Clos du Soleil
Clos du Soleil
AboutClos du Soleil
Clos du Soleil is a small artisan estate on the Upper Bench of British Columbia’s South Similkameen Valley. Founded in 2006, it takes inspiration from Bordeaux in a landscape of rocky soils, long sunlight and surrounding mountains.
Its four estate vineyards are certified organic and farmed biodynamically. Winemaker and co-owner Michael Clark trained at UC Davis and worked in wineries in Switzerland and Bordeaux.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
$49.99
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.
Clos du Soleil 2024 Lumière Low-Alcohol Rosé
American Rosé
$25.99
Rose petals, strawberries, apricot and anise appear in the aromatics. Ripe strawberry, tangerine and apricot are present on the palate, which is dry and delicate with a juicy mid-palate. Made entirely from Sangiovese grown at Airport Ranch Estates in Washington’s Yakima Valley, the wine contains nine percent alcohol. The grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed and immediately pressed before cool stainless-steel fermentation.
Clos du Soleil 2024 Washington Series Sauvignon Blanc
Canadian White
$33.99
Grapefruit, ripe lemon and green apple are joined by honeysuckle, peach and lime leaf. Guava and white pepper appear with a concentrated, long palate and a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Hand-harvested Sauvignon Blanc receives a four-hour dry-ice skin soak, then ferments in stainless steel and French oak puncheons before five months on lees with weekly stirring.
Clos du Soleil 2024 Washington Series Chardonnay
Canadian White
$37.99
Golden in colour, the wine brings apple, pear, chamomile, honeysuckle, beeswax and meadow grass, with pineapple, baked apple, honeycomb and quince. The palate is concentrated and long, with freshness and tension. Chardonnay from Airport Ranch Estates in Yakima Valley was harvested by hand, pressed immediately and lightly cold settled. Fermentation took place in older French oak puncheons, followed by five months on lees with weekly stirring.
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
$84.99
Crushed stone and graphite meet fresh mint, dry spice and a woodland savouriness. The palate is nuanced and firmly structured, with dark fruit held in a precise frame of acidity and fine tannins. Mineral and herbal notes return on the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2016 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
$84.99
Black currant, dark plum and cassis lead, lifted by dried sage and a measured layer of cedar and French oak spice. The palate is dense yet composed, with blackberry and dark cherry carried by mineral freshness. Polished, persistent tannins frame savoury herbs and stony earth through a long, structured finish.
Clos du Soleil 2015 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
$84.99
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry meet bramble, baking spice, liquorice and graphite. Rich and expressive, the palate combines dense fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. Cedar and mineral tones emerge through the long, elegant finish, giving the wine both maturity and poise. Serve with roast beef, lamb or aged cheddar.
Clos du Soleil 2020 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
$84.99
Crushed stone and graphite meet fresh mint, dry spice and a woodland savouriness. The palate is nuanced and firmly structured, with dark fruit held in a precise frame of acidity and fine tannins. Mineral and herbal notes return on the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2025 Fumé Blanc
Canadian White
$33.99
Pink grapefruit and lemon lead, joined by gooseberry, crushed sage and a restrained mineral note. The palate is crisp and vibrant, with green apple and passion fruit gaining breadth from Sémillon and lees ageing. A subtle saline edge and gentle oak influence shape a clean, dry, textured finish.