2010 VIP (Port Style)
Saxon Estate Winery
Summerland. BC
$17.32
Bronze medal
Tasted 2014 05
This Port style Pinot Noir is garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of prunes, black cherries and dark chocolate. The balance is good and the flavours follow the nose with a medium finish.
2009 Chardonnay
Painted Rock
Penticton, BC
$29.95
Bronze medal
Tasted 2014 60
Unfortunately, this wine was kept too long and so was not at its peak when tasted. Bright yellow colour with medium intensity. Pineapple, melon, and banana aromas on the nose with a delicate butter note. Good balance and good mouth feel. The flavours echo the nose along with honey and oak. A medium finish. I wish I had sampled this wine during its first three years.
2012 Pinot Noir Block 21
Cono Sur
Valle de San Antonio, Chile
$19.99
Silver medal
Tasted 2014 06
Garnet red colour with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of cherry, spice and forest floor. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. Fruit and savory flavours on the palate. A medium-long finish.
2013 Rosé (Pinot Noir)
Spierhead
Kelowna, BC
$19.90
Tasted 2014 07
Bronze medal
Queen Anne cherry red in colour with medium intensity. Delicate cherry and strawberry aromas on the nose. Clean and crisp with good balance. Wild strawberry flavours and a medium-long finish.
2013 White (blend)
Diabolica (Mission Hill)
West Kelowna, BC
$13.99
Tasted 2014 07
Bronze medal
A blend of Pinot Gris, Viognier, Pinot Blanc and Muscat. Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Citrus, tropical fruit, apple and orange rind aromas. Good balance with a sweet entry. Citrus and tropical fruit flavours with a medium finish.
2013 Red (blend)
Diabolica (Mission Hill)
West Kelowna, BC
$13.99
Tasted 2014 07
No medal
A blend of Merlot, Petite Verdot and Shiraz. Garnet red tinged with purple with medium intensity. Candy like cherry and red fruit aromas. The balance is a bit soft with a sweet entry. Boysenberry and plum flavours with a medium-short finish.
