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Blasted Church, 2003
$18.99 |
Pinot Gris |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Big ripe fruit aromas of peach & pear with lots of flavour, some creaminess & a long white pepper finish |
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Calona Wines Coppermoon, 2002
$8.25 |
White |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Crisp & clean with good fruit aromas & flavours that offer good texture & balance for the price |
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Domaine Combret, 2002
$12.90 |
Checkmate White Pinot Noir |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| A fresh berry scent leads to a mouth filling, clean fruity taste that is crisp & balanced - totally food friendly! |
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Gehringer , 2002
$11.99 |
Ehrenfelser Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe apricot & honey aromas with an intense fruit flavour that has nutty edge & a crisp finish |
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Hillside, 2003
$10.95 |
Sun Valley Medley White |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Light & fresh with a floral note to the fruit in the nose but the palate offers up a good punch of flavour |
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Gehringer, 2003
$11.99 |
Riesling Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Crisp green apple aromas & flavours with good balance & intensity |
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Inniskillin, 2003
$18.95 |
Viognier |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Green peach & floral notes with good flavour intensity & a crisp to tart finish |
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Sumac Ridge, 2003
$24.99 |
Sauvignon Blanc Magnum |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Fresh gooseberry & citrus aromas with lots of fruit flavour intensity & just a touch of vanilla on the lively finish |
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Blasted Church, 2003
$16.99 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| There's a pretty floral note to the ripe apple & pear with a hint of vanilla. Medium weight with a lively crisp finish |
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Gray Monk Oddysey, 2002
$19.99 |
Pinot Gris |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Big ripe peachy nose with some vanilla. Very rich & full on the palate with just enough acid on the finish to pull it off |
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Hawthorne, 2000
$8.99 |
Mt. Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Mature notes of baked apple & buttered popcorn with good intensity & a crisp finish |
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Hawthorne, 2001
$29.99 |
Reserve Chardonnay Gold Label |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| There's lots of depth in the nose with nutmeg, butterscotch, apple & butter. Big intensity, medium weight & long lingering spicy flavours |
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JT - Okanagan Vineyards, 2001
$10.49 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Some butterscotch & apple with a creamy medium body & mineral notes on the finish
Bronze OWF 2001 vintage |
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Mission Hill, 2002
$10.99 |
Chardonnay - Bin 88 |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Buttered toast & ripe apple aromas show good balance & flavour intensity for the price - a best buy! |
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Mission Hill, 2003
$17.99 |
Res Pinot Gris |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Much more restrained than last vintage with citrus fruit & hints of white pepper, good balance & crisp finish |
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Quails Gate, 2001
$24.99 |
Family Reserve Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Big, rich & complex with ripe buttered apples, honey & butterscotch that are expansive on the palate with tangy lingering finish
Silver OWF 2001 vintage |
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Sandhill, 2003
$15.49 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| There's a leesy butterscotch seasoning to the ripe apple & pear. The palate is rich & intense but crisp & lively at the same time - try with grilled salmon! |
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Tinhorn Creek, 2003
$15.50 |
Pinot Gris |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Ripe citrus aromas & flavours that are rich with a juicy tartness on the finish - just a faint touch of oak |
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Domaine Combret, 2000
$19.90 |
Cabernet Franc |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| There are white pepper notes to the ripe berry & chocolate aromas with good intensity & acidity balanced by tons of fruit |
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Gehringer, 2003
$10.99 |
Cuvee Noir |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe black berry & cherry aromas with herb notes that deliver a big ripe fruit flavour & a twang of tartness on the finish |
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Hillside, 2002
$17.95 |
Gamay Noir Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Pepper notes to the black cherry aromas & flavours. Silky smooth with loads of fruit, just a hint of vanilla & a rich soft finish |
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Hillside, 2003
$10.95 |
Sun Valley Medley Red |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| White pepper notes to the bright raspberry & cherry character that is juicy on the palate - a good quaffer! |
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Inniskillin, 2002
$29.99 |
Zinfandel |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Intense ripe berries with savory, pepper & chocolate notes. Big spicy flavours, medium weight & chewy tannins on the finish |
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Mission Hill, 2002
$21.99 |
Res Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Fragrant aromas of currant & ripe berry with herbs, spice & vanilla. There's a good pop of fruit on the palate with medium body & supple tannins |
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Mt. Boucherie, 2002
$18.90 |
Merlot Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe plum & cherry with dried herbs & roasted coffee. Medium body & intensity, supple tannins & a squirt of acid on the finish |
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Calona Wines Coppermoon, 2001
$8.25 |
Red |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Licorice, berry & cherry aromas & flavours that are soft & supple with light intensity |
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Hawthorne, 2000
$8.99 |
Mt. Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Some earthy mineral notes to the cherry cola character with light body & tart finish |
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JT - Okanagan Vineyards, 2001
$5.99 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Some chocolate & cherry character that is soft & supple with an earthy edge - good value for the price |
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Summerhill, 2002
$14.95 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Peppery herb notes to the strawbeyy aromas & flavours that are light & fresh with medium intensity |
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Quails Gate, 2001
$19.99 |
Fortified Vintage Foch |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Lots of spicy licorice & fruit cake aromas with a good burst of fruit mid palate, medium weight & length |
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Sumac Ridge, 1999
$19.99 |
Pipe |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Dried cranberry & orange peel aromas with cedar, cigar box notes. Lot's of flavour intensity & a long spicy finish |
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Wild Goose, 2002
$17.95 |
Tawny Pipe |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Big fruit aromas of plum & cherry with a shot of oak that burst on the palate with good intensity |
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Willow Hills, 2002
$29.90 |
Merlot Late Harvest |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Aromas of buttered raisins & berries with rich flavours that are balanced by some tannin on the finish |
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Arrowleaf Cellars, 2002
$11.95 |
Red Feather Blush |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Light strawberry & watermelon aromas with a hint of spice. Ripe fruit flavours & a squirt of acid on the finish for balance |
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Calona Wines Artist Series, 2003
$12.49 |
Sovereign Opal |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| There's a spice & herb note to the canned tropical fruit flavours. Light & fresh with a soft finish |
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Greata Ranch, 2002
$14.99 |
Gewurztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Lychee & citrus aromas & flavours that pack a punch on the palate with big intensity & alcohol |
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Hawthorne , 2002
$12.99 |
Gewürztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Tropical fruit aromas & flavours that are balanced & juicy on the palate |
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