Golden, lively, zesty.
This Chardonnay is fermented in a mix of different sized oak vats and stainless tanks; it is a zesty version with lemony aromas woven with golden apples, pears, and honey. The palate is tangy and dry, juicy and pristine. Flavours of yellow fruits and citrus dominate. An approachable and quaffable white. Pair: Crab ravioli, corn on the cob, smoked Gouda, creamy soups and pastas.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 19th, 2020

Value, consistent, classic.
This wine has long been a flagship for Sumac Ridge – its attractive price point holds great appeal too.
Exotic and tropical, rose petals and orange blossoms and five-spice. Classic Gew flavours, tangy, zesty and spicy with a soapy finish.
Pair: Mild curries, sushi, pulled pork, sausage, washed rind cheeses.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2019

It's hard to believe that it’s been over 20 years since the first vintage of Osoyoos Larose. A project like it had never been seen in BC before. It was a joint venture between Canada's Vincor International and Group Taillan of Bordeaux, co-owner of Chateau Gruaud Larose in Saint-Julien, which was classified as a Deuxieme Cru Classe in 1855.
 Together they created the Osoyoos Larose estate on an 80-acre semi-arid bench overlooking Lake Osoyoos in the south Okanagan Valley.
To make their iconic Bordeaux-inspired red they hired French winemaker Pascal Madevon.
 Several years back Madevon moved on, and the wines are now under guidance of Caroline Schaller.
Le Grand Vin has been a ponderous style from the onset--but you have to respect that these are wines meant to be aged; I've had a few opportunities to taste some back vintages and time is a friend.
Notes of red currents and white pepper, dried rosemary and sage, leather, plum, brown spice, tobacco and cocoa lead to a youthful and brooding palate. It has a sooty character ans notable texture. The finish is firm and trails tobacco and leather flavours.
Merlot 58%, Cab Sauv 26%, Cab Franc 7% and Petit Verdot 7%.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 13th, 2022

Fragrant, spritzy, tangy.
A lightly bubbly (frizzante) rose, which dances on your tongue. It offers up fragrant notes of peaches, strawberries and orange blossoms with earthier notes of cedar chips and rhubarb. It is tangy and faintly spicy, has a pristine character and leans on the drier side of the fence.
Good weight and concentration with enough backbone to stand up to heartier dishes; turkey, chicken, oily fish, but also perfect for spicier cuisines.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 16th, 2017

Second review:
Savoury aromas of smoked meat and black fruit (plum and berries), peppery spices and bittersweet chocolate with undertones of roasted herbs, molasses and dried cherry. The palate follows suit - savoury and dark with plenty of spiced dark chocolate mocha and earthy flavours. A concentrated wine with good length.
©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 12th, 2011

This Okanagan Bordeaux-style blend is comprised of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec and I think that this vintage's addition of Cabernet Franc makes it even better than last year.
A luscious fruit bowl of black currents, plums and black cherries are layered with chocolate and spice, vanilla liqueur and coffee aromas.
Wonderful structure on the palate is the base for concentrated dark fruit, green olives, mocha and toasted oak flavours. Smoothly textured and lengthy with roasted coffee and spice flavours lingering on the finish.
Bravo!

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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 13th, 2011

Supple, spicy, muscular.
The little brother to Le Grand Vin is a fairly consistent blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec & Petit Verdot.
The 2019 vintage delves in with aromas of plums and black currents, vanilla liqueur and espresso, rich soil, dark spice and toasted nuts. The palate is muscular but supple and with balance. savoury and earthy it's a honest red with salty undertones.
Pair: Grilled or roasted meats, stews, puy lentils with savoury herbs, aged hard cheeses.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 12th, 2022

Plush, supple, jammy.
Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel come together to form this modern and jammy wine that was aged 14 months in French and American oak.
Cassis and plum compote, chocolate, baking spices, cherry licorice, menthol, leather and play doh aromas lead to a notably ripe and sweet and generous palate. A supple weight and mouthfilling vanilla, cola spices and chocolate flavours.
Pair: BBQ, bean chili, Portobello burgers or pizza and nachos.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 28th, 2020

Stylish, juicy, charming.
Made from organic grapes this stylish Pinot doles out aromas of wild red berries, raspberry tea, saddle leather and star anise with savoury spices at the core. It is sweet and earthy, juicy and spicy with a tealeaf flavoured finish. Well made, fresh and charming.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2017