2015 Syrah-Viognier
Hester Creek
Oliver, BC
$25.99
Garnet/black with deep intensity. An inviting nose of dark fruit, cocoa, earth, white pepper and vanilla. Good balance with soft ripe tannins. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-plus finish.
2018 Rosé
Vanessa Vineyards
Cawston, BC
$24.99
Take a sip and you’ll think you’ve been transported back to Provence in southern France. This blend of Syrah and Merlot is pale pink/orange with medium-light intensity. Tangy cherry, strawberry and pink grapefruit on the nose. Good balance with medium body. The flavours follow the nose. A medium-plus finish. Paired well with clam linguini.
2014 Capella
Clos du Soleil
Keremeos, BC
$27.90
A white Bordeaux styled blend of 88% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Semillon. Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Mouthwatering citrus, juicy apricot, tropical fruit, beeswax and honey on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. Big on the palate with the flavours reflecting the nose. A medium-plus finish. This elegant wine has aged very well and is near its peak.
2014 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Folonari
Verona, Italy
$19.99
Garnet red leaning towards brick with medium intensity. The nose is layered with dried red fruit, tobacco, earth, dusty dried herbs and a hint of tar and leather. Good balance. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long finish. Excellent with pizza.
2018 Chardonnay
Meyer Family Vineyards
Okanagan Falls, BC
$22.99
This is a three region blend that helps to add some complexity, as does low cropping levels. 80% of the wine was fermented in stainless steel while the remaining 20% spent four months in neutral French oak which helps to provide texture while not adding any noticeable oak character. Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Lime, Granny Smith apple and butter on the nose along with pear and honeydew undertones. Good balance with a creamy texture. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a warm, lingering finish. A great wine for those tired of big butter-bomb over-oaked California-styled examples.
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