Wednesday Wine Reviews

2014 Splash

River Stone

Oliver, BC

$18.90

This wine is a blend of Viognier, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer which all bring something to the glass. The wine is pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose is fruit forward with aromas of tree fruit, stone fruit wet stones and a hint of spice. Good balance and the hint of residual sugar gives it body. The flavours echo the nose followed by a medium finish.

 

2013 Moksha

Kismet

Oliver, BC

$26.99

This is a blend of 58% Syrah, 13% Viognier, 11% Malbec, 9% Grenache and 9% Mouvedre. The name means ‘inner peace, liberation or release’. The wine is garnet red in colour with medium-deep intensity. It has a well-integrated nose of red and black fruit, sweet spice, earth and a hint of chocolate. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. Pleasing fruit flavours that follow the nose. A medium finish. This wine paired well with balsamic and garlic pork tenderloin.

 

2013 Red Mountain (red blend)

Moraine

Penticton, BC

$26.00

Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of cherries, plums, currants, spice and smoke. Good balance with medium body. Bright red fruit and earthy notes on the palate followed by a medium finish. A blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 30% Malbec. Pair with pulled pork of BBQ’d ribs.

 

2012 Syrah (Reserva)

Falernia

Valle de Elqui, Chile

$33.34

Garnet red with deep intensity. Ripe plum, black pepper, dark fruit and chocolate on the nose. Good balance with good body. The flavours echo the nose. Followed by a medium-plus finish with lingering fruit.

 

2014 Pinot Noir

Oyster Bay

Marlborough, New Zealand

$22.99

Garnet red in colour with medium-minus intensity. Cherry and floral with earthy undertones. Good body and structure with medium body. Bright red fruit on the palate with a raspberry note that adds to the nose. A medium-plus finish.   Serve with Roast herbed chicken, salmon or duck.

 

(All photos, except as noted – Sam Hauck)