Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews

Stoneboat 2009 Pinot Noir

2009 Pinot Noir

Stoneboat

Oliver, BC

Garnet red / brick in colour with medium-deep intensity. Very Burgundian on the nose with aromas of earth, forest floor, dark cherries and meat. Well balanced with the flavours echoing the nose. A medium-long finish with lingering fruit. A nicely aged BC Pinot Noir.

 

 

Aces -Pocket Kings

2007 Aces Pocket Kings (Bordeaux Blend)

Aces

Naramata, BC

$34.90

Gold Medal

The colour is garnet red tinged with brick and a medium-deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of dried red fruit, tar, leather, cedar, spice and vanilla. Well balanced, smooth and supple. The palate is layered with flavours that carry over from the nose along with cherry and a hint of chocolate. Fruit lingers on the medium-long finish. Serve with a top cut steak, prime rib or hard cheeses.

 

50th Parallel 2012 Gewürztraminer

 

2012 Gewürztraminer

50th Parallel

Lake Country, BC

$18.00

Gold Medal

Pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. A delicate, well-integrated nose of melon, peach and lychee. Very well balanced with the flavours echoing the nose. A medium-long finish. This elegant BC Gewürztraminer pairs well with scallops, prawns, white fish or white meats.

 

Chateau Puygueraud 2003

2003 Bordeaux

Chateau Puygueraud

Cotes de Francs, France

$29.00

Silver Medal

The colour is garnet red tinged with brick and a medium-deep intensity. A layered nose showing aromas of tar, dark fruit, leather, cedar, earth, chocolate, bramble and vanilla. Good balance, but lean. Pleasing fruit on the palate followed by a medium finish. Serve with beef, lamb, pork or hard white cheese.

 

Desert Hills 2011 Gewürztraminer

2011 Gewürztraminer

Desert Hills

Oliver, BC

$22.90

Gold Medal

Pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. A classic varietal nose of stone fruit, spice, floral notes, lychee and rose petal. Very well balanced – crisp with good mouthfeel. Mouth watering fruit on the palate. A medium-long finish. An ideal wine to serve with chicken, pork, Asian dishes, or seafood – scallops, prawns or mussels.

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