Bordertown
Bordertown
AboutBordertown
Mohan Gill and his family opened Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery in Osoyoos in May 2015 after more than two decades growing fruit in the Okanagan. The family farms more than 200 acres across Osoyoos, Peachland and West Kelowna, making its wines from fruit grown on its own land.
The red, white and rosé range includes Petit Verdot and Grüner Veltliner bottlings. Hard Pressed cider comes from heritage apples in the family’s Osoyoos orchards.
Bordertown 2016 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep garnet colour frames aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry. Blackcurrant and black cherry return among the vibrant flavours, alongside tobacco and cedar. The profile is concentrated, with light floral character, ripe black fruit, lower acidity, soft tannins and a medium-plus silky body. It is off-dry, carries 14.9 percent alcohol and comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The finish is satisfying.
Bordertown 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Canadian Red
Dark red in colour, with black fruit, blackcurrant, dark cherry, herbs, spice, stewed plum, mint, pepper and leather. The texture is firm, with fresh acidity and well-managed tannins. Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon comes from an east-facing Osoyoos vineyard with gravel, light-coloured sand and heavy soil. Fermentation lasts twenty-four days. Natural malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak, and maturation lasts twelve to eighteen months in French oak.
Bordertown Hard Pressed Apple Cider
Canadian Cider
Fresh-pressed estate apples from Osoyoos are fermented and packaged using artisan methods, with no concentrates, additives, preservatives or added flavours. Heritage varieties bring layered orchard character to a refreshingly dry cider, while fleshy apple fruit gives the palate satisfying depth. Natural gluten-free production keeps the finish clean and direct. Serve chilled with roast pork, grilled sausages, sharp cheddar or picnic fare.
Bordertown 2019 Grüner Veltliner
Canadian White
Bright and aromatic, with pineapple and a soft honeyed note lifted by a light mineral edge. White peach and apricot carry through the palate, where balanced acidity keeps the ripe fruit fresh and clean. The texture is gently rounded without losing definition, finishing poised and easy. Serve well chilled with seafood, soft cheeses or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.