British Columbia Wine

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  July 2012

  Stoneboat Vineyards White Blend Chorus 2010

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  2010 Stoneboat Chorus: An intriguing concoction of six grapes (Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Muller Thurgau, Kerner, Schoenburger), the perfumed nose is promising of delicious, juicy tropical fruits. On the palate, it then surprises nicely with bursts with crisp green apple, trailed by subtle hints of peach. The refreshing acidity nicely do... Read More

  Wine review by Wineshout

  
  
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  July 2012

  Blackwood Lane Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Franc 2008

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  Though stamped with the unique signature of Carlos Lee, this wine has all the usual trademarks of the variety with that softer, more herbal nose; on the palate the wine has good complexity and elegance with light red fruit and excellent pH balance - somewhat between a Cali "over-the-top" interpretation (say Sonoma) and a fine Cab Franc dominated... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  July 2012

  Spierhead Riesling 2011

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  This is another competent expression of Riesling by the folks at SpierHead in East Kelowna BC; though lacking the fruit of the 2010, this wine has good structure and balance with the acidity not too overpowering. There is a nice floral bouquet with pear and a touch of peach. This wine is good for current consumption but will age nicely for 2-4 ... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  July 2012

  Red Rooster Winery Pinot Blanc Okanagan Valley Vqa 2011

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  This wine is perfect for food with bracing acidity and a clean white grape nose with hints of spice cake. It lacks the extraction of, say, a Blue Mountain, but then for immediate satisfaction this Red Rooster may well be the ticket. It is also more representative of BC wine from this grape. A very nice wine for sipping with friends on a summer ... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  July 2012

  Volcanic Hills Syrah 2009

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  A nice expression of the Syrah grape, this Volcanic Hills wine is reflective of a good village wine from the Rhone Valley (commune not named). The nose is soft, with cherry, black pepper and cola - exactly what should be on the nostrils from this grape as cultivated in the south Okanagan Valley. On the palate, the wine has silky tannins that in... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  July 2012

  Twisted Tree Viognier Roussanne 2009

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  This wine is under the old Twisted Tree label - now superseded by the Moon Curser moniker. An excellent wine, this blend is nonetheless a bit over-dominated by the citrus-rind of the Viognier which gives the wine the illusion of warmth and some lingering bitterness on the finish. More Roussanne and less Viognier in-your-face almond bitterness wo... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  June 2012

  Averill Creek Vineyard Foch Cab 2010

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  No written review

  Wine review by smithdaj54

  
  
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  June 2012

  Venturi Schulze Red Blend Vancouver Island Rosso di Collina 2006

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  No written review

  Wine review by smithdaj54

  
  
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  June 2012

  Wild Goose Vinyards Riesling 2011

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  This Riesling is made in an attractive (just) off-dry style with a lovely, inviting green apple-citrus nose. The attack is mildly acidic - reflective of the cool summer no doubt - but there is a little sugar and spice to offset the green fruit of this vintage. This product is an excellent example of what a reasonably priced varietal with a cor... Read More

  Wine review by 259386zufrieden 259386

  
  
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  June 2012

  Black Hills Estate Red Bordeaux Blend Okanagan Valley Vqa Nota Bene 2010

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  This blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon is similar in texture to a Loire Valley white of worthy provenance with just a touch of citrus that perhaps marks its Canadian pedigree. The lemon and herbal (grass) notes on the nose ring in the usual hallmarks of a white Meritage blend. A touch overly acidic on the palate for my taste, but cl... Read More

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