After a couple of “Challenging Years:”, the team at Hester Creek Estate Winery announce they’re back in the VQA with a very engaging line up of wines.

Perfectly timed for your Spring celebrations and Summer events.

Presenting six 2025 wines for your consideration are Mark Hopley, Winemaker and Mark Sheridan President and Viticulturist.

The 2025 vintage will go down as one of the very best vintages the Okanagan Valley has ever seen.

These 6 Spring wines are balanced, complex and bring with them aromas and palates that make them singular.

The wines will be released over the next couple of months.

My thanks to “The Marks” for finding the time to talk about what made these wines so welcomed and welcoming.

Wine column: First taste of the Okanagan's 2022 vintage

Mark Hopley

Just a note:

Some will call these whites, patio sippers. May I suggest they are far more than that. These gems will find food pairings that will lift dinners, brunches and picnics.

Got spices on your mind? These are exactly the wines you want to consider.

After two cold snaps and replacement game savers, Its back to VQA!! (Mark Sheridan gives the price points in our interview)

Mark Sheridan

2025 Pinot Gris – a true expression of the Okanagan Valley. Very Popular.

You’ll see a lot of this wine during Summer.

2025 Old Vine Pinot Blanc – a true expression of the home estate vineyard. I ask the question. What is that expression?

2025 Sauvignon Blanc Fragrant nose and citrus palette. Scallops please!

2025 Character White is 40% Pinot Gris. 30% Gew. 30% Chardonnay

Quince, orange, and nuts. Followed by honeydew. Pad Thai anyone?

2025 Pinot Gris Viognier. As much as you may like this wine, it was a big hit at the house, you may only find it at Save-on Foods, online and at the winery.