The January list continues with wines under $20.
2012 Untamed Red (Petit Verdot/Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Sirah)
Toasted Head
California
$14.99
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Red and black fruit, toast and vanilla aromas on the nose. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry. Jammy fruit flavours on the palate with a medium-short finish.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Project Paso
California
$9.99
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows ripe fruit aromas including plum, black currant and blackberries along with spice and forest floor. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry. Bright fruit flavours on the palate with a medium-short finish. A good value wine.
2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Sea Cave
Marlborough, New Zealand
$13.99
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 12
Green straw in colour with medium intensity. The nose is well integrated with aromas of grass, gooseberry and citrus with sweet apple undertones. Very good balance with good mouthfeel. The palate shows tart gooseberry, lychee and citrus with a medium-long finish. To match, think of fresh things from the sea – oysters, prawns, halibut or salmon. Grilled chicken breasts would be another good choice. At $13.99, what a great buy!
2012 Fossil Fuel (Pinotage/Baco Noir)
The View
Kelowna, BC
$16.40
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 12
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows layers of aromas, including licorice root, red cherries, spice, earth and bitter chocolate. Well balanced with medium body. Bright red fruit, spice and berries on the palate with a medium-long finish. I enjoyed this with paella pasta. Also serve with turkey, salmon, or charcuterie. A Pinotage / Baco Noir blend.
2010 Astica (Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon)
Trapiche
Mendoza, Argentina
$8.99
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 06
Pale straw colour with medium-light intensity. Delicate fruit aromas (green apple) on the nose. Good balance. The palate is clean and fresh. A medium finish.
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