“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend”
New this year the wines of La Frenz Winery joins #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions. A favourite of our #ThisWineThatDish series it is exciting to include these pairable wines that I know you are going to enjoy as much as I do. Whether sipping on their own or paired with your best dish these are the wines we recommend for the holiday season. Please order soon as the wines do sell out.
2019 Vivant
This Rhône style blend is a complex textured wine. Aromas of bergamot orange, Turkish delights and dried apricots greets the senses which leads on to a rich palate of quince, grilled peach, papaya, and pistachios. The warm finish lingers with notes of baking spices and marmalade, simply delicious.
This wine showcases lush refinement with a pleasantly persistent finish. Delightful upon release, the 2019 Vivant may be cellared 5+ years from release.
74% Viognier, 13% Roussanne, 13% Chardonnay
2019 Ensemble
The 2019 Ensemble is a well-integrated blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that has fragrances of white frangipani, mandarin and lemon thyme and shows a honeyed warmth throughout with a rich texture. A fresh vibrant wine yet showing great complexities, brimming with lemon sorbet, lychee, honeydew melon and tarragon, finishing with notes of lanolin and golden hay that is typical of aged Semillon.
Quite easily enjoyed upon release, our Ensemble can be aged for the next 5-10 years from release to experience a richness that further development will bring.
2016 Aster
The 2016 Aster has a bright golden straw colour and a very fine persistent mousse. Aromas of golden delicious apples, boysenberries and warm brioche with honey captivate the senses. Rich flavours of figs and guava reward the mid palate while lingering notes of baking spices, roasted hazelnuts and slate will leave you wanting more.
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
2020 Alexandria
Our Alexandria explodes with a kaleidoscope of concentrated exotic tropical fruit and floral flavours. It is fresh and flamboyant, with a luscious mouthfeel and a beautiful finish that doesn’t know when to quit!
Beautiful floral notes of rose petals, orange blossoms and potpourri lead to a mouthwatering flavours of white peaches, poached pears, cantaloupe and figs with a lingering finish of musk. A pleasing off-dry style delivered on an elegant palate, it is easily enjoyed simply by itself or paired with your favourite Thai dish.
You’ll easily swoon over this wine upon release however, if you wish to experience a wine that offers more rose petal and nectar-like qualities, Alexandria may be cellared under ideal conditions for up to 5 years from vintage date.
55% Muscat with 45% Schonberger
And just like that, the 2020 Alexandria is already sold out. Look for the next vintage in May, 2022.
La Frenz Winery
Thank you for a great season!
The Wine Shop is now closed for tastings this season.
The winery is open for sales by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm.
Please call 250-492-6690 x3 to make an appointment.
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Images MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.
