2011 Saloon Sally
Dry Cabernet Franc Rosé
Rustico
Oliver, BC
$16.95
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 06
A BC Rosé made from Cabernet Franc. Red cherry in colour with medium intensity. Red cherries, strawberry and a hint of rhubarb on the nose. Good balance. Bright red fruit on the palate. A medium, dry finish.
2008 Merlot Reserve
Wild Goose Vineyards
Okanagan Falls, BC
$ 24.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 06
This reserve is a free run Merlot. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of plum, earth, smoke and spice. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose. Dry chocolate lingers on the medium-long finish. Serve with grilled steak, prime rib or BBQ’d ribs.
2013 red Carpet Pinot Noir
Cassini Cellars
Oliver, BC
$17.87
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
Initially, I wasn’t too impressed with this vintage, although after being opened for some time it showed much better. Garnet red in colour with medium intensity. Aromas of smoke, earth, red fruit and a hint of spice on the nose. Good balance with good mouth feel. Pleasant fruit on the palate with chocolate lingering on the finish. A good picnic wine or serve with charcuterie, burgers, BBQ’s chicken or pizza.
2009 Pinot Gris
Domaine de Chaberton
Langley, BC
$ NA
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
This white wine was five years old when tasted. This is rather old for a white wine other than some Rieslings and Chardonnays, however this wine held up nicely. The nose showed aromas of honey, sweet ripe stone fruit and a hint of caramel. The balance was crisp with good mouth feel. The flavours followed the nose. Luscious fruit lingered on the palate.
2012 Pinot Noir
Robin Ridge
Keremeos, BC
$22.87
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
This wine improved after being opened for a while. Ruby red colour with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of earth, red cherry, floral notes, forest floor and chocolate. Good balance with medium body and smooth ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose. A medium-long finish with lingering dry red cherry. A good pinot to serve with sockeye salmon.
2012 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
Pentage
Penticton, BC
$21.90
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
Golden straw in colour with medium intensity. The nose shows minerality, pear, gooseberry, citrus and a hint of grass. Well balanced with good body. Fruit salad flavours on the palate. A medium-long finish. This wine is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon.
2012 Pinot Noir
50th Parallel Estate
Lake Country, BC
$30.00
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
Dark cherry red in colour with medium intensity. The nose shows layers of earth, forest floor, cherry, hints of spice and chocolate. Well balanced with good body. Dark cherry and spice on the palate. A medium-long smooth finish. Serve this wine with BBQ’d pork tenderloin, lamb, game fowl, salmon and mushroom dishes.
