2013 Bacchus (Dry Reserve)
Chaberton
Langley, BC
$17.25
Tasted 2014 11
Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. An inviting Muscat like nose showing aromas of peach, mineral, apple and citrus. Good balance, clean and crisp. Stone fruit (peach and nectarine), lemon and elderberry flavours on the palate. A medium finish. This lip smacking social wine will pair well with spicy Asian dishes, curries, white fish, seafood or a cheese platter.
2013 Pinot Grigio
Punggl Nals Margreid
Alto Adige, Italy
$35.00
Gold Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Rich golden yellow colour with medium intensity. Peach, lime and mineral aromas on the nose. Very well balanced. Clean and dry on the palate with layered classic varietal flavours. A medium-long finish. This is an elegant wine that will pair well with Asian or Alsatian cuisines, seafood, creamy dishes or white meat. I enjoyed it with fresh pan fried Fanny Bay oysters.
2011 Chardonnay
Quinta Ferreira
Oliver, BC
$19.87
Silver Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Golden yellow with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of apple, lime, butter and vanilla. Well balanced. Apple, citrus, tropical fruit and buttery flavours on the palate with a medium-long finish. Lovely with herb roasted chicken.
Nonvintage Black Crow (Dornfelder / Agria)
SouthEnd Farm and Vineyards
Quadra Island, BC
$17.81
Bronze Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Dark garnet red colour with medium-deep intensity. Cotton candy, dark red fruit and earthy aromas on the nose. The balance is satisfactory with a sweet entry and background acidity. The tannins are soft. The palate shows flavours of cranberry, red currant, raspberry and candy apple. A medium finish. Serve with pizza or burgers. This wine improved greatly with breathing. Give it plenty of time to open up.
2004 Bordeaux
Chateaux Fleur Cardinale
Saint-Emilion, France
$49.00
Gold Medal
Tasted 2014 11
Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. Spice, black pepper and plum on the nose. Very well balanced with good mouthfeel and silky soft tannins. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long lingering finish. A very well aged Bordeaux.
