2013 La Stellina Rosé
La Stella
Osoyoos, BC
$21.00
Silver Medal
This Italian inspired Rosato, made from a blend of cabernet franc and merlot, is Queen Anne cherry in colour with medium-light intensity. Red fruit and berries – cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. The flavours follow the nose with a medium mineral finish. A very good patio wine or serve with salmon or paella.
2011 Condrieu (Viognier)
E. Guigal
France
$77.00
Silver Medal
Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of pears, peach, honey and a hint of banana. Well balanced. Flavours of ripe nectarine on the palate. Fruit and spice linger on the medium-long finish. A good match for thick grilled pork chops.
2012 Rover (Syrah – Viognier)
See Ya Later
Okanagan Falls, BC
$19.99
Silver Medal
Garnet red in colour with deep intensity. Black berry, cherry, violets, sweet spice, black pepper and earth on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours follow the nose with a medium-long finish. This is an elegant example of a cool climate Syrah.
2013 Boekenhoutskloof (Syrah, Mouvedre, Viognier)
The Wolftrap
Franschhoek, South Africa
$14.99
Bronze Medal
Garnet red with a purple tinge and medium-deep intensity. A candied nose showing some blackberry, black pepper and earth. Medium body with grippy tannins. Some pleasing flavours on the palate with a medium-short finish. (Note the vintage in the photo is not correct.)
NV Pedro Ximenez (Sherry)
El Candado
Jerez de la Fronterra, Spain
$21.99
Gold Medal
This divine elixir is mahogany coloured with deep intensity. The nose is complex with aromas of raisins, butter, honey, caramel, roasted nuts, figs and dates. Well-balanced, unctuous and with good mouthfeel. The flavours echo the nose and linger on the long finish. This sweet sherry is dessert itself or if you are feeling adventurous, try it over French vanilla ice cream.
