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Hester Creek, 2001
$15.39
603738 |
Chardonnay~Semillon |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| There's a grassy note to the ripe apple aromas & flavours with medium weight, good richness & a soft/round texture
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Jackson Triggs, 2003
$17.99
206292 |
Sauvignon Blanc G Reserve |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
Aromatic with tropical fruit & a rich, lush texture that pops with flavour on the palate
Gold OWF 2003 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2003
$13.99
237966 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Bright apple aromas with just a touch of vanilla & juicy fresh flavours
Silver OWF 2003 vintage |
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Hillside, 2003
$15.95
536219 |
Pinot Gris |
Dry White with Oak - OFF DRY |
| A rich peaches & creamy style with ripe fruit on the palate & a soft, creamy texture |
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Jackson Triggs, 2003
$18.99
988022 |
Meritage White |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Gooseberry, grapefruit & vanilla aromas are big with lots of texture but it is not as intense as expected
Gold OWF 2003 vintage |
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Lang, 2003
$19.90
109587 |
Soaring Eagle Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Nice nose of buttered apples with a rich lusious texture, good balance & long finish
Silver OWF 2003 vintage |
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Mission Hill Wild Horse Canyon, 2003
$12.99
171165 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Ripe apple & lemon aromas that are crisp and fresh on the palate - from Paradise Ranch in Naramata |
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Nk'Mip, 2003
$24.99
989624 |
Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Ripe apple & pear aromas with just a touch of vanilla. Creamy & balanced with good fruit flavours that have a lingering spice on the finish
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2002
$16.99
593087 |
PR Sauvignon Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Toasty oak & ripe tropical fruit of pineapple & melons. Good flavour intensity & balance that doesn't get too heavy
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2002
$16.99 |
Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Ripe aromas of cherry & plum with a dollop of oak, medium weight & soft tannins - good value
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2002
$44.99 |
Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Sweet red currant, cherry & vanilla that are medium weight, soft & supple
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2002
$44.99
77453 |
Platinum Meritage |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Ripe plum, currant, cherry with sausage & cedar notes. Still quite tight on the palate but a good cellar candidate
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2003
$39.99
573683 |
Platinum Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Toasty sweet oak, chocolate & cherry liqueur with lots of intensity & weight - a hedonistic mouthfull
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Hawthorne SYLR, 2002
$19.99
988550 |
Ping |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Really concentrated with plum, cherry & chocolate character that is full & round, soft & supple - value!
Gold OWF 2002 vintage |
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Hester Creek, 2000
$16.99
467324 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Fragrant ripe berry aromas with clove notes, good concentration of flavour & a bit of grip on the finish
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Jackson Triggs, 2002
$25.99
632950 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Very tight with concentrated fruit, wood spice & bacon! Not showing much on the palate & quite firm - cellar or decant! |
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Jackson Triggs, 2002
$23.99
732172 |
Shiraz G Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Dense blackberry jam aromas with cedar, vanilla & some perfume. Round & supple txture with concentrated flavours that are very long
Gold OWF 2002 vintage |
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Mt. Boucherie, 2002
$19.90
632893 |
Summit Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Toasty oak & ripe berries with good weight, flavour intensity & supple tannins but the wood is prevalent |
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Nk'Mip, 2002
$18.99
626416 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Cherry aromas with vanilla & a bit of earthiness. Not a heavy weight but balanced, tasty & soft
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 2002
$34.99
638155 |
Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Currant & berry with vanilla, cedar & toast that carry through the palate that has a lively acidity for food or cellaring
Gold OWF 2002 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 2002
$34.99
638155 |
Family Reserve Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Spicy sweet oak with ripe black cherry aromas that are rich & warming. Round on the palate with long spicy flavours
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Sandhill, 2002
$25.99
114587 |
Petit Verdot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Perfumed & rich with ripe fruit aromas of cassis plus chocolate, mouth filling texture & bright juicy flavours that taper to a long finish
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2001
$13.99
593079 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Vanilla, plum & cherry on the nose with a full body & long savory fruit flavours that are very supple - great value!
Gold OWF 2001 vintage |
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Gray Monk, 2002
13.49 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Ripe black cherry & black pepper aromas are vibrant with flavour & a smack of acid on the finish - great for pasta
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Jackson Triggs, 2003
$13.49
543868 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Dense black cherry aromas & toasty oak notes that offer liqueur like flavours, silky texture & enough tannin on the finish to hold for a while - value!
Silver OWF 2003 vintage |
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Nk'Mip, 2002
$14.20
626424 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Warm & rich in the nose with cherry & vanilla that delivers a big smack of fruit on the palate with soft, supple tannins
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 2002
$35.00
639658 |
Family Reserve Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Violet, black cherry, spice & toasty oak aromas that are silky smooth with bright acidity, long length but is a bit resiny on the finish
Gold OWF 2002 vintage |
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Arrowleaf Cellars, 2002
$10.95
37614 |
Auxerrois |
Sweeter Wines - DRY |
| There's a grassy earthy note to the melon & citrus aromas with good balance, clean flavours & crisp finis
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Hester Creek, 2002
$13.99
733774 |
Trebbiano |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Very tropical in aroma with a mango like taste that is lush and soft |
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Inniskillin, 2002
$24.99
597039 |
Meritage Dark Horse Vineyard |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Big extracted nose that is dense & ripe with some vanilla & black olive. Lots of flavour concentration, medium weight & chewy tannins - a cellar candidate for sure!
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Nk'Mip, 2002
$24.99
989632 |
Qwam Qwmt Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Spicy cedar notes, smoky, dried herbs, black olive & ripe cherries in the nose with lots texture, chunky tannins, big flavour intensity & long length
Gold OWF 2002 vintage |
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