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THEN & NOW MASTERCLASS SERIES

2024 marks 35 Years of Winemaking Excellence at Quails’ Gate.

This is not only an important milestone for us but an excellent opportunity to open the Stewart Family library and celebrate the wines that got us here. 

Our sommelier team has carefully selected a collection of wines from the archives
so you can experience the benefits of deep roots and the passage of time.  

Join us and savour the intricacies of each unique growing season with rare library-vintage side-by-sides.

STEWART FAMILY RESERVE MAGNUMS

Stay tuned for a second round of masterclass dates in early 2025

Join us for a special-edition vertical tasting of our Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir, a rare opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between magnum vintages.

This masterclass offers a glimpse into the past, a taste of days gone by, and the promise of something worth savouring.

$45 per guest. Wine Club members receive 15% off this featured experience.

Led by: Sommelier Patricia Martin

Hailing from the vibrant city of Barcelona, Patricia Martin discovered her passion for wine through the influence of her sister and the magic of great bottles.

Her love for wine led her to the picturesque vineyards of Priorat, where she lived among ancient vines, hosting wine tastings and sharing the region’s beauty with visitors. Now, with over eight years of experience in hospitality and a WSET Level 3 certification, Patricia brings her expertise and heart to Quails’ Gate.

Since joining the team in 2022, she has immersed herself in the Okanagan’s unique terroir, eager to share her stories and deep knowledge of wine. Her guidance through this vertical tasting promises to be a rich journey of discovery, where every sip uncovers the elegance and complexity that define our Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir.

NOBLE GRAPES

Stay tuned for a second round of masterclass dates in early 2025

Join us for a special-edition tasting experience and uncover our passion for some of the world’s most coveted noble grapes.

An exploratory tasting flight will include current and rare library vintages of Estate and Reserve Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

$45 per guest. Wine Club members receive 15% off this featured experience.

Led by: Sommelier Katrin Pottel 

Born with a love for the vine that stretches from Germany’s historic Riesling heartland to the vineyards of the Okanagan, Katrin Pottel brings both a global perspective and an intimate knowledge of noble grapes.

After honing her craft at Schloss Johannisberg, the world’s first Riesling estate, Katrin’s journey led her to Quails’ Gate, where she continues to explore her passion for wine.

Her deep connection to each grape varietal, combined with her WSET Level 3 expertise, promises a tasting experience where every sip reveals the beauty, elegance, and timelessness of our most treasured noble wines.

MARÉCHAL FOCH

Stay tuned for a second round of masterclass dates in early 2025

Join us for a special-edition tasting experience of Quails’ Gate Maréchal Foch. Once widely planted throughout the Okanagan Valley, the Maréchal Foch grape is now grown at only a handful of wineries in the region.

An exploratory tasting flight will include current and rare library vintages of our Estate, Reserve, and Fortified Foch.

$45 per guest. Wine Club members receive 15% off this featured experience.

Led by: Sommelier Travis-Rene (T.R.) Montgomery

With over a decade of experience spanning local terroirs and faraway vineyards, Travis-Rene (T.R.) Montgomery embodies a deep passion for wine as a “gateway to the world.”

Recently having conquered the prestigious WSET Level 4 exams, T.R. is not only an expert but a storyteller who will take you on a captivating journey through the evolution of this rare varietal.

His knowledge, matched by his dedication, invites you to savour Maréchal Foch as never before, with each vintage revealing a new chapter in Quails’ Gate’s rich history.

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