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Clos du Soleil Now Available to US Customers with Kascadia Wine Merchants

May 6, 2021

So this is exciting! After so many queries from fans and friends in the US, and months and months of working together to pull this off, we are beyond excited to announce that Clos du Soleil wines are now available to our neighbours in the States via Kascadia Wine Merchants! Kascadia ships their selection of […]

Kascadia ships their selection of Canadian wines to a large section of the US, you can see their full US States shipping list here. We are truly so excited, and honoured, to find ourselves on their carefully selected list of wines and look forward to new fans discovering Clos du Soleil.

The Wines Currently Available via Kascadia

Clos du Soleil Signature 2017

Flagship Red Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Nose ~ Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, black currant, hints of cassis bud and notable floral aromas such as violet.

Palate ~ Layered with flavours of black cherry, raspberry, cassis, mint and blackberry, with complex notes of graphite, and sagebrush and a delightful freshness. Soft but full tannins, and a stony mineral quality to the long finish.

Food Pairing ~ A special occasion kind of wine… even if that special occasion is just the first BBQ of Spring. Pair with steak, lamb chops and other grill-worthy feasts.

Cellaring Note ~ Delicious right now, this wine will also age beautifully: cellar for 10 years for an amazing palatal experience.

Clos du Soleil Capella 2018

Flagship White Bordeaux Blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon

Nose ~ Intense aromas of grapefruit, lemon curd and meadow grasses.

Palate ~ Lemon zest, ripe grapefruit, Anjou pear, pineapple and wisps of wood smoke all tied together with bright, crisp citrus acidity. Full and rich with a softness resulting from sur-lie ageing. A lovely saline minerality strings it all together, through to the long finish.

Food Pairing ~ Capella is a seafood wine par-excellence! For a wonderful summer- evening escape, treat yourself to a platter of buttered prawns and a glass or two.

Cellaring Note ~ Few white wines age as well as Capella – 10 years in the cellar will show an added sense of richness sure to delight. Or drink right now for a wine filled with brightness and pure pleasure.

Clos du Soleil Célestiale 2018

Fan-favourite Red Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Nose ~ Aromas of cedar and raspberry compote with darker notes of blackberries, pencil lead and rich earth.

Palate ~ Soft and layered, dominated
by fresh ripe fruit flavours of raspberry, blackberry, and pomegranate, with more subtle notes of forest undergrowth and grilled meat.

Food Pairing ~ An exceptionally food- friendly wine, Célestiale paired with pizza is life-affirming.

Cellaring Note ~ This Bordeaux-style blend is soft and full of fruit with an elegant and classic structure that means it is perfect for drinking right now, or ageable for up to five years.

Clos du Soleil Supports Psychological First Aid for Essential Services Workers

April 6, 2020

** UPDATE: This promotion has now ended. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on lives, and livelihoods, around the globe, in so many different ways. It’s easy to feel helpless, powerless, anxious, unsure of what to do, or how to help. At Clos du Soleil we are doing our best to support our community, and our customers, […]

** UPDATE: This promotion has now ended.

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on lives, and livelihoods, around the globe, in so many different ways. It’s easy to feel helpless, powerless, anxious, unsure of what to do, or how to help.

At Clos du Soleil we are doing our best to support our community, and our customers, in any way we can. We want to do more though. That is why we have partnered with the British Columbia Psychological Association to offer financial support for their recently launched BCPA COVID-19 Psychological Support Service.

For every one of our newly-created specialty wine packs sold – The Flagships & The Essentials – we will donate 10% of the proceeds to the BCPA Psychological First Aid program, providing direct support to the provision of psychological support services for all essential services workers in BC.

More about the BCPA COVID-19 Psychological Support Service

UBCO has teamed up with provincial resources to support frontline healthcare workers, as well as all other essential services workers, in a program where registered psychologists volunteer their time to provide live mental health first aid.

All of BC’s essential services workers can now access an online support service to help them cope with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 crisis. There are people out there are saving lives, keeping our families fed, providing services to keep our lives as normal as possible in these topsy turvy times, but they need support.

Earlier this month, UBC Okanagan announced – in a partnership with the BC Psychological Association (BCPA) and the Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC) – a program to offer psychological first aid to frontline healthcare workers, as well as all the other essential services workers trying to keep our lives on as much of an even keel as possible.

“There is emerging evidence that the psychological effects of COVID-19 are just as great as the physical effects, particularly for frontline healthcare workers,” says Dr. Lesley Lutes, a UBCO professor of psychology, registered psychologist and lead on the new initiative.

Recent studies indicate that frontline workers are significantly more likely to suffer from the negative mental health effects of being at the epicentre of the pandemic (data shows 52% report symptoms of depression and anxiety while 70% report clinical levels of distress), and thus there is an unprecedented need for immediate action to provide support to these critical workers. The new BCPA Psychological First Aid initiative will deliver free live access to psychological services to any frontline healthcare worker. Furthermore, recognizing the distress, strain and worry for ALL essential services workers – the grocery store clerks, the pharmacy technicians, the gas station attendants, the truck drivers, etc. – this service is also available to all those providing essential services, and will expand even further to the wider public in the coming weeks with additional resources.

The BCPA is providing administrative support for this program, along with UBCO’s expertise and resources. Even more important though is the fact that this initiative is only operating through the kindness of more than 200 registered psychologists volunteering their time, who are signed up, trained, and ready to support residents of BC.

When you buy a Clos du Soleil specialty pack, this is where 10% of the proceeds will be going. Buy yours here.

On the frontline? To find out how you can access this support, and request a support call, click here.

More about the Clos du Soleil Specialty Wine Packs

10% of the proceeds (pre-tax price) from every pack sold will be donated to the BCPA Psychological First Aid program.

If you’d like to donate more to the BCPA Psychological First Aid program you can do so directly from our online store – we have options for donations of $10, $20, $50 and $100. All additional donations will be donated to the BCPA in their entirety.

Please note: our specialty packs – The Flagships and The Essentials – do not qualify for the 10% members discount.

The Essentials

The Essentials four-pack showcases the fun, full-flavoured side of Clos du Soleil wines. All of the wines in this pack are highly quaffable and food-friendly, without ever losing sight of the philosophies which guide our winemaking: minimal handling and minimal intervention, to deliver wine which speaks of the beauty and uniqueness of our particular piece of rocky Similkameen land.

Wines included in The Essentials pack are:

2 x Célestiale 2016

1 x Fumé Blanc 2019

1 x Pinot Blanc 2019 (a brand new release!)

Price (pre-tax): $82.90

The Flagships

The Flagships four-pack showcases the very best of the Clos du Soleil portfolio of wines: all of the wines in this pack are carefully crafted with a light hand – minimal handling and minimal intervention – to deliver wine which speaks of the beauty of our land and showcases the unique Similkameen terroir.

Wines included in The Flagships pack are:

1 x Estate Reserve Red 2015

1 x Signature 2016

1 x Capella 2017

1 x Saturn 2017

Price (pre-tax): $137.90

More COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? You are not alone. We are all in this together. The links below provide useful resources provided by the BCPA.

BCPA COVID-19 RESOURCES

E-Book: Face Covid, by Russ Harris

E-Book for kids: The Oyster and The Butterfly – The Corona Virus and Me, by Ana M. Gomez

Free Shipping & 10% Discount on Orders of 6 or More Bottles

March 18, 2020

UPDATE JUNE 1, 2020: THIS PROMOTION HAS NOW ENDED. WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO ALL BC AND AB CUSTOMERS ON ORDERS OF 6+ BOTTLES, WITH NOMINAL SHIPPING FEES FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. We think we can all agree that these are challenging times we are living in. With all of […]

UPDATE JUNE 1, 2020: THIS PROMOTION HAS NOW ENDED. WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO ALL BC AND AB CUSTOMERS ON ORDERS OF 6+ BOTTLES, WITH NOMINAL SHIPPING FEES FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.

We think we can all agree that these are challenging times we are living in. With all of us pulling together to limit social contact and unnecessary travel, we understand that many of you will delay plans to visit wine country. In view of this, we are offering a number of options to keep your wine supplies stocked up.

FREE SHIPPING

We are offering free shipping on all orders to all provinces where we currently ship to. No coupon code is required – free shipping is automatically applied at checkout. Free shipping is valid until further notice.

10% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS OF 6 OR MORE BOTTLES

We are offering a 10% discount on all orders of 6 or more items*. No coupon code is required – 10% discount is automatically applied at checkout to orders which qualify. This case discount is valid until further notice.

*Please note: our specialty packs – The Flagships and The Essentials – do not qualify for either the 10% case discount promotion or the 10% members discount.

DRIVE-THROUGH PICKUP

Live locally, or passing through our valley? Call, text or email us for our new DRIVE-THROUGH pickup service.
How it works:
⥂ Send your order through using contact details below, giving 24 hours notice;
⥂ We will watch for you or you can text us when you arrive;
⥂ Our staff will carry out your wine and load it into your car.
You are, of course, welcome to get out and wander in our vineyard if you need to stretch your legs, or you don’t need to get out of your car at all!
Call: 250-499-2831
Text: 250-499-0685
Email: [email protected]
Online: You can also order online – at checkout please edit your shipping address and click on ‘I prefer to pick up my order’. Please then follow this up with an email or text with your desired pickup date and time.
IMPORTANT: For all drive-through orders please give our team a window of 24 hours notice prior to your desired pickup date and time.

Clos du Soleil Goes National With Select Wines

April 6, 2019

Clos du Soleil Winery, located in British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley, is very excited to announce a new partnership with Select Wines, headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Working together, they will bring Clos du Soleil’s exceptional and elegant wines to even more wine lovers across Canada. Beginning April 15th, 2019, Select Wines and its subsidiaries will be […]

Beginning April 15th, 2019, Select Wines and its subsidiaries will be representing Clos du Soleil wines throughout Canada, taking over existing sales and distribution for British Columbia and Alberta, with staged roll-outs of Clos du Soleil’s wines across the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes over the course of 2019. In British Columbia, Alberta, and the Prairies, Clos du Soleil will be represented by Select Wine’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Icon Fine Wines & Spirits. Clos du Soleil will be the only domestic winery in the portfolios of Icon and Select.

Michael Clark, Managing Director and Winemaker at Clos du Soleil Winery says, “I am truly excited about our partnership with Select Wines and Icon Fine Wines. We will remain the same, small boutique winery, but their dedicated teams will help us spread the word of our low-intervention, terroir-driven wines to new customers, and can help communicate the story of the unique lands we farm. Clos du Soleil and Select share a common set of values, a common philosophy, and, most importantly, an understanding of great wine. We look forward to many years of collaboration.”

Chris Hoffmeister, CEO of Select Wines, says, “Clos du Soleil represents an important addition to our portfolio of premium and luxury wines. The cultural synergy and shared work ethic of our two organizations weighed heavily on our decision to build this partnership. We are excited to play a formative role in the long term development of Clos du Soleil and the Similkameen Valley.”

About Clos du Soleil Winery

Clos du Soleil Winery is a boutique artisanal winery located in Keremeos BC, on the Upper Bench of the Similkameen Valley. Clos du Soleil has been producing a focused portfolio of wines from Bordeaux grape varieties since 2006. With certified organic vineyards, utilizing biodynamic practices, and low-intervention winemaking, Clos du Soleil produces wines that speak directly of the unique terroir of the Similkameen Valley. Clos du Soleil is recognized both nationally and internationally for their production of elegant, age-worthy, collectible wines.

About Select Wines

Select Wines was founded in 1982 in Vancouver, and is now one of the top five independent wine import agencies in Canada. With offices in all major national markets, over 75 employees, and many top international brands, Select is widely recognized as one of the leading wine agencies in Canada.

About Icon Fine Wines and Spirits

Icon Fine Wines and Spirits represents family-owned, boutique wine producers from around the world. Headquartered in Vancouver, Icon is a dynamic and progressive boutique agency, recognized for sharing the stories of unique wines and winemakers throughout Western Canada.

For further information, please contact:

For Clos du Soleil media information: Belinda Rose-Innes, [email protected]

For Select Wines and Icon Fine Wines media information: Thibaut Bourtembourg, [email protected]

For wine orders in BC: Jessica Burchill, [email protected]
For wine orders in AB: John O’Brien, [email protected]

Free Shipping & Holiday Specials!

November 28, 2018

Three More Reasons to Love the Holidays * Please note our 2018 Holiday Free Shipping Promotion is now closed. Final day was December 14. As a massive thank you for all your support in 2018, we’ve got three holiday offers you just can’t pass up! 1. Get free shipping on ALL your holiday wines […]

Announcing Three New Releases

August 24, 2018

We may be biased, but every vintage is our favourite vintage. Which is why, sad as we are to say goodbye to our sold out 2016 Fumé Blanc and 2015 Syrah, we are so very excited to introduce to you our 2017 and 2016 vintages respectively! Adding to our excitement is the release of our small […]

Adding to our excitement is the release of our small batch, limited edition, members only Béton – a wine you really have to taste to believe. Join our Soleil 160 Wine Club now to see what we mean.

We can’t wait to share these wines with you. À votre santé.

ABOUT THE WINES

Fumé Blanc 2017

“This is the wine I drink myself on warm summer evenings on our back deck. Crisp, balanced, with layers of tropical fruit, this is a wine that pleases almost everybody. Barbecued shrimp, and maybe some fresh fruit and a glass of this wine! Having made this wine, what is remarkable is how these flavours and aromas are really unchanged from the time the grapes were harvested – the wine in the glass smells just like that freshly harvested fruit coming in from the vineyard.” Mike Clark, Clos du Soleil Winemaker

Syrah 2016

“Syrah has this spicy berry character that so many people love, but this bottle has a stony character that screams ‘Similkameen Valley.’ It really speaks to what I try to do with all of my wines: namely a very light touch in the winery, so that the land itself can shine through in the finished product.” Mike Clark, Clos du Soleil Winemaker

Béton 2016

“I’m so pleased to be able to share this special wine with our club members. Every coin has two sides, and this bottling shows the ‘other side of the coin’. Barrel aging is an important process at Clos du Soleil, but, by contrast, this special bottle demonstrates the impact of 100% concrete elevage (‘elevage’ being a French term for the active process of developing and maturing a wine) and it serves to beautifully highlight the mineral character in Similkameen fruit. It is the concrete aging that helps the wine showcase its terroir, and I’m very pleased with the result. Moreover it’s delicious!” Mike Clark, Clos du Soleil Winemaker

Free Shipping and More!

November 27, 2017

This is a great way to get your holiday planning off an amazing start. We have two offers that you simply cannot pass up! Free shipping We pay for the shipping on all wines ordered online until December 10th! Use the coupon code “FREESHIP17” at checkout and voila! Shipping is free! Discounts on our flagship […]

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