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Oct 2015

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2016 Allegretto Merlot Pie Franco ⚡️93 points.

2016 Allegretto Merlot Pie Franco
⚡️93 points. 17,25 / 20⚡️
«Canada's best merlot. From east bench Osoyoos' Le Faucon vineyard (ex-Stagg's) and its distinct sandy, white silica soils, this was planted in the early 1990s. The pie franco in the name signals that the vines are planted on their own rootstock (piè franco).
Finely textured with plum, thorns, wild blackberry, this has a tight and fine texture, pixellated acidity, and long, svelte tannins. So finessed and elegant you'd be very hard pressed to go to Okanagan (or Canadian) merlot.
Fantastic now, and will age beautifully.»

Thank you Treve Ring for this amazing review! 🙏🏻

Last call to put your hands on a bottle!!

Have a wonderful weekend.
Salute!
#bcwine #review #merlot #ladolcevita #lastcall #lastellawinery #okanaganwine #canadianwine #explorebcwine #redwine #piefranco

2020 in review: the individuals behind the scene s

2020 in review: the individuals behind the scene share with you their highlights of last year.

«One of my most rewarding memories in this very stressful year was meeting with new people who ended up bringing so much to my professional life but also my personal life. Dan Bilefsky from the NYT is one of them, Elyse Lambert, the Master Sommelier from Quebec and her friends, loyal club members, sommeliers from Vancouver: Andrew Forsyth, Maude Renaud Brisson, Leagh Barkley, Adriano Cartuliares (Victoria), and so many more. They recognize what we do, support it, and promote it. I am slowly realizing that as a team and myself included in that team, we are incredible! I am insisting that as a team, in this very stressful time, we all supported each other through the ups and downs.» - Severine Pinte, Winemaker & Viticulturist

«The unwavering support of some of our best customers and friends. Thank you so much for the phone calls and emails. We are so grateful for your well-wishes and support. Thank you for keeping us in your glass until our inevitable reunion in the tasting room.» - Wade Martin, LaStella Tasting room manager

«My highlight this year is not only seeing how great the fruit was when we processed everything this harvest, but how well everything is maturing in the barrel. 2020 is going to be an exceptional vintage and I think we all need something exciting to look forward to.» - Dave Marchand, Assistant Winemaker

«I am very proud of our entire nation for showing kindness, patience and support during the most unusual and scary time in my lifetime. We came together, we worked with each other and supported each other with a level of humanity and resiliency that is truly admirable. Pat yourself and those around you on the back. We did it and as of now, the light at the end of the tunnel is visible. In the next few months, with the arrival of vaccines and better weather, we should be all in a much better shape😊» - Rasoul Salehi, Diretor of Sales & Marketing,

Happy New Years Eve! Cheers to the end of 2020 as

Happy New Years Eve!
Cheers to the end of 2020 as we hope for a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2021!

Merry Christmas ! We wish you and your cherished

Merry Christmas !
We wish you and your cherished few health, happiness, joy and love.

#memories #2020 #loveourjob #beautifulokanagan #dr

#memories #2020 #loveourjob #beautifulokanagan #dreamteam #vineyardlife #winemaking #bcwine #grateful

Meet Rasoul! Discover a little bit more about our

Meet Rasoul! Discover a little bit more about our Director of Sales & Marketing through that portrait written by @vinica.ca
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Vinica celebrates Rasoul Salehi 🥂

Rasoul Salehi @rasoulak was born and raised in Tehran, Iran in a family of serious foodies and tea lovers. The Iran-Iraq war during his childhood meant all meals were homemade and prepped from scratch. His favourite activities, aside being a helper in the kitchen, were to help Grandma shock fava beans, peel citrus fruit for marmalades, plant edible flowers and veggies, and harvest them. With regular family trips to Europe for his father’s job, Rasoul became exposed to western gastronomy, as well as beer and wine.

He attended university (philosophy of technology @simonfraseru ) in Canada, studying toward his goal working in Canadian academia. Little did Rasoul know that his passion for wine will take over, and shake his world. Blessed with a photographic memory and speed reading, Rasoul would polish off a big wine book or two a week. He quickly accumulated a vast knowledge of wine and the wine business. He gained further wine knowledge on online forums and writers like Robert Parker’s @mark_squires_wine , Wine berserkers and others… his foot has stayed on the gas pedal since those early years and there is no slowing him down for his quest to gain more nuanced understanding of all things winegrowing.

Rasoul has been with the highly respected Le Vieux Pin @levieuxpin and sister winery Lastella @lastellawinery since almost the inception. Last year he started Substrat Wine Company @substratwineco , a passion-based side hustle of bringing in lesser-known wines of Piedmont, German Pinot Noirs, Austrian wines from the coolest zone in Wachau, Portugese wines from Bairada, Azores islands and more…

🥂 Vinica Education Society 🥂⁣
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#diversityinwine #celebratingexcellence #wineindustry @vinica.ca

Holidays are coming! 🎄 It is time to think abou

Holidays are coming! 🎄
It is time to think about people we love, people that helped us or took good care of our family, people we work with, or even ourselves. We all deserve special attention this year!
We've created different LaStella gift pack offers, starting at $20. You can send your favourite wine in a single cardboard gift box or a pre-built 2 gift pack. Click on the link to found out about our different packages. If you don't see what you're looking for, call us to create your own!
Whoever makes your life better, we have the perfect gift option for you to express your love and gratitude.❤️🙏🏻

*Don't forget to indicate in the order notes how many single cardboard boxes you will need.
** Free shipping all across Canada when you order 12+ bottles or $300. Can be mix and match.
#holidayseason #holidayshopping #buylocal #supportlocal #drinklocal #bcwine #lastellawinery #giftideas #giftpack #winelover #okanaganwine #canadianwine @osoyoosloop #osoyoos #osoyoosbc

You’re planning a getaway in the South Okanagan

You’re planning a getaway in the South Okanagan soon?! Osoyoos is beautiful these days 🍂🤩
Our door remains open for tastings until December 18. Wade and Allan will be pleased to make you discover or rediscover our wines.
We recommend booking your visit in advance.
-November: Tuesday to Saturday, 11-5 pm.
-December: Monday to Friday, 11-5 pm.
Salute🍷
#bcwine #osoyoosloop #lastellawinery #explorebcwine #drinklocal #supertoscan #staycation #pinotgrigio #muscat #ladolcevita #bcwinedotcom #explorebc @osoyoosbc @winebcdotcom @osoyoosloop

Thank you Michael Godel (WineAlign) for this great

Thank you Michael Godel (WineAlign) for this great review of our 2019 Vivace Pinot Grigio. Few pairings ideas: oysters, risotto, creamy white sauce pasta with shrimp, carbonara, linguine alla vongole...
Last call to get some ;)

"A wine should live up to its name and La Stella's Vivace succeeds. In the great sea of pinot grigio ubiquity there can be some
with a distinct energy that roll across the palate in waves. This is such a heart breaker, a "lively" PG that seems so much bigger and of more alcohol volume than it really is. The density of fruit and the balanced relationship with a thickness of acidity is how the breakers are developed, far out to sea and only realized just as they approach the shore. This will tumble over you with sudden haste and find you swimming in its juiciness, albeit a metallic oneand as with the best of northeastern Italy, unctuous
to an Adriatic degree. Great fruit and winemaking heed are what make this happen.

Drink 2020-2023.

Tasted September 2020.
Value Rating: 4/5 91 points"
#winereview #winealign #pinotgrigio #bcwine #okanaganwine #drinklocal #buylocal #lastellawinery #explorebcwine #winepairing #winelover #pinotgrislover #pinotgris

#Repost from our sister winery @levieuxpin
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They made it; harvest 2020 is done!
Now, it's time to say goodbye to our fabulous team of hard workers. We are so fortunate to work with these farmers year after year.

Luis, Salvador, Serafin, Roberto, Marcos, Eduardo, Jeronimo and Juan, thank you for your fantastic work this summer. We couldn't have done it without your incredible help. Take care of yourself and your loved ones this winter, and we will be delighted to have you back in March 2021.

¡Lo consiguieron! ¡La vendimia de 2020 ha sido completada!
Ha llegado el momento de despedirnos de nuestro fabuloso equipo de agricultores. Somos realmente afortunados de poder trabajar año tras año con estos incansables trabajadores.

Luis, Salvador, Serafín, Roberto, Marcos, Eduardo, Jerónimo y Juan, gracias por vuestro fantástico trabajo durante este verano. No hubiéramos podido conseguirlo sin vuestra increíble ayuda. Cuidad de vosotros y de los vuestros durante este próximo invierno, y estaremos más que encantados de teneros de vuelta entre nosotros en marzo de 2021.
@levieuxpin @lastellawinery #harvest2020 #bcharvest #harvestbc #bcwine #workinghard #bestteamever #familymatters #levieuxpin #levieuxpinwinery #lastellawinery #vineyardlife

Delizioso Sangiovese! #lastdayofharvest #harvestb

Delizioso Sangiovese!
#lastdayofharvest #harvestbc #harvest2020 #sangiovese #explorebcwine #italianwinelover #redwine #ladolcevita #bcwine #osoyoos @osoyoosbc #lastellawinery #winelover #vineyard

Are you looking forward to travelling again? 🛫

Are you looking forward to travelling again? 🛫
Here is an offer that could make you feel in Tuscany! 🍝 At LaStella, we love Sangiovese. We created a unique package of our three differents Tuscan blend. 🍷It's a unique chance to put your hand on a bottle; 2 of them are usually wine club exclusive🤩).
⏲Limited time offer.
📫Shipping all accross Canada.
Link in bio.
Salute!

While you enjoy your turkey and ham Thanksgiving m

While you enjoy your turkey and ham Thanksgiving meal this long weekend, try pairing our beautifully balanced Allegretto with it🍷

✨Lastella Tip: Add a side of sausage and chestnut stuffing with your meal 🌰
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#bcwine #lastellawinery #fall #dolcevita #organicwine #osoyoos #okanagan #happythanksgiving #merlot #winepairing #allegretto

We are so blessed for the outstanding weather the

We are so blessed for the outstanding weather the Okanagan is giving us this harvest season! ✨ Thank you Mother Nature 🌾🌞

Don’t forget to go to the lookout tower when you visit us 🤩
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#bcwine #lastellawinery #harvest #fall #mothernature #thankful #dolcevita #organicwine #osoyoos #okanaganvalley #vineyardlife #scenic #views

We love when you visit us at the winery and explor

We love when you visit us at the winery and explore our vineyards. We are so grateful for your continued support🍷🌟

Our tasting room will remain open until the end of October. This is a magical time where you can enjoy the beautiful colours fall has to offer🍁Please make sure to book your tasting prior to visiting at lastella.ca/contact 🗓
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#bcwine #lastellawinery #harvest #fall #dolcevita #organicwine #osoyoos #okanagan #drinklocal #explorebc

Our team are hard at work, harvesting the finest g

Our team are hard at work, harvesting the finest grapes from our vineyards 🍇
Pinot Grigio was picked today and the clusters have ripened beautifully!😍
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#pinotgrigio #bcwine #harvest2020 #osoyoos #ladolcevita #okanagan #winemaking #italianstyle #lastellawinery #whitewine @osoyoosbc @winebcdotcom