November 8th, 2025- Noble Ridge (OK Falls) Guests: Benoit Gauthier and Libby Nixon

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November 8th, 2025- Noble Ridge (OK Falls) Guests: Benoit Gauthier and Libby Nixon

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November 8th, 2025- Noble Ridge (OK Falls) Guests: Benoit Gauthier and Libby Nixon

Noble Ridge (OK Falls) Guests: Benoit Gauthier director of Winemaking/CEO and Asst Winemaker Libby Nixon
After somehow surviving the cold snaps of the several past Winters, Noble Ridge in Okanagan Falls has found itself right side up and raring to go.
The guests this week are
Benoit Gauthier – Director of Winemaking and CEO
Libby Nixon – New Assistant Winemaker and Asst Viticulturist.
Benoit has been one of the faces and voices of Noble Ridge. This conversation involved a new face and voice, Libby Nixon who came to the Okanagan from Australia half a dozen years ago.
With a background and training in chemistry and a masters in detecting smoke taint. – University of Adelaide.
Benoit was happy to report that the vineyards have rebounded well beyond expectations. It’s simply the best news of the year.
The Noble Ridge Crafted in BC Vilicus Series is almost sold out. This hour will focus on new releases and especially the sparkling wines that are getting rave reviews.
2018 The One Traditional method. 72% Chardonnay 28 Pinot Noir. A journey through Brioche.
2019 The Pink One. Four hours of skin contact En Tirage 34 months. Baking on the nose. Berries and pears on the palate.

2017 The One Grand Reserve 78% Chardonnay 22% Pinot Noir 66 months En Tirage. Brioche and tight beauty bubbles.
We all had lots to talk about…growing season, the future of Noble Ridge and The Valley. Resilience.
Also, the annual Okanagan Falls open house events.
Saturday and Sunday Nov 19 & Nov 20
Holiday Cheer being poured and tasted from 11am to 4pm all across Okanagan Falls.
www.nobleridge.com
https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/581525/South-Okanagan-wineries-hosting-13-annual-Holiday-Cheer-Open-House

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Holiday Season
Crafted in BC Year Two
Wines off the year
Township 7
Orchard and Field