2012 Minervois
Chateau Millegrand
Languedoc, France
$17.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 10
This wine is a blend of syrah, carignan, grenache and mourvedre. Garnet-black in colour with medium-deep intensity. Aromas of black fruit, black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose. Well balanced with firm ripe tannins. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long finish.
D’Angelo
Penticton, BC
$18.00
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 08
Six years old when tasted. Dark garnet red tinged with brick. A complex nose showing aromas of earth, smoke, spice, forest floor, dark fruit and bramble. Good balance with medium body. Ripe dark fruit, smoke, spice and dry chocolate flavours on the palate with a medium finish. Pair this up with barbecued ribs, a rib eye steak or prime rib.
2007 Sette Coppa (Bordeaux blend)
D’Angelo
Penticton, BC
$24.00
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 08
A seven-year-old unfiltered blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, malbec and petite verdot. Dark garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of plum, cassis, leather, spice and cocoa. Well balanced with soft ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose with a medium-long finish. Buy this wine now if you can find it. Serve with hard aged cheeses.
2010 Freud’s Ego
Therapy
Naramata, BC
$18.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 07
A merlot led blend, which includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Viognier. Garnet red in colour with medium intensity. Black currants, pepper, cocoa and a hint of eucalyptus on the nose. Good balance with firm tannins. Pleasing flavours on the palate. A medium-long finish with lingering dry currant.
2012 Rosé
Tightrope
Penticton, BC
$21.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 09
This pinot noir rosé is light cherry red in colour with medium-light intensity. Cherry and wild strawberry on the nose. Well balanced with good structure. Bright cherries and strawberries on the palate. A medium-long crisp, dry finish.
