2022 Pinot Gris (Vig)
Roche
Penticton, BC
$24.00
Label designed by Marina Billinghurst. This wine was organically farmed and fermented in stainless steel. Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity. Aromas of lime, minerality, melon, apple, pear peel, honeysuckle, and green apple on the nose. Good balance. Bright on the palate with integrated flavours that echo the nose. A mouth-watering medium-plus finish. This is a versatile food wine and paired nicely with pasta carbonara.
90 Points
2023 Gewürztraminer
Meyer Family Vineyards
Okanagan Falls, BC
$19.22
Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity. A well-integrated aromatic nose showing juicy lime, lychee, honey, white grapefruit, spice, and floral notes. Very good balance. The flavours mirror the nose along with passionfruit. A medium-plus finish. Not your average Gew. No excessive rose water, nor sweet as some can be. This one is elegant and harmonious. What great value!
91+ Points
2022 Rosé
Gray Monk
Okanagan Centre, BC
$19.99
Queen Anne cherry red with medium-minus intensity. Strawberry, fresh cherry, cantaloupe, peach, apricot, and honeysuckle aromas on the nose. Good balance with full body and a slightly sweet entry. The flavours follow the nose. A medium-plus finish with sweet fruit lingering. A very nice patio wine or served when guests arrive.
89 Points
2021 Cabernet Franc
La Mascota
Mendoza, Argentina
$16.99
Garnet red with a hint of purple and deep intensity. Bright red and black fruit, cherry, raspberry, plum, roses, dusty herbs, and earth on the nose. Good balance with juicy acidity. Pleasing flavours on the palate followed by a medium finish. Serve this one with pizza or BBQed hamburgers.
89 Points
2018 Nobilo di Montepilciano
Boscarelli
Montepilciano, Italy
$47.99
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of dusty herbs, dried fruit, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, plum, sage, and spice. Very good balance with velvety tannins. Blackberries, black tea, prunes, raspberries, cherries, and pepper on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. Age worthy for 5-10 years. Serve with hearty Italian meals, game or Italian sausage.
93+ Points
(All photos – Sam Hauck)
