2010 Chardonnay
Blackwood Lane
Langley, BC
$24.00
Straw coloured with medium intensity. Green apple, mineral and honey on the nose. Well balanced. Citrus, mineral and subdued green apple on the palate with a medium-long finish. This Chablis styled wine paired very well with pan seared scallops and prawns.
2010 Shiraz (Hales)
Rolf Binder
Barossa Valley, Australia
$22.99
Black garnet with deep intensity. Tar and cassis on the nose. Big and round in the mouth, well balanced with soft ripe tannins and a sweet edge. Black raspberry and chocolate on the palate. A medium-long finish. Serve with BBQ’d beef or lamb, pizza or burgers.
2012 Shiraz
Serafino
McLaren Vale, Australia
$25.99
Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. Black pepper, black berry and chocolate on the nose. Well balanced. Black berry and chocolate flavours on the palate with a medium-long finish. This is a big wine that pairs best with big, rich dishes. Quite age worthy. Excellent value.
2011 Valpolicella (Ripasso Classico Superior)
Folonari
Cariano, Italy
$19.99
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of dried fruit, cherry, plum, blue berry, leather and spice. Well balanced with medium body. Dried fruit, vanilla and spice on the palate with a medium finish. Serve with grilled Italian sausage, pastas, pork tenderloin or risotto.
2011 Rosé (Syrah)
Black Widow
Penticton, BC
$22.00
Intense cherry red with medium-deep intensity, which pushes the colour limits for a rosé. Watermelon, raspberry and cherry on the nose. Well balanced with good body. The flavours echo the nose. A medium finish. This is a great luncheon or picnic wine. Serve with salads or grilled seasoned chicken.
Sam, The Wine Teacher, has been an educator, a home winemaker, a wine judge for too many years to count and is the former Guild Master of the BC Guild of Wine Judges. He has offered wine education and appreciation courses for Pacific Breeze Winery, Capilano College, Eden West fine foods, the Richmond School District Continuing Education department, the VAWA, the BCAWA as well as for various private functions. He also trains staff and offers cellar evaluations.
