TIME Family of Wines was founded by Canadian wine pioneer Harry McWatters. The commitment to quality and innovation continues under the stewardship of Ron & Shelley Mayert and the GM Christa-Lee McWatters. Nestled in the heart of Penticton, with vineyards from Osoyoos up to Kelowna, winemaker Lynzee Schatz is able to express the diverse terroir of the entire Okanagan Valley through the Chronos, Evolve, McWatters Collection and TIME brands.
Harry McWatters founded the first estate winery in British Columbia in 1978 and had over 50 vintages under his belt before his passing in 2019. He established TIME Family of Wines in 2013. Harry was also the the founding Chair of Wine Growers BC, the BC Hospitality Foundation and was the one that brough the term Meritage to Canada. Harry McWatters believed that wine was about Time: an occasion with friends and family.
"Our family’s vision is to always strive to be dreamers that create amazing, cutting-edge wines to be enjoyed with family and friends, one glass at a time. It is our guarantee to you, that our wines will be handcrafted in small batches in a way that truly expresses our unique Okanagan terroir."
– CHRISTA-LEE MCWATTERS, GENERAL MANAGER, TIME FAMILY OF WINES
Under the stewardship of winemaker Lynzee Schatz, Chronos wines are crafted for lovers of the Okanagan Valley terroir. World class quality with depth, complexity, and command of detail. The production of Chronos is precise and unrushed with a connection to the finest winemaking traditions around the world. Raise a glass of Chronos to inspire your most delightful and soul-stirring moments.
This wine shows raspberry, plum and white pepper on the nose. On the palate, the wine offers red plum, cherry and a touch of herbs with a wonderfrul fresh and long finish.
Burgers, grilled portobello mushrooms, smoked chicken or a charcuterie plate.
Under the stewardship of winemaker Lynzee Schatz, Chronos wines are crafted for lovers of the Okanagan Valley terroir. World class quality with depth, complexity, and command of detail. The production of Chronos is precise and unrushed with a connection to the finest winemaking traditions around the world. Raise a glass of Chronos to inspire your most delightful and soul-stirring moments.
Produced from Dragon Mountain Vineyard, the wine is named after the Ogopogo -mythical lake monster. Grown overlooking Okanagan Lake.
The wine opens with notes of Granny Smith apple and stone minerality, followed by citrus and melon. On the Palate, it shows expressive flavors of pear, peach blossom, melon and lemon with a wonderfully long finish.
All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is made from 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% divers.
In contrast to Chaupin, which is made from old-vine Grenache on sandy soils, the cuvée Vieilles Vignes is from old vines of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah along with smaller percentages of other permitted varieties that are grown in these old vineyards. The wine is sourced from 4 terroirs: pebbly clay, sand, gravelly red clay and sandy limestone. Vieilles Vignes is always the most powerful and concentrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape cuvée made at Domaine de la Janasse.
Review:
The advantages of old vines are perhaps most evident in the more difficult vintages (whether hot and dry or cool and rainy). The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a strong effort, delivering supple, velvety waves of ripe black cherries and black raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, it's rich and concentrated without seeming at all heavy or unbalanced, finishing long and juicy. It's approximately 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and 5% other varieties, keeping in mind that up to 15% of the old Grenache vines are actually Clairette Rose.
-Wine Advocate 96 Points