently and undisturbed, between sun and soil crafting Blue Mountain’s River Flow. This is Pinot as nature intended - a refined, elegant and composed Pinot Noir.

Sep 23, 2019 at 8:12 AM Permalink

Pinot Noir at Blue Mountain Winery, Okanagan Falls

Pinot Noir is one of the wines we are most well-known for at Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. We produce two tiers of Pinot Noir: the Estate Pinot Noir, which we normally release at the end of February and the Reserve Pinot Noir (formerly Stripe Label), which we normally release at the end of April. We also produce the Reserve Pinot Noir in Magnum format (1.5L).  Be sure to join our mailing list to be notified of these wine releases.

Viticulture and Vinification:

The grapes for our Pinot Noir are grown on 8 to 30 year old vines with a wide selection of clones including 113, 114, 115, 375, 667 & 777 (see the map below for the location of the clones on the farm).

The winemaking process

We de-stem and lightly crush the grapes into open-topped fermentation tanks, with a small portion of whole clusters adding to the intensity of the flavour and enhance the mouth feel. During the 16-20 days' maceration period, we practice manual cap management, with punch downs twice and up to three times daily. We then drain and press the Pinot Noir into French oak barrels, where it remains for 10 months.

In 2013 100% of the vintage got fermented with wild yeast. Wild yeast fermentations starts by itself when wild yeast strains – originating in the vineyard / site (harvest equipment, transport bins, the surface winemaking equipment) - start fermenting. Wild yeast can take up to a week to begin the fermentation because their initial populations are small compared to an inoculated fermentation. Using Wild Yeast is a very risky process, but our winemaker, Matt has done a lot of experimenting and have found great success using wild yeast. This helps to express the unique terrior of our estate.

Winemakers Notes: Estate Pinot Noir

Light garnet colour with red and black fruit. Vanilla and toast complement cassis and black cherry flavours, and spicy, velvety tannins fill out the Pinot Noir. Its balanced structure will allow the wine to age for 6 to 7 years.

Winemakers Notes: Reserve Pinot Noir

The Reserve Pinot Noir is a rich, ruby-coloured wine complex layers of red fruit, spice and integrated oak. The wine could age 7 to 8 years.

Be sure to check out this video on Pinot Noir in the Vineyard, Blue Mountain Winery produced by Chris Stenberg at Vine & Beach.

Mar 12, 2015 at 10:10 AM Permalink

Where to find our wines in the States- Pike and Western Wine Shop

Looking to purchase Blue Mountain wines in the States? We recommend paying a visit to Pike and Western wine shop in Seattle.

Pike and Western is an old fashioned wine shop. Since opening in 1975 they have seen a lot of changes in the wine world, the biggest being the number of wineries that have opened worldwide! Back in the day they had to be many things to many people but as wine has become more accessible they have taken another road, featuring the small, the artisanal, and the producers who produce wines of character.

They are motivated by delicious wines, made in a manner that highlights their terroir, the people that grew the grapes and made the wine and the culture that surrounds them. They taste everything, are opinionated and can help you drink well within any budget.

When they opened their doors, the Pike Place Market had just been saved by a vote of the Seattle people. It was then a local market. There were no tourists. Today that is not the case and summers can be crazy in the Market. But in its soul it is still a market for food loving locals. And that is why they are there. Their passion is to talk to you about the fascinating subject that is wine. It’s a subject that is complex, confusing and they don’t want to strip wine of that. They just want to help you understand a bit more, one bottle at a time.

Visit their website for more info.

Pike and Western Wine Shop
1934 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101

Email: wineshop@pikeandwestern.com
Phone: (206) 441-1307
Fax: (206) 441-1308

Shop Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Feb 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM Permalink

Winter 2014 / 2015 at Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars, Okanagan Falls

A few of our favourite pictures of Winter 2014 /2015 at Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars, Okanagan Falls. If you have any great pictures of Winter in the Okanagan, please submit them to bluemountain@bluemountainwinery.com and we will post them on our facebook page.

Jan 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM Permalink