Jams & jellies from estate grown and local fruit. Verjus is 100% estate-grown in our Cobble Hill vineyard in the warm Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Occasionally books we recommend.

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Verjus - Disaster struck in 2023 and we weren’t able to bottle. 2022 is SOLD OUT
$22.00

Our 100% estate-grown Verjus is pure unfermented grape juice pressed from our own grapes, picked before ripeness, to make a versatile and vibrant sweet/tart condiment. Alas, disaster struck in 2023 and we weren’t able to bottle in 2023.

Verjus has been used since the Middle Ages as an alternative to lemon or lime and is enjoying renewed popularity as a versatile, vibrant condiment. Marinate seafood and meats, prepare a salad dressing or a delicious sauce, deglaze a pan, create a sorbet, a cocktail, or a multitude of culinary delights. Best used within six weeks of opening.

STORE IN A COOL PLACE AND REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING OR FREEZE IN ICE CUBE TRAYS AND STORE IN A HEAVY-DUTY FREEZER BAG TO USE AS NEEDED
The label does NOT depict chicken nuggets and fries. The artist Giordana Venturi (about 3 years old at the time) titled it “Naked Prehistoric Girl by Fire”. Both she and the verjus were immature and innocent. Giordana now has a 4 year old daughter of her own.

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Cherry Almond Balsamic Jam
$10.95

a taste of summer…

Okanagan cherries (BC), a touch of our Brandenburg No.3 and balsamic vinegar, and almond extract create a taste of summer! Fantastic topping on vanilla ice cream, on a croissant with goat cheese for a sweet breakfast treat or spread between the layers of a chocolate or vanilla cake.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Peach Cardamom Balsamic Jam
$10.95

delicious with sausages and meats…

Made with ripe peaches, a hint of our own balsamic vinegar and subtle cardamom, this jam is wonderful with cheese and crackers, but also delicious with sausages and light meats! Note that our jams have fruit as the main ingredient.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Haskap Orange Balsamic Jam
$10.95

….. a new offering from estate-grown haskap berries (honeyberries)

A delicious new jam this year combining our own haskap with orange. A little of our balsamic vinegar enhances the unique natural flavour of our berries. Very dark blue in colour, they are a little like blueberry, raspberry, elderberry and black currant combined into one sweet-tart mouthful. A number of nutritional benefits include high vitamin C and A, high fiber and potassium plus high levels of antioxidants.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Blackberry Balsamic Jalapeño Jam
$10.95

fruity with medium spice…

100% estate grown, this delicious treat is great with appetizers such as cheese platters and smoked salmon - wonderful on crackers with Brie.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Currant Balsamic Juniper Jam
$10.95

tastes like you are in France…

Black currants are relatively rare in BC and the jam is very distinctive in flavour with its hint of juniper berry. It is flying out the door with our European visitors. Wonderful on crackers with cheese and to flavour sauces. Mmmm - duck, anyone?

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Quince & Nootka Rose Hip Balsamic Jam
$10.95

….. a must-try new offering courtesy of Connor’s perseverance

A delicious new jam this year utilizing organic local quince from Shawnigan Lake and syrup from rose hips from the wild Nootka roses surrounding our vineyard. A little of our balsamic vinegar and cinnamon add just the right touch!

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Rhubarb Lavender Balsamic Jam
$10.95

superb …

Made from our own rhubarb and Cowichan lavender with a kiss of our balsamic vinegar. This aromatic and flavourful jam is a taste of spring year-round!

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Tayberry Orange Pekoe Balsamic Jam
$12.95

Wow!

Local tayberries were scarce this year, but Michelle managed to purchase a couple of flats of these amazing berries. Enjoy the intense fruit with scones with whipped cream and a cup of afternoon tea or layered in a sponge cake. Marilyn’s new favourite!

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 4 weeks.

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Blueberry Sage Balsamic Jam/Sauce
$10.95

wonderful on chicken and turkey…

Organic Saanich (Vancouver Island) blueberries picked by Michelle Schulze's son Connor, combined with sage from our own garden with a hint of our balsamic vinegar. This looser consistency jam is a wonderful sauce , delicious with poultry or pork roasts.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Fig Balsamic Jam
$10.95

local figs…

Made from our local Metchosin green figs! This sweet, mild jam is a taste of summer year-round!

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Raspberry Balsamic Vanilla Jam
$10.95

so versatile…

Local raspberry, estate balsamic vinegar and vanilla jam - try with cheese and crackers, use as a glaze on chicken, spread it on toast, mix it with ice cream or yogurt, use it between the layers of a cake, dab it behind your ears or eat it with a spoon.
125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper Jam
$10.95

perfect with brie on crackers…

Local strawberry, estate balsamic vinegar and black pepper jam - try with local cheese and crackers, use as a savoury spread on toast, mix it or yogurt, use your imagination or eat it with a spoon.

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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Wildberry Jam
$12.95

… so intense and just 24 jars produced!

Connor, now 11 years old, takes weeks to glean and freeze enough wild thimbleberries, dewberris, salmonberries, and saskatoon berries to create just 24 very special wee jars of jam. All profits from the sale of these unique and intense jams benefit Conno'rs RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan).

125 ml, refrigerate after opening and use within 6 weeks.

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My Life as a Potter, by Mary Fox
$47.20

I have long admired our local artisans. You may have noticed some pieces from one of my favourites, Mary Fox, in our tasting room. Her recently released book, My Life as a Potter, is strikingly designed with breathtaking photography illustrating her techniques and pottery. For me, the real heart of the book is found in her stories. Read them sequentially. They offer a beautifully written emotion-filled history of her fascinating life. It is a wonderful read!

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