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St Hubertus Estate Winery
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2 reviews for St Hubertus Estate Winery
2 reviews in English
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Review from Crystal E.
Calgary, AB
8/4/2011
St. Hubertus was our second stop of the day and what a beautiful little spot they have on the hill! As the other reviewer mentioned, the winery site is still well kept and offers picnic tables to eat your lunch on - you can take in the wonderful views or just enjoy the quiet scenery. Inside the tasting room/store is not very big, but it is well set up and has a nice cozy feeling to it. We really enjoyed the space here, it didn't feel too commercial or overwhelming.
We were helped by a very nice woman (sorry, I am terrible with names... especially when enjoying wine!) who was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the wines. She provided us with great food pairings and we were quite impressed with how well the Riesling went with our turkey dinner later on that night - great suggestion! I even noticed how friendly the other staff were with other customers, you could tell they enjoyed talking about the wines and helping people.
Since I am more into drinking white wines right now, I quite enjoyed their Riesling, Chasselas, and (such a fun fave) the Goddess wine - so great for a ladies night! For the reds I tried the Gamay Noir and the Marechal Foch. I found the Gamay to be a little smoother for my tastes, but both were full of taste and could be paired well with salmon or lamb.
Overall, we were really happy with this stop and, like the other reviewer, it was one of our faves on the wine route. -
Review from Carolyn C.
Vancouver, BC
1/27/2009
Located on a bend in Chute Lake Road along Okanagan Lake is St. Hubertus Estate Winery, a charming hillside site with a recently unfortunate history. The original winery buildings, dating back to the early 19th century burned to the ground in the Okanagan Mountain Park fire of August, 2003. All is rebuilt, however, and the only reminders of the fire are the displays and pictures that catalogue the winery's destruction, as well as some wines named for the fire (Fireman's Red, Glowing Amber Chardonnay).
St. Hubertus is run by Swiss brothers Andy and Leo Gebert and their wives. The winery site is well kept, with picnic tables outside that overlook the lake and vineyards. Inside, visitors will find a very pleasant tasting room with some of the most knowledgeable and friendly staff we have yet encountered. There is a park across the street where people may enjoy picnics and views of the lake.
Wines:
St. Hubertus wines are grown in two adjacent vineyards: Oak Bay and St. Hubertus. Both vineyards produce different grapes that are dealt with using distinct styles. The wines offered at the winery are not as common as one might find in many Okanagan wineries, including Chasselas, a white commonly grown in Switzerland, and a full-flavoured Marechal Foch, which is also the winery's most popular red.
Notes on Tastings:
The tasting room at St. Hubertus is not particularly large, but the staff is very efficient at ensuring everyone has the opportunity to taste wines. Visitors may also browse a selection of artisan stamps. Written tasting notes were unavailable while we were there, however the staff are well versed in the intricacies of the wines.
Last word:
St. Hubertus was one of our favorite stops on the wine route.
