A fresh, verdant Sauvignon Blanc with a fantastic price tag.
Aromas of nettle, grass clippings and gooseberry, green papaya and passionfruit with a whiff of jalapeno. There is a hint of sweetness on the palate and it is not a shy wine - it's loaded flavours of nettle, snap peas and citrus peel that linger through the finish.
A very affordable crowd-pleaser.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 7th, 2010

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

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

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

Well, it dosen't get much fresher than this...
A bouquet of sweet grass clippings, nettle, passionfruit and golden kiwi, citrus and mineral notes. A lovely (bordering on slick) texture, tangy, lively and chock full of fruit with layers of sweet pea shoots, jalapeno and citrus and a long, zesty finish.
Delish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 29th, 2010

From Dunham Froese's certified organic estate vineyard, this very tasty Sauvignon Blanc offers a fruit cup of aromas with creamy honey and undertones of sugar snap peas. On the palate the lovely sweet fruit continues, it is lively but with a slightly creamy edge and has a crisp zesty finish.
Worth seeking!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 28th, 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

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

Yalumba's Oxford Landing produces this fresh, fragrant Pinot Gris. It releases aromas of minerals and creamy pears, nectarine and rich honey with herbal notes and a hint of toast. The palate is lively, an echo of crisp white fruit, citrus, herbal and toasted flavours with a mouth-watering and zesty finish.
Tasty and a good value!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 15th, 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 fun new Aussie blonde is a zippy (not dippy) blend of Riesling, Chenin Blanc and Semillon from Barossa wiith 14% Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.
Expect to be enticed by bright citrus, spring blossoms and lime peel aromas with a hint of white nectarine. The palate is snappy, literally lip-smacking. Flavours of citrus dominate, layered with tart stone fruit and mineral flavours that lead into a long clean finish.
If you love Eden Valley Rieslings, this blonde is just your type...
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 15th, 2010

This lovely spumante (lightly bubbly) rose is made from Prosecco and the light and fruity, red Marzimino grape (classic to the region of Trentino, in Northern Italy). It has the powdery pink colour of cherry blossoms and pretty aromas of berries and cream, peach, citrus and rose petals. It is juicy and has a kiss of sweetness in the mouth with a nice creamy edge - expect bright flavours of pink grapefruit, tart berries and orchard fruits to linger. Perfectly refreshing as a summer sipper or an aperitif any time of the year.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 14th, 2010

You can never go wrong with the familiar Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris, it is as charming the first time as the last you've had it.
Exprect aromas of pear compote and ripe peaches with layers of exotic flowers, vanilla, citrus and honey. On the palate the same pleasing fruit, vanilla and citrus reappear bound in a creamy texture with brisk acidity.
Pair with creamy mushroom dishes or seafood.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 14th, 2010

A fresh, light Pinot Grigio perfect for fish, salads and light antipasti.
Typical fragrant tree fruit aromas, mineral and citrus layers with just a hint of herbs. The palate is crisp but with a pleasing roundness, the fruit is lifted by lively acidity and the finish is clean.
A perfectly pleasing everyday dinner or sipping wine!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 14th, 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

Very good value!
This fresh, light Sauvignon Blanc has peachy hints with citrus, sweet grass and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The palate has a slightly vivace tickle with nice crisp white fruit and citrus flavours. A simple sipper for the patio or pair with fresh shellfish and summer salads.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 7th, 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

A wonderful version of this grape variety that you'll see on more labels in BC than almost anywhere, save France, Germany and parts of Eastern Europe. You'll be tempted to chill this wine a little too much in the summer months but try to refrain from keeping it on ice and you'll be rewarded.
It is both pristine and quite intense at the same time - orchard fruit aromas of apricot, pear and apple with orangeblossoms and vanilla and a mineral core. The palate is snappy and crisp with nice concentration - layers of creamy fruits, citrus peel and mineral flavours are followed by a long, clean finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 5th, 2010

A Vin de Pays Pinot with a lot of character. Aromas of ripe black raspberry and sweet spice, a potpourri of cedar chips and crushed violets with just a hint of vanilla flavours. The palate is also sweet and ripe with plenty of juicy raspberry, cigarbox and vanilla. It has lively acidity and a smooth, spiced finish.
Very satisfying and fruit forward.
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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

Another easy-sipping white from [yellow tail] this fragrant Pinot Grigio smells of fresh pears and honey, orchard blossoms and a hint of talc. The palate is creamy but very lively with ripe orchard fruit and citrus flavours.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 21st, 2010

A solid value and always consistent rose made of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah from mountainside vineyards in the southern Rhone Valley appellation of Ventoux.
Pretty aromas of berries in cream, violets and sweet spice with cherry notes. The palate dry but the berry fruit is ripe and sweet, hints of vanilla custard and fine spicebox flavours linger. Great acidity and a brilliant ruby red colour.
Great value!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 18th, 2010

A fantastic blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and a dash of Muscat that screams summer, the 2Bench White offers lovely aromas of ripe peach and apple, vanilla, exotic flowers and tangerine zest with hints of marshmallow and honey. Sweet, juicy orchard fruit and warm spice leads the palate, it has a creamy texture and lively acidity followed by a long zesty finish.
Reccommended pairings; white fish, creamy washed rind cheeses or grilled chicken.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 17th, 2010

Welcome, welcome welcome - a fantastic new Viognier to add to BC's fabulous whites the LFNG Viognier hails from their newer east bench vineyard in Osoyoos.
If you like your Viognier (as WineDiva does) better hop onto this bandwagon soon, there are only 150 cases this first vintage!
It is a potent one, very aromatic too, expressing ripe peach, papaya and mango, sweet honey, orange blossoms, just a pinch of white pepper with a hint of toffee as it warms. Voluptuous stone fruit and honey flavours with vanilla, tangerine peel and a long finish trailing flavours of exotic spice.
Bravo - please make more!
As it is with Viognier the alcohol rises abouve 14.5% so share your bottle!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 17th, 2010

Great value!
This vibrant and juicy Sauv Blanc presents grapefruit, cut grass, white flowers and sweet herbal tones, minerals and lemon zest. The palate is clean and taut with plenty of bright citric and mineral flavours. A very pleasing and affordable everyday drinking wine or pair it with a fresh greens and chevre salad.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 16th, 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

If you glance quickly you may confuse this salmon-y hued Pinot Gris with a pale rose.
It presents aromas of tobacco and spiced pears, citrus blossoms, vanilla and peach stone with earthy, mineral and forest floor tones. It has impressive complexity and lively acidity with tart tree fruit and citrus flavours. The finish is lengthy with crisp mineral flavours lingering.
Pair this pretty Pinot Gris with creamy mushroom ravioli.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 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

This method champenoise sparkling is a fun pink sipper made from Granny Smith apples with a dosage of cassis - it's like drinking an un-traditional Kir Royal. It foams up like pink cotton candy in your glass and present aromas of apples, black berries and cranberry. It is off-dry on the palate and very mousse-y, it tastes of tart apples and sweet berries. It is bright and frivolous and tasty as heck.
Chill it down and sip it on the patio this summer.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 18th, 2010

You've seen the bottle before - it is an affordable, pleasant Cava that smells of flowers and talc, crisp apple and pears, citrus and vanilla with a toasty, caramel core. The palate is dry and fresh with toasty flavours wrapped in tart citrus. It has a nicely rounded palate with good mousse and a zesty finish.
Very good value.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 14th, 2010

Just what you'd expect from a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, plenty of verdant aromas - grass clipings, passionfruit and nettle, kiwi and young pineapple. The palate shows impressive concentration, pristine tropical fruit and citrus with firm minerality. A delicious white, vibrant and juicy with a mouth-watering finish that leaves you wanting more!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 3rd, 2010

The Voga always gets a second look due to its appearance but it is also a nice, everyday crowd-pleasing white.
It is a fragrant wine - aromas of honeysuckle and pear, almond oil and talc. On the palate expect creamy white fruit and honey roasted nut flavours, bright citrus and a hint of spice.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 30th, 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

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

A crisp summer white made for salads, shellfish and chevre crostini.
Aromas of peaches and gooseberry, limeade and minerals with hints of grass translate into a citrussy mouthful with tart fruit and bright acidity. It has a slightly rounded texture and flavours of green papaya, peach, lime and fresh herbs.
Very pleasing.
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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

A nice addition to the Italian sparkling category this fragrant sparkling Pinot Grigio presents creamy peach and pear aromas, sweet citrus and pretty spring blossoms. It has a soft mousse with delicate bubbles and creamy fruit and citrus flavours. It has a kiss of sweetness with a tangy finish making this a refreshing sipper or pair it with antipasti.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 19th, 2010

This recognizable, organic Prosecco with its old fashioned closure is a fantastic value!
It has nice complexity (especially for the price) toasty, leesy aromas with plenty of crsip vibrant citrus, talc and apple blossoms with hints of pear. The palate is suitably creamy with tree fruit, juicy citric and mineral flavours. A nice, rich mousse and slightly toasty finish rounds out this fresh bubbly - you'll want to enjoy a glass every day!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 12th, 2010

Always a very good value, this German bubbly is bright and mousse-y with aromas of marmalade and green apple, peaches and spring blossoms, a hint of talc and slate. The palate is vibrant and juicy with mouth-filling bubbles and sweet fruit and citrus peel. It is off-dry with a decently long and crisp finish.
Great as an aperitif or in coctails.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 25th, 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

She's powderpuff pink with little hearts tattoed around her front label and her back proclaims....Bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch............and bitch some more.
This is undeniably a catch bottle - the diva's will be irrevocably drawn to her. It's a 100% screw-capped Grenache imported by Grateful Palate and produced by R Wines who also produce a Cabernet called Evil and a Shiraz called SUXX. The wine is a gorgeous ruby, it's juicy and very fragrant with mixed red current and raspberry aromas, exotic spice and a potpourri of cedar chips and crushed flowers. The palate is medium bodied - sweet and spicy - dripping with raspberry juice, vanilla and allspice. This is not a serious wine, a bit confectionary, but it's tasty and will benefit if you pop her in the fridge and cool her off some.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 15th, 2009

A fantastic salmony-pink coloured Champagne with fine streams of bubbles. It will seduce you with aromas of mixed berries, peach skin, fragrant floral hints, cedar, a dusting of spice and ginger with a toasty core. It is smooth and creamy on the palate with flavours of pie crust, juicy red berries and a seam of citrus.
Expect a fresh and vibrant bubbly with delicate complexity - delicious!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 15th, 2009

This fun pinky-salmon Pinot Noir cremant is made in the traditional method, as Champagne is. You can expect plenty of juicy red berries and flower petals with woodsy hints and a backbone of toast. It's a berry flavoured bubbly with a seam of citrus, it has a creamy mousse, nice complexity and long crisp finish. Fine bubbles and a kiss of sweetness make this a fantastic festive option.
Will pair with holiday turkey, salmon, wild mushroom risotto or creamy cheeses...
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 4th, 2009

A delight of honey, apple peel, stone fruit, fragrant floral, straw and mineral with a hint of almonds. It has fantastic acidity, fine bubbles and impressive complexity for the price. It also has a creamy mousse and leesy flavours with a zesty citrus linger.
This is a wine produced for, and served in Joseph Bastianich and Mario Batali's restaurants in the U.S. This is the first time it has been sold in Canada!
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 3rd, 2009

Smoked plums and cherry aromas, vanilla, chocolate and a sprinkling of light spice and herbal notes. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and earthy, garrigue and berry flavours. It has a dusty texture and powdery tannins with tobacco and spice flavours lingering on the finish.
Easy drinking but somewhat lean.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2009

Black cherry and plummy aromas with loads of savoury tones - earth, herbs, smoke and meaty hints. A good, typical old-world style Syrah, not too jammy, with good acidity, sweet fresh berries and wild herbs, roasted coffee beans and cocoa. Fine tannins linger on the finish.
Good value.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 13th, 2009