Fresh!
Aromas of green apple and citrus with hints of jalapeno, sweet herbs and flinty mineral notes. The palate is tart and clean, the flavours echo its aromas, layering fresh apple and green fruit/herbal flavours.
Very good value in a NZ Sauvignon Blanc!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 7th, 2010

Winemaker Michael Bartier blends: Kerner, Gewurztraminer, Schoenberger, Muller Thurgau and Pinot Gris into this Riesling dominant white. And, he has outdone himself with this vintage; it is shamelessly aromatic offering lychee, stone fruit and tangerine peel notes, honey and apples, exotic blossoms and ginger. The palate is slick, nicely weighted on the tongue and slightly sweet but nicely balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Expect very nice concentration and a long, pristine finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 30th, 2010

Perhaps Vancouver PR and marketing maven Chris Coletta did go a little "haywire" when she and her partner purchased an old orchard in Summerland in 2005 and eventually becoming garagiste winemakers. But this just released, 168 first vintage cases of Pinot Gris shows a good, honest wine with an abundance of pretty aromas. It is a pristine fruit-cup of melon, Bosc pear and honey with spring blossoms and a hint of minerality. The palate is delicate, it is crisp and light with nice pomelo citrus and tree fruit flavours, the finish is long and clean.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 30th, 2010

I met Roger Wong several years ago - just after he started making wine at Gray Monk in Lake Country (just beyond Kelowna). I had been a huge fan of his private label Focus Riesling - a sturdy (un-Riesling-like) bottle with its crown cap topper. Well, Roger has delved in again, this time he is partners at the nearby Intrigue Wines. It is a busy time for a guy with two very young sons and a full time job (which he loves) at one winery while he manages to produce at his own. And as a heads up to those of you who remember (and loved) the Focus Riesling...it may return.
His Riesling is bright and crisp - fresh lemon and lime and tart apple with hints of stone fruits and honey blossoms. A very balanced kiss of sweetness makes the apple, apricot and citrus flavours pop. Nice concentration with a lovely slickness on the palate and a clean, crisp finish.
Well done.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 30th, 2010

This is a delicious wine with all the elements you desire in a balanced Riesling; appealing aromas of peaches and tangerine peel, lemon drops and honeysuckle flowers. There is kiss of sweetness in the mouth but with plenty of lively citrus flavours to balance it. It's fresh, has very nice concentration and a snappy finish. A wine that will pair nicely spicy vegetable samosas.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 24th, 2010

And for you Riesling drinkers who like just a bit more honey in your glass, the Gehringer Classic Riesling offers peach jelly, ginger and candied citrus peel aromas. It is full and quite ripe in the mouth with loads of pink grapefruit and gingery flavours that lead to a long and zesty finish.
Samosas dipped in spicy peach/ginger chutney will pair nicely with this wine.
Another good value Gehringer Riesling!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2010

I really love the delicate aromas in this wine...the soft honey and peach with more obvious gala apple and floral notes are very appealing. Iit is crisp, dry and light-bodied with bright lime and grapefruit flavours - finish is long and zesty but not aggressive. Perfect served with agadashi tofu or rice topped with a spicy peanut/curry sauce.
Excellent value!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2010

This is a delightfully delicious and robust organic Pinot Gris that offers aromas of crisp apple and pear slices, melon and honeysuckle with a citrusy core. It is not bone-dry, but the sweetness is balanced with lively acidity. Flavours of ripe, fleshy fruit and hints of spice are impressive and the finish is lengthy. It also has very nice concentration (which is apparent and compliments of low yields) and weight in the mouth.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 19th, 2010

From Artisan Wine Company's portfolio of wines this Sauvignon Blanc presents tropical fruit, vanilla, honey and sweet citrus aromas. The palate is juicy and sweet too - an echo of its aromas - tropical fruit, honey, sweet citrus and vanilla with just a suggestion of zest on the finish. Simple and fun.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 6th, 2010

An impressive, concentrated Zinfandel with a bit of age to smooth it out.
Sweet, sunwarmed berries, spice and chocolate aromas are echoed on the palate. It is dense, weighty and warm with nicely balanced acidity and a long smooth finish.
Made from CCOF certified organic grapes, this wine will pair well with spicy meat dishes and aged cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 27th, 2010

This estate Riesling is a fragrant bouquet of meyer lemon, honey, spring blossoms and slate. Nicely weighted and lively on the palate with flavours of green apples, lemon drops and honey. It is off-dry but with nicely balanced acidity and has a sweet, juicy finish.
Lovely.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 26th, 2010

A new label adorns this attractively-priced aromatic blend from De Bortoli's DB Family Selection. Fragrant orangeblossoms and stone fruits, honey and exotic spice aromas reappear on the palate with a lingering spicy finish. Off-dry but very juicy with a mouth-watering finish to cleanse the palate.
This is a tasty, no-brainer patio sipper or pair with spicy fish cakes or Thai noodle salads.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 20th, 2010

I really enjoy this great value wine and its unique qualities.
Made from the native southern Italian white grape variety called Fiano it is a fragrant wine that expresses aromas of peach stone, honeysuckle, exotic flowers and energetic citrus notes. The palate is slick in texture and echoes appealing melon, peach, mineral, honeycomb and sweet citrus flavours - the finish is crisp and mouth-watering with a hint of spiciness. A crowd pleaser that will pair well with fresh spicy pasta and richer fish dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 20th, 2010

Like a financial blind trust the executors - in this case Laughing Stock Vineyards has full control over over the blend and could simply say, "It's a proprietary blend which we have no need to disclose..."
But they do. It is a proprietary blend containing: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Pinot Blanc - for a precise breakdown you need only look beneath your bottle's capsule.
Lush aromas - pear and apple, some honey and vanilla, a hint of caramel with exotic floral and herbal layers and plenty of lemony notes. Great concentration on the palate - pear, melon and spice, vanilla and vibrant citrus flavours wrapped in creamy texture. The finish is very long and mouth-watering with zesty flavours.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 20th, 2010

The second vintage of this multi-varietal blend of: Ortega, Madeline Angevine, Madeline Sylvaner, Siegerrebe and Reichensteiner is a lovely blushing pink colour. It's a fragrant wine, weaving apricots, citrus and warm pear aromas together with notes of summer flowers and honey. The palate is bright with an appealing dose of sweetness - apricot, pear and citrus flavours reappear in the mouth. The acidity balances the fruit sweetness, it has a lovely weight and a nice crisp finish.
Very tasty and made from certified organic estate grown grapes!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 15th, 2010

This fragrant blend of Malvasia Bianca, Muscat, Viognier, Gruner Veltliner and Pinot Grigio (accoding to the label) is a fantastic value and offers a great balance of aromatics, fruit and acidity.
Ripe mango and peach aromas, grapefruit and orange blossoms with warm spice and candied notes. The palate presents gobs of sweet apricot and peaches, honey and mouth-watering citrus followed with exotic spice. A nice lush texture with lively acidity makes this wine a fantastic sipper, or pair with fresh, spicy dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 8th, 2010

A proprietary blend of white grape varieties, the Conundrum set the stage for these (now more common) eclectic white blends that are not only aromatic but delicious!
I love the acidity in the 2008 vintage too...Aromas of honey, stone and tropical fruits, white raisin and warm spices. The palate is lush and creamy with plenty of ripe fruit, honey and citrus peel flavours. A slick wine with lively acidity and a long spicy finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 6th, 2010

You can expect very pretty aromas of peach and Meyer lemon, orange blossoms and a nice mineral core. Those aromas are echoed on the palate, it has a kiss of sweetness and a slightly creamy texture with bright acidity to balance and is followed by a snappy citrussy finish.
Pair with mildly spicy dishes, summer potato salad and sushi.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2010

This very fragrant blend of 65% aromatic Traminer and 35% crisp Riesling is made for spicy dishes.
Lychee and rose oil aromas dominate layered with honeyed Turkish Delight, orange and grapefruit peel. The flavours are quite confectionary - sweet tropical fruit and preserved peaches, lots of sweet spice and a lively citrussy finish. It has a nice creamy texture with mouth-watering acidity to assist in cleaning up the sweetness on the palate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 2nd, 2010

This fresh, crisp Gewurztraminer is a summer staple for many BC patio dwellers. It offers fragrant aromas of rose oil and pink grapefruit with sweet tropical fruit and honey/vanilla notes. Mouth-watering on the palate with bright sweet citrus flavours and a fresh, spicy finish.
A wine that will pair well with pulled pork or mildly spiced dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 30th, 2010

Deliciously aromatic!
This indigenous Argentine white variety offers up aromas of kaffir lime leaf and stone fruit, orange blossoms and fine, exotic spice notes. The palate has just a kiss of sweetness and it presents ripe tropical fruit and peach, anise and lime oil flavours that lead to a long zesty and spiced finish. It has fantastic acidity to balance the hint of sweetness and a lovely weight that slides across your tongue.
Yum!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 22nd, 2010

Once again this abundantly perfumed wine from Hillside arrives in time for your summer sipping enjoyment.
Pretty honey and tangerine aromas, white grape-y notes and lime oil, orchard blossoms and exotic spice. Nicely weighted on the palate - juicy apple peel, citrus and stone fruit flavours with suitably balanced acidity.
Pair with fresh and spicy noodle salads.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 22nd, 2010

The unique Argentine grape variety, Torrontes produces a supremely aromatic wine. The Circus presents a fragrant bouquet of stone fruit, lime leaf and exotic flowers with a spicy core. The texture is slick, it's a weighty, potent white with plenty of lime peel, mineral, stone fruit and marshmallow flavours peppered with spice. Impressive concentration and lively acidity throughout.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 22nd, 2010

Aromas of sunwarmed peaches and lemon-lime, honey and exotic flower notes with just a hint of herbs. The palate has plenty of rich honeyed and pomelo citrus flavours. Very easy sipping with a mouth-watering finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 20th, 2010

This fruit-bomb Shiraz has just a splash of Viognier blended in and it releases aromas of blackberry and raspberry, vanilla and fruitcake spices with eucalypt notes. The palate is supple and juicy with plenty of sweet berry fruit, cocoa, espresso and leather followed by spice and cedar-y hints on the finish. A perfect wine for grilling when you are using a sweet, spicy and tangy barbecue sauce.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 18th, 2010

The Mission Hill Rose returns as a welcome addition to your summer sipper options - great for sipping, snacking on the patio, or pair with cheese, fish, hearty salads...
Expect aromas of sweet spice, strawberry jam and blackberries, with a fragrant potpourri of dark flowers and cedar. The palate is brimming with juicy cherry and berry fruit, cigarbox and tart, zesty flavours. Nicely balanced acidity cleans up a kiss of sweetness.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 10th, 2010

Emiliana are the leaders in organic and biodynamic viticulture in Chile and biodynamic leaders world-wide - having visited, I know they take thie stuff very seriously!
This recently released 2009 rose is made from organically grown Syrah and presents fresh aromas of red berries, cigarbox and fine spices. The same sweet red fruit aromas appear on the palate with a hints of vanilla, and peppery spice that lingers on the finish. It is off-dry in the mouth but balanced with lively acidity.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 10th, 2010

A job done well on this Rhone Valley-style white blend of Marsanne & Roussanne it has aromas of pear and melon, stone fruits, honey with light herbal tones and plenty of minerality.The palate is ripe and creamy with impressive power - expect flavours of melon and orchard fruits, a hint of pine and layer of herbs with citrus peel and spice lingering on the finish. There is obvious oak contact and flavours of caramel and vanilla meant to round out the wine and add creaminess.
387 cases made.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 9th, 2010

An official product of the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup, Nederburg has come up with a Limited Edition line-up of wines including this highly quaffable patio rose that will pair nicely with some appetizers and a football game!
It sports a screw cap for easy access and is a glorious ruby shade. It offers aromas of sweet black cherry and strawberry, violets and vanilla with undertones of tobacco, earth and leather. The palate is off-dry and balanced with lively acidity, it has plenty of juicy berry flavours and doesn't slouch on the finish.
Goal!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 9th, 2010

Great value!
A simple, fun sipping wine with low alcohol and just a prickle of vivace bubble on the tongue. Light ruby in colour it is a fresh wine that presents aromas of juicy cherry and red berries, vanilla and hints of peach pit. The palate is very juicy, it is off-dry but provides lively acidity to balance the sweetness. The bright peachy/berry flavours return on the palate with a zesty finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 8th, 2010

This made from organic grapes, traditional method Riesling bubbly is always a crowd pleaser. It releases aromas of green apples, spring blossoms and honey, chamomile tea with lemon and toasty, yeasty hints. On the palate it is slightly off-dry with fine bubbles with loads of mouth-watering citrus peel, creamy honey and orchard fruit. The finish is tart and snappy.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 8th, 2010

Another lovely vintage for Hillside's Gew the 2008 shows rich honeyed aromas with mango and kaffir lime, grapefruit and plenty of exotic spice notes. It is expressive on the palate - very nice intensity and weight, the flavours echo the aromas - spiced honey, tropical fruit and citrus. The finish is slick and spicy.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2010

The package is very attractive, it's bottle that will start a conversation. The wine itself presents aromas of lemons and limes, peaches and crisp green apples with the scent of spring blossoms. The aromas are echoed on the palate - it is a sweet Riesling but also has plenty of mouth-watering acidity, juicy citrus and stone fruit flavours. Pair with spicy dishes to compliment the heat in the food and balance the sweetness of the wine.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2010

A fantastic, exotic version of Verdicchio the Luzano features ripe, honeyed aromas - stone fruits and melon with hints of sweet herbs and creamy lemon. The palate is rich, weighty and quite luscious with plenty of orchard fruits and honeycomb flavours, bright citrus, mineral and almond with fine spice lingering on the finish. Very nice complexity and intensity, this is a wine that will pair well with seafod, but also with mildly spicy Asian dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 20th, 2010

This unoaked Chardonnay is subtitled the Townsend Jack to pay homage to the White Tailed Jack Rabbit (aka Townsend Jack) now extinct from its natural habitat, the Osoyoos dessert.
It is simply fresh and fruity - peachy, grapefruit and starfruit aromas, the palate is off-dry with a pleasing rounded weight and juicy flavours of citrus, tree fruits and a hint of banana.
A simple, fresh quaffer with nicely balanced acidity.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 20th, 2010

This old vines Riesling presents concentrated aromas of peach and apricot, musky wild honey and exotic citrus with just a hint of herbs. It shows impressive intensity on the palate as well - sweet apricot jam and mineral flavours, citrus and wild herbs. It is just off-dry and zesty with an wieghty, oily texture and a long finish. Will pair nicely with creamy sauces or mildly spicy Asian dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 18th, 2010

BC native and experienced international winemaker Ann Sperling creates a welcome addition to our growing wine industry - Sperling Vineyards, located in Kelowna.
The Market White is a fragrant blend of mostly Pinot Gris with Gewurztraminer and a dash of Riesling. Expect aromas of rose petals and honeysuckle, tropical lychee and vibrant grapefruit, a hint of sweet herbs and a whiff of star anise. The palate is off-dry, sweet and juicy stone fruits - think mango and peach - honey and light spice flavours, nice acidity cleans up the finish.
This will make a great patio sipper this summer or pair with spicy noodles or chili dipped spring rolls.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 29th, 2010

This classic BC Pinot Grigio has always provided good value and good sipping.
A pretty golden coppery colour it releases aromas of peach stone and honey, citrus blossoms and ripe white fruit notes. The palate is rounded and quite rich, with refreshing sweet fruit flavours and a long crisp finish with just a hint of spice.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 29th, 2010

I appreciate Riesling in pretty much any form - be it bracing and steely or fragrant and off-dry - it's all about balance, and the JoieFarm version has that in spades.
On the nose you can expect lovely lemon, green apple and white blossoms with zesty citrus peel notes. It is off-dry, layered with sweet apricots, lemon drops and vauge peppery/spice hints but its the mouth-watering acidity which takes hold and cleans up the fruit sweetness, resulting in a crisp finish.
One glass will never be enough.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 28th, 2010

One in this series of wines from Artisan Wine Co. which rally behind the Okanagan Valley and its history, this Sauvignon Blanc is subtitled the Council's Punch Bowl in an homage to the lake, discovered in the mid 1800s by Hudson's Bay Company's Alexander Caulfield Anderson.
Across the board these wines are excellent value, they provide fruity, refreshing wines for everyday drinking and they do not pretend to anything more.
This is a very pretty wine with aromas of flowers and tangerine, honey and peach with grapefruit peel and just a hint of cut grass. The palate echos the sweet fruit of the nose, it is lively and fresh with a rounded texture and a zesty finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 28th, 2010

Alluring aromas of peach and tart green apples, citrus blossoms and slate with hints of tangerine. The plate is vibrant, sweet and tart with plenty of honey, minerality and crisp white fruit. It's off-dry but has lovely balance between sweetness and acidity with a silky texture, the finish is long and mouth-watering.
Pair with spicy, chilled noodles, sushi or rich, creamy dips.
Very good value!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 27th, 2010

If you are a Riesling drinker, I'm pretty sure the Dr L has crossed you palate before.
A standby for summer sipping and spicier Asian cuisines, it presents aromas of apple peel and citrus, honey, white flowers and orchard fruits with mineral undertones. The palate is nicely weighted and slick with nice fruit sweetness balanced with mouth-watering acidity. You can expect flavours of sweet citrus, honey and green apples with a long crisp finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 26th, 2010

A summer favorite, the 2009 JoieFarm - A Noble Blend (a play on words as Noble is also co-owner and winemaker Heidi Noble's last name) is comprised of Gewurztraminer with 20% Pinot Gris, 12% Pinot Auxerrois and 8% Riesling.
It's a fragrant wine, laden with honeysuckle and rose oil, lychee and starfruit, citrus and honey with a core of exotic spices. The palate is juicy and bright with flavours of green apple and lime sprinkled with warm, sweet spice. Mouth-watering and delicious!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 26th, 2010

Balthasar Ress was one of my favourite visits during a 2008 German wine tour - the wines are consistently delicious too.
The Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus is a mouthful to say and a joy to sip. Expect aromas of slate and green apples, honey, spring blossoms and bright citrus. On the palate it is off-dry but is balanced with lively acidity and tangy lemondrop flavours.
Pair with sushi, spicy Indian dishes or tangy cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 26th, 2010

A favorite for years, this aromatic Viognier releases vibrant lemon and lime leaf notes with richer peach, mango and papaya fruit and warm spiced tones. The palate is very fresh but also rounded and lush, expect green papaya and mango flavours liberally laced with lime and spiked with spice.
Pairs nicely with fresh, spicy dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 19th, 2010

NEW!
This very tasty, fragrant blend of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris will be perfect with spicy dishes, sushi or just sipping on the patio!
There are very verdant cut grass and nettle notes, mineral and citrus lifted with stone fruit and melon with a whiff of elderflower. The palate is vibrant and juicy - loads of tropical fruit like pineapple and mango, exotic citrus, honey and sweet spice lingering. Not a shy wine - it is brimming with flavour, a kiss of sweetness is cleaned up with bright acidity, the texture is slightly slick and the finish is impressively long.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 15th, 2010

Buy it by the case!
When I poured this wine into a glass and gave it a sniff, the first words out of my mouth were wow! Effusive aromas that will lure you back again and again. It has a faint peachy tone that matches its fragrance - pretty star fruit, spring blossoms and peach stone, tangerine peel and talc with a hint of anise. The palate is snappy and crisp with a slightly slick texture. Peach stone and flavours return on the palate, it has an impression of sweetness and bitter almond flavours lingering on the finish.
Fantastic value!
A blend of Gargenega, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 12th, 2010

Sweet yet tart this, just slightly frizzante (prickly on your tongue) rose will make a fun patio sipper - especially when paired with mildly spicy Indonesian dishes like Tohu Kecap.
Aromas of sour cherry and cranberry, spice and saddle leather, yeast and tobacco with a hint of marzipan. The palate is off-dry and juicy with tart red fruit, citrus and spice which follows through to the finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 14th, 2010

From Artisan Wine Co, the Fork in the Road wines represent a white and a red - both blends. This one is named "Oliver Block 212 White" and it is a blend of Chardonnay, Semillon, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc.
It is an aromatic wine with layers of peach, apricot and tangerine, vanilla cream and a dusting of sweet spice. Mouth-watering acidity lifts the palate, flavours of stone fruit and citrus peel, vanillin oak and exotic spice. It is lengthy and zesty with spice flavours remaining long across the finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 10th, 2010

Made from a mouthful of varieties starting with Riesling and followed by Kerner, Gewurztraminer, Shcoenberger, Muller Thurgau and Pinot Gris this aromatic melange entices you with a fruit-cup of stone fruit, pear and rich tropical fruit, lime leaf and sweet spice, a hint of herbs and exotic flowers. There is plenty of zesty citrus on the palate, it has a salininty in the mouth with bright tree fruit and lingering spice on the finish.
Great patio sipper or pair with washed rind cheeses or sushi.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 10th, 2010

A pretty, refreshing Pinot Blanc with bright orchard fruit aromas - plenty of green apple, pear and peachy hints, snappy citrus - lemon and grapefruit, with subte wild flower and cut grass tones. The palate is crisp and clean with mouth-watering fruit and citrus flavours and the finish is long and lively.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 13th, 2010

If you have not already explored Argentina's indigenous aromatic white variety, I ask, "why not"?.
You can expect spiced stone fruit aromas to jump out of the glass followed by exotic floral notes with hints of honey and marzipan. It's a nicely weighted white with a lush texture and plenty of rich fruit but the acidity is there for support and plenty of zippy citrus flavours pop up on the finish.
Pair with mildly spiced dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 8th, 2010

Messwein can only be produced under permission of the Benedictine Bishop and specific purity laws must be obeyed in the vineyard. And there is a fantastic history behind this Benedictine wine estate, it has been producing wine in Kremstal since the 11th century...
But despite a long history, we must enjoy the wines today and enjoy you will. Newly arrived, this Gruner Veltliner is, in a word, stunning (and I'm not just taking about the fresco inspired capsule).
It smells like a bouquet of honeysuckle and spring blossoms, melon, apple and apricots, lemon drops and a sprinkling of white pepper. It is crisp with a soft, creamy edge and has wonderful concentration, it has surprising weight and an almost slick, minerally texture with a long lively finish.
Gorgeous.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2009

This is a very fruity, easy sipping Prosecco with a light spumante mousse.
The aromas are a fruit-cup of peach and crisp pear in syrup, fine chalky minerality and fragrant white blossoms. The palate is light but really snappy and vibrant, it has a soft mousse, a kiss of sweetness and flavours of peach stone, and citrus peel that linger through a very lengthy finish.
Very tasty!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 15th, 2009

A pink to match the wintry glow in your cheeks this fun, affordable rose sekt has aromas of strawberries and raspberries, peach compote and candied citrus peel. It has a mouth-filling mousse and generous berry flavours that would sweeten even the Grinch's sour attitude.
A pretty aperitif or pair with spicy dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 14th, 2009

This Kosher Prosecco has delicate fruit cup aromas, lemon balm and citrus with a hint of flinty minerality. It is simple but fresh on the palate with a nice creamy texture, plenty of sweet fruit and a long finish with classic Prosecco citrus peel/citrus pith flavours.
A great breakfast bubbly but it will also be fantastic with light appetizers or spicy dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 14th, 2009

This is a scent-sual wine laden with peachy/mango fruit, lime leaf and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is concentrated, quite voluptuous with plenty of sweet, creamy peach and zesty citrus flavours with hints of warm caramel and a pinch of spice. Great acidity throughout also balances a slightly oily finish that clings to your tongue.
A 50/50 blend that is even better than the 2007 vintage.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 2nd, 2009

If an easy drinking pink is right up your alley then a fresh pink that supports the Elephant Family charity organization that works to save the endangered Asian elephant may be even more appealing.
The wine itself is a vibrant cranberry colour with bright strawberry and citrus aromas. It's off-dry but certainly not sweet, crisp and zippy with flavours of pink grapefruit and red berries.
Simple and refreshing...a good value wine for your spicy meals!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 9th, 2009

Just what I love about Ehrenfelser (this grape is a cross of Riesling and Sylvaner), bright fruitcup aromas, pear, honey, apple and lemon with orange blossoms and a hint of sweet herbs. The palate is off-dry but has crisp acidity to balance and a bright, clean finish.
Very tasty with spicy Indian cuisine!

Mt. Lehman winery is located just outside of Abbotsford. They popped onto my radar at the start of September and popped onto my palate less than two weeks later. I was impressed not only at the quality of the white wines I tasted but that owner Vern Siemens has been growing his estate vines longer than many folks in the Okanagan.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2009

This winery, just outside of Abbotsford popped onto my radar at the start of September and popped onto my palate less than two weeks later. I was impressed not only at the quality of the white wines I tasted but that owner Vern Siemens has been growing his estate vines longer than many folks in the Okanagan.
The Riesling reminds me of the more austere German Rieslings I tasted there...aromas of green apples and peach blossoms, lemon drops and minerals. The palate provides similar lemon-lime and apple peel flavours with a kiss of honey. It is a fantastically clean and crisp Riesling with a hint of sweetness but wonderful mouth-watering acidity.
Bravo!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2009