The 2008 growing season began nearly three weeks later than normal and the cooler than average temperatures resulted in delayed budding and flowering of the vines. Summer also arrived late but brought with it warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunlight required for further fruit development. With autumn arriving earlier than expected, grapes were left hanging longer than usual in order to allow for further fruit ripening. Precipitation was normal and did not interfere with harvest which began in mid-September and extended into November. With fewer berries per cluster, 2008 resulted in a juicy harvest and superior quality wines.
Sandhill Small Lots Single Block Chardonnay 2008
Silver – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Silver – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Bronze – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Bronze – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Best of Varietal – 2010 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
Sandhill Small Lots Viognier 2008
Silver – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Gold – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Gold – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Silver – 2009 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Silver – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Sandhill Chardonnay 2008
Double Gold – 2010 All-Canadian Wine Championships
Gold – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards
Silver – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
Silver – 2010 San Francisco International Wine Awards
Silver – 2010 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver – 2010 Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition
Bronze – 2010 International Wine and Spirits Competition (England)
Sandhill Pinot Blanc 2008
Silver – 2010 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver – 2010 Los Angeles International Wine and Spirit Competition
Bronze – 2010 International Wine and Spirits Competition (England)
Sandhill Pinot Gris 2008
Bronze – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards
Bronze – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Bronze – 2009 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Bronze – 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Sandhill Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Bronze – 2009 Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition
Bronze – 2009 Grand Harvest Awards
Sandhill Rose 2008
Gold – 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
Sandhill Small Lots Petit Verdot 2008
Gold – 2010 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Sandhill Small Lots Syrah 2008
Best of Varietal – 2010 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
Gold – 2010 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Silver – 2010 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Silver – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
Silver – 2010 San Francisco International Wine Awards
Bronze – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
Sandhill Cabernet Merlot 2008
Bronze – 2010 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Bronze – 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze – 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Sandhill Gamay Noir 2008
Gold – 2010 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver – 2010 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Bronze – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
Bronze – 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards
Sandhill Merlot 2008
Bronze - 2010 Canadian Wine Awards