2012 St. Nick (Rosé)
Hidden Chapel
Oliver, BC
$19.90
A blend of cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Riesling. This wine does not resemble a rosé; it looks more like a light red wine. Ruby red in colour with medium intensity. Cranberry and red currant, with a hint of cherry and spice on the nose. Good balance with the tannin you’d expect from the Cabernet. The flavours follow the nose with a medium finish. This is a great match for turkey.
2012 Malbec Reserve
Terrazas
Mendoza, Argentina
$22.35
This high altitude Reserve Malbec is garnet/black in colour with deep intensity. The nose is rich with aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, earth and a hint of mint. Well balanced with soft, smooth tannins. Big fruit on the palate with a lingering finish. Smooth and easy to drink, this is the perfect wine to celebrate World Malbec Day. It cries out for ‘asado’ – Argentinian barbecue – simply seasoned (not marinated) slabs of beef, sausages, salad and lots of red wine. Salud!
2013 Samantha Syrah (Cerqueira Vineyard)
Okanagan Crush Pad
Summerland, BC
$31.15
This wine is a product of the Okanagan Crush Pad’s Wine Campus program where the Sommelier of the Year gest to make a wine of their choosing. This syrah is medium bodied and rather feminine in style. Ruby red in colour with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of violets, bright red fruit and sweet spice. Well balanced. The flavours follow the nose with a hint of pepper and a medium-long finish. Delicious!
2012 Twelve
Lariana
Osoyoos, BC
$44.90
Lariana is right across the street from the US border. This is Dan and Carol Scott’s first red release. Only 480 cases were produced. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Carmenere. Garnet red with medium deep intensity. Ripe black fruit, black berry, black pepper, and sweet spice on the nose. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry. Dark fruit, plums and sweet spice on the palate with a medium-long finish.
2012 Trebella
Church and State
Oliver, BC
$19.90
This wine is a blend of Marsanne (52%), Rousanne (43%) and Viognier (5%). An excellent alternative for anyone who does not like Chardonnay. Pale yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of citrus, nectarine, floral, butter and toast. Very well balanced. The palate is elegant with fruit and honey and a medium-long finish. A great wine to serve with any seafood or fish.
