Quails’ Gate’s rich legacy of winemaking excellence is rooted in over three decades of passion and dedication. To celebrate this journey, we’ve opened the Stewart Family library to share a rare and extremely limited collection of wines that have shaped our story.
Hand-selected by our sommelier team, these exclusive archive wines offer a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of deep roots and the passage of time.
With fewer than one case remaining of most Then & Now library wines, these rare treasures are
extremely limited—shop now before they’re gone for good.
This special-edition set of our Estate Chenin Blanc is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2014 and 2023 vintages.
2014 Chenin Blanc
This expressive 2014 Chenin has aged gracefully showing a mix of citrus and honeysuckle blossom and marmalade aromatics. Expect complex fruit layers of paw-paw, passion fruit with biscuit and a smooth marzipan finish.
2023 Chenin Blanc
Expect inviting aromas of lime, lemongrass and white peach. This wine displays a beautiful, vibrant acidity with flavours of citrus and stone fruit followed by a delicate, lingering finish.
This special-edition set of our Estate Gewürztraminer is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2015 and 2023 vintages.
2015 Estate Gewürztraminer
Today this wine has developed depth and complexity, with aromas of exotic spices, lychee and guava. This off-dry wine is complimented by flavours of honey and ginger.
2023 Estate Gewürztraminer
Notes of rose petal are immediately evident on the nose accompanied by lychee and guava. Expect a round and rich entry followed by a spicy, long lingering finish.
This special-edition set of our Estate Chardonnay is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2014 and 2022 vintages.
2014 Estate Chardonnay
Aromas of baked white peaches, pineapple, honeysuckle, greek yogurt, vanilla bean and toasted oats. Flavours of orange rind, marzipan, vanilla and white flowers. Holding exceptionally well with a vibrant racy acidity that mingles with the wine’s mouth-filling richness.
2022 Estate Chardonnay
Expect inviting aromas of citrus, orange peel, apricot and lemon. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine displays notes of pear and citrus followed by a warm and lasting finish.
This special-edition set of our Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2014 and 2022 vintages.
2014 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay
Intense aromas of ripe orchard fruit, butterscotch, spice and toasty oak on the nose. The palate is complex with flavors of baked apple, pear and peach complimented with spice, vanilla and brioche. The mouth feel is opulent, creamy and full bodied.
2022 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay
This sophisticated Chardonnay is elegant, full-bodied and rich with vivid aromas of ripe, Okanagan peaches. The palate showcases flavours of crème brûlée and vanilla bean while displaying an elegant buttery charm and a lengthy finish.
This special-edition set of our Dijon Clone Pinot Noir is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2011 and 2022 vintages.
2011 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir
Today this wine is smooth and elegant with aromas of cherry and allspice. Notably burgundian on the palate, this wine has flavours of dried cherry, forest floor and mocha.
2022 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir
Balanced and sophisticated, this vintage is crafted for the true Pinot Noir lover. Red cherry lifts from the glass, accompanied by strawberry leaf, graphite and sandalwood. On the palate this wine is rich and spicy with flavours of dark berries, gracefully building to a long finish.
This special-edition set of our Estate Merlot is a unique opportunity to explore the nuance and variation between the 2015 and 2022 vintages.
2015 Estate Merlot
Today this wine opens with aromas of dried fruit including plum, cherry and baked fig with a gentle lift of spicy acidity. On the palate flavours of dark fruit mingle with tobacco, leather and cocoa.
2022 Estate Merlot
The 2022 vintage opens with aromas of black cherry, plum, cocoa, dried herbs. Flavours of dark fruit and blackberry jam lead to a long, structured finish.
This unique tasting experience is an opportunity to explore the power of time. We’ve opened up the Stewart family archive, and for a limited time, we will have a selection of archive wines on the menu and an expert Sommelier to walk you through a comparative wine-tasting experience.
Tasting includes a rotating daily selection of four rare library wines.
Limited availability, please contact the Wine Shop to book. $35 per guest. Wine Club members receive 15% off this featured experience.
Our Winemaking 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.
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