2023 Riesling (Old Vines)
Nik Weis (St. Urbans-Hof)
Mosel, Germany
$33.99
Very pale lemon with light intensity. The delicate nose slowly develops to show aromas of lemon, minerality, floral and hints of stone fruit and petrol. Very good balance. Flavourful on the palate with peach, apricot, citrus, and honeysuckle notes. A medium-plus finish. At only 9.5% ABV, this is a delightful luncheon/patio wine or serve with salads and buttered sole.
90 Points
2022 Rosé
Fairview Cellars
Oliver, BC
$27.90
Cherry red with a touch of burnt orange and medium-plus intensity. A big nose showing aromas of cherry, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon, and honeydew. Good balance with good mouthfeel. Unctuous on the palette followed by a medium-plus lingering finish. This is a big rosé with lots of body. Serve with salmon, a cheese plate, baked ham, turkey or grilled burgers.
91 Points
2021 Tannat
Juan Carrau
Las Violetas, Uruguay
$23.12
Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Bright red fruit on the nose with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries, cranberries, black currant, plum, spice, and a slight steely note. Good balance with medium-plus body. The flavours follow the nose. A medium finish. Good bang for the buck. Serve with BBQ ribs or hamburgers.
87+ Points
2020 Merlot (Drago Rosso)
Paladin
Veneto, Italy
$26.95
Garnet red with deep intensity. A layered fruity and aromatic nose of cherry, dark berries, plum, fig, cocoa, spice, red currant, earth, nutty, and pencil shavings. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. The palate echoes the nose followed by a medium-long finish. An impressive value-priced wine that is drinking beautifully now. Serve with grilled steak, Greek ribs, or an herbed pork tenderloin.
93 Points
2018 Syrah
Blasted Church
Okanagan Falls, BC
$32.00
Garnet red with deep intensity. Blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, black olive, a hint of black pepper, dusty herbs, plum, delicate notes of chocolate and cedar. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. Well integrated on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish.
93 Points
(All photos – Sam Hauck)
