2015 Chardonnay (Qwam Qwmt)
Nk’Mip
Osoyoos, BC
$25.00
Golden straw in colour with medium intensity. Well-integrated oak and fruit on the nose with notes of delicate butter and tropical fruit, especially pineapple. Well balanced with a creamy texture. The flavours follow the nose along with fresh cream. A medium-plus finish.
2012 Syrah
Siren’s Call
Okanagan Falls, BC
$24.98
This wine has aged beautifully. Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose is layered and complex with aromas of red fruit, black fruit, berries, pepper, chocolate, earth and bramble. Very well balanced with soft silky smooth tannins. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long finish. Serve with cranberry/port pork loin, Parmesan cheese or a ripe pear.
2014 Trebbiano
Hester Creek
Oliver, BC
$22.95
Lemon yellow colour with medium intensity. The nose is a cacophony of honey, stone fruit, pears, herbs and floral notes. Very good balance and body. Lemon, vanilla, honeydew melon, tropical fruit and baking spice on the palate followed by a medium-long finish.
2015 Chardonnay (GFV Saddle Block)
Spierhead
Kelowna, BC
$26.45
Lemon yellow with medium intensity. Orange peel, honeydew, mango, apple, butter and vanilla on the nose. Well balanced. The palate shows flavours of citrus, spice, apple and melon followed by a medium-long finish with lingering buttered toast.
NV Cristalino
Jaume Serra
Vilanova, Spain
$11.99
This bottle-fermented bargain bubble truly over delivers. Lemon yellow with light intensity. Citrus and toast on the nose. Good balance and creamy mousse. Clean and refreshing on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. At this price you can drink this cava every day and why not. Pair with popcorn or salt and pepper ripple chips. I suggest drinking this wine from an ordinary wine glass instead of a flute to best appreciate its aromas and flavours.
(All photos – Sam Hauck)
