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Gray Monk, 2003
$13.49
321620 |
Rotberger Rose |
Dry White No Oak - OFF DRY |
There's a berry / cherry candy aroma with a much juicier taste & crisp finish than last vintage
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Burrowing Owl, 2003
$22.90
510933 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| There is a creamy note to the crisp apple & lemon aromas, lot's of texture & flavour intensity with a crisp finish & good length |
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Mission Hill, 2003
$29.99
202275 |
Sauv Blanc Semillon SLC |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Tropical aromas with butter & vanilla but the palate is much livelier than expected with nice flavour & texture
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Quails Gate, 2002
$17.99
377770 |
LR Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
Tropical fruit & buttered toast aromas with a nice round texture, lots of fruit intensity & a zippy crisp finish
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Burrowing Owl, 2002
$26.90
556621 |
Cabernet Franc |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| One of the best reds I have tasted from BC. Ripe & savory with the right amount of oak, mouthfilling flavours & supple tannins
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Burrowing Owl, 2002
$26.90
508200 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| There's a big chocolate note to the ripe black currant aromas with lot's of texture, richness & supple tannins - a home run
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Hawthorne, 2002
$15.49
593020 |
Cabernet Franc |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Even better than the last vintage with ripe berry & vanilla notes, a supple texture & good length
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Jackson Triggs, 2002
$25.99
80564 |
Meritage Red G Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Great nose with toast, spice & ripe fruit that is still pretty tight but supple on the palate with medium weight & good length
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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JT - Osoyoos LaRose, 2002
$35.00
129999 |
Meritage |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Dense & concentrated fruit with oak spice & black olive notes. Pretty tight but good flavour intensity & firm tannins - for the cellar
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Mission Hill, 2002
$39.99
572032 |
Estate Oculus |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Rich & concentrated with fragrant spice, cherry, currant, plum & cedar. Lush & full but the tannins do firm up on the finish
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Mission Hill, 2002
$29.99
202283 |
Res Merlot SLC |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
The nose is tight with some cherry & spice, good body & flavour intensity that firms up on the finish - decant or cellar
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 1998
$17.99
573733 |
LR Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Definitely maturing with leather, dried herb notes to the berry pie like character. Soft & medium weigth
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Quails Gate, 2002
$27.99
74856 |
Family Reserve Gamay |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Peppery vanilla notes to the ripe blackberry aromas with a silky texture, rich flavour & a spicy finish - delicious!
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Mission Hill, 2003
$79.99
202325 |
Riesling Icewine SLC |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Big apricot & pineapple with honey & botrytis. Lovely intense flavours with great balance & long length |
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Sumac Ridge, 2001
$24.99
264879 |
Steller's - Jay Cuvee |
Sparkling Wines - DRY |
Lots of fruit aromas, predominantly apple with good mousse & flavour but not as complex as past vintages
Bronze OWF 2001 vintage |
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Summerhill, 1999
$25.56
468082 |
Aurora Blanc de Blanc |
Sparkling Wines - DRY |
| There's a ginger note to the citrus aromas with big flavour intensity & a good crisp finish - Blanc de Blanc |
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Gray Monk, 2002
$13.49
321638 |
Siegerrebe |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
Very floral with lychee fruit aromas & a soft lush palate that leaves a lingering pepperiness
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Hillside, 2003
$16.95
434803 |
Muscat Ottonel |
Sweeter Wines - MEDIUM DRY |
Delicate aromas of spice & floral notes but the palate is rich & juicy with fruit flavour that lingers
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Slamka, 2002
$14.90
446096 |
Auxerrois Old Vines |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| There's some nutty notes to the citrus character that carries through to the crisp finish. Tasted better the second day |
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