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Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Okanagan Falls has plenty to celebrate. After the devastating January 2024 winter freeze, the winery’s vineyards have recovered impressively, with the 2025 harvest delivering encouraging yields and exceptional fruit quality.
Our latest tasting features three distinctive Noble Ridge wines: the elegant 2022 The Pink One Sparkling Rosé, the fruit-forward 2025 Noble Pinot Noir, and the structured 2022 Reserve Meritage.
Located on the slopes overlooking Vaseux Lake, Noble Ridge has built its reputation on premium estate-grown wines, with a particular focus on traditional-method sparkling wines and Bordeaux-style red blends.
The three releases demonstrate the winery’s versatility, from a delicate sparkling rosé to an approachable Pinot Noir and a more powerful, oak-aged Meritage.
Noble Ridge The Pink One Sparkling Rosé 2022 ($45)
Price: $45 | Okanagan Valley | 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard
The Pinot Noir grapes were sourced from Noble Ridge’s Home Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, where the vines grow on north- and south-facing slopes.
The soils consist of glacial-fluvial deposits of sand, gravel and rock. Pinot Noir clones 114, 115, 777 were planted in 2001 and 2008 and trained using the Geneva Double Curtain system.
The grapes were harvested on September 26, 2022, at 18° Brix.
Winemaking
The Pinot Noir grapes received four hours of skin contact to develop the delicate rosé colour before the free-run juice was separated and cool-fermented.
The wine was produced using the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in the bottle and 31 months en tirage to develop texture and complexity.
Technical Specifications
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 12.1%
- pH: 3.20
- Titratable Acidity: 7.7 g/L
- Residual Sugar: 5.1 g/L
- Production: 220 cases
Tasting Notes
In the glass, a pale salmon colour with a fine, persistent mousse. Subtle aromas of citrus, strawberry, rose petals and a hint of hazelnut. On the palate, lively flavours of cherry, raspberry and baked pear are layered with delicate brioche notes. The texture is creamy yet crisp, leading to a dry, graceful finish. 92 Points
Food Pairing
An excellent match for fresh oysters, smoked salmon, seafood canapés or creamy soft cheeses. The fine bubbles and refreshing acidity also make it an attractive aperitif.
Noble Ridge Reserve Meritage 2022 ($43)
Price: $43 | Okanagan Falls | Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Vineyard
The 2022 Reserve Meritage combines grapes from Noble Ridge’s Home and Stony Knoll vineyards in Okanagan Falls and Tavares Vineyard in Oliver.
The vineyards feature north- and south-facing slopes with glacial-fluvial deposits of sand, gravel and rock.
The blend brings together four classic Bordeaux varieties, including Merlot from vines originally planted in 1986 and 1999.
Winemaking
The grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented at 28°-30°C.
The wine was aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels (75% French oak, 25% American oak). A substantial 18% of the barrels were new, contributing structure and complexity to the finished wine.
Technical Specifications
- Blend: 60% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec
- Harvest: October 28–31, 2022
- Alcohol: 14.0%
- pH: 3.52
- Titratable Acidity: 5.7 g/L
- Residual Sugar: 0.7 g/L
- Production: 800 cases
Tasting Notes
An expressive bouquet of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and coffee. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture, velvet-smooth tannins and a gentle spiciness. Flavours of blackberry, cherry, espresso, licorice and cocoa lead to an enjoyable, lingering finish. 93 Points
Food Pairing
An excellent companion to grilled ribeye steak, braised beef short ribs, roast lamb or aged hard cheeses
Noble Ridge’s Remarkable 2025 Harvest Recovery
Following the devastating January 2024 cold snap, Noble Ridge undertook extensive work to retrain its damaged vines. By the 2025 harvest, those efforts were delivering results that exceeded expectations.
In his harvest update, winemaker Benoit Gauthier described an abundant crop, with yields approaching the winery’s 10-year average across all vineyard blocks, a welcome surprise compared with his initial forecast.
Fruit quality was equally encouraging. Chardonnay was already standing out for its intense flavours and excellent balance.
The report marked an important step in Noble Ridge’s recovery. The following Pinot Noir offers an opportunity to taste fruit from that promising 2025 season.
Noble Ridge Noble Pinot Noir 2025 ($28)
Price: $28 | Okanagan Falls | 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard
The grapes were grown at Noble Ridge’s Home Vineyard in Okanagan Falls on north-facing slopes with glacial-fluvial soils consisting of sand, gravel and rock.
The vineyard includes Pinot Noir clones 113, 114, 115, 777, planted between 2001 and 2010. The vines are trained using the Geneva Double Curtain system.
The grapes were harvested on September 22, 2025, at 23.5° Brix.
Winemaking
The grapes were destemmed and cold-soaked for three days before whole-berry fermentation at 25°-28°C.
The wine was aged for eight months in French oak barrels ranging from one to four years old, allowing the fruit to remain the focus while adding subtle texture and complexity.
Technical Specifications
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.8%
- pH: 3.95
- Titratable Acidity: 5.1 g/L
- Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
- Production: 885 cases
Tasting Notes
Aromas of red cherry, blueberry and a hint of violet. Classic Pinot Noir flavours of cherry, cranberry and mulberry are complemented by subtle forest-floor earthiness. Beautifully integrated oak and velvet-smooth tannins lead to a long, lingering finish. 92 Points
Food Pairing
Pair with roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or herb-roasted pork tenderloin. The wine’s approachable fruit character also makes it suitable for casual entertaining.
Final Thoughts
The three wines highlight the diversity of Noble Ridge’s portfolio, from the elegance of traditional-method sparkling rosé to the youthful charm of Pinot Noir and the concentration of a premium Meritage.
Perhaps the most encouraging story, however, is the estate vineyards’ recovery after the devastating 2024 freeze.
With yields approaching their historical average and promising fruit quality reported from the 2025 harvest, Noble Ridge has good reason to look forward with optimism.
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery
2320 Oliver Ranch Road
Okanagan Falls, BC
www.nobleridge.com
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