2012 Chardonnay
Cedar Creek
Kelowna, BC
$17.95
Silver Medal
This chardonnay has a small amount of pinot gris added to it. Lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and a hint of banana. Good structure. Eleven months of sur lees aging give it a creamy mouthfeel. Well balanced fruit and oak on the palate along with citrus notes. Toasty flavours linger on the medium-long finish. Serve with salmon, crab cakes or chicken.
2011 Quattro
Cassini Cellars
Oliver, BC
$19.99
Bronze medal
This good value blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah is garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose shows aromas of smoke, toast, plum, forest floor and spice. Good balance with soft round tannins. Red berries on the palate with a medium finish. Serve with beef or pork.
2012 Afraid of the Dark
Moon Curser
Osoyoos, BC
$21.90
Silver Medal
This wine is a classic white Rhone blend of Rousanne, Viognier and Marsanne. Pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. A layered nose of pear, lemon, orange peel and cream with a hint of ginger. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long finish.
2010 Bold Vine (Old Vine Zinfandel)
Delicato
Manteca, California
$14.99
Bronze Medal
Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. Aromas of blackberries, smoke and spice on the nose. Good balance, big and round in the mouth. Packed with blackberry and spice flavours with a medium finish. A great weekend quaffer to serve with pizza, hamburgers or ribs.
