2009 Malbec/Cabernet
Silkscarf
Summerland, BC
$29.90
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Garnet red colour with medium-plus intensity. Cherry, raspberry, spice and chocolate aromas on the nose. Good balance with medium body. Red fruit flavours on the palate with a medium finish.
2010 Syrah
Thornhaven
Summerland, BC
$24.90
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
The colour is garnet red with deep intensity. Aromas of red fruit, smoke, spice, black pepper and chocolate on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours echo the nose with coffee undertones with a medium-long finish. Great wine to serve on a cold day with a slow cooker stew.
2011 Cuvee Blanc
Chaberton
Langley, BC
$13.49
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. Citrus and tree fruit aromas on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. The citrus and tree fruit carries on to the palate with a medium-long finish. A social style wine that’s good wine to serve guests before dinner.
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Reserve)
Don David
Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina
$15.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
This is a high altitude cab, grown at 1700 metres in Salta, north (think warmer) of Mendoza. Garnet red in colour with medium-deep intensity. Aromas of earth, red fruit, chocolate and spice on the nose. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry and smooth ripe tannins. Ripe red fruit on the palate with raspberry dominating. A medium-long finish with lingering chocolate and fruit flavours.
2013 Shiraz / Viognier
The Black Chook
McLaren Valle, South Australia
$19.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
This wine has an interesting colour – garnet, purple and black. The nose shows aromas of red and black fruit, meat and a hint of chocolate. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry and firm ripe tannins. Juicy berries on the palate with a medium finish.
2013 Chardonnay (Reserve)
Chaberton
Langley, BC
$20.95
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Sourced from vineyards in the Similkameen, near Cawston, this wine is golden yellow with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of apple, citrus, mineral and honey. Good balance with good mouthfeel. The flavours follow through on the palate with notes of vanilla on the medium-long finish. Roasted rosemary chicken and seafood dishes will go well with this wine.
2006 Merlot (Reserve)
Hillside Estate
Penticton, BC
$29.00
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. Cherry, chocolate and earthy aromas on the nose. Well balanced with silky tannins and great texture. The flavours follow the nose with a medium-long finish. This concentrated wine was opened at just the right age.
