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January - February 2005
Hawthorne, 2003
$12.99
440685 |
Gewürztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
Perfumed tea rose & lychee aromas that are soft on the palate with a lingering pepperiness
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage
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Quail's Gate, 2004
$15.99
585737 |
LR Chasselas PB |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Citrus & ripe melon aromas with a clean juicy taste that is balanced by just a hint of residual sugar |
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Quail's Gate, 2004
$14.99
308312 |
LR Gewurztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Still a little closed with Lychee aromas & rose petal notes, lots of flavour intensity & lingering spice |
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Quails Gate, 2003
$19.99
585760 |
LR Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Ripe black cherry & plum aromas with roast coffee notes. Big flavour intensity backed up by some chewy tannins - decant |
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Little Straw Vineyards, 2000
$18.90
472290 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| aroma's of chocolate, cherries & vanilla spice with balanced acidity, dark cherry fruit & a lengthy finish
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Cedar Creek, 2002
$39.99
607234 |
Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Big, rich blackberry & cedar notes. Lots of texture, well balanced but still tight. cellar or decant. Worth every penny!
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Cedar Creek, 2001
$39.99
77453 |
Platinum Meritage |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Big & dense with loads of ripe fruit & chocolate, lot's of weight & flavour intensity that is lifted with some acidity on the finish
Silver OWF 2001 vintage
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Hawthorne, 2001
$14.99
440701 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Sweet cherry liqueur & burnt toffee aromas, smooth & supple on the palate with good length
Gold OWF 2001 vintage
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Hester Creek, 2002
$24.99
13920 |
Select Barrel Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Dense & closed but did release rich berry character after decanting - cellar candidate |
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Inniskillin, 2002
$19.99
92932 |
Cabernet Sauvignon DHV |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Great nose of concentrated fruit & toasty oak. Lots of flavour intensity with some tart fruit tannins - decant 1 hour minimum
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Inniskillin, 2002
$16.99
597070 |
Cabernet Sauvignon OLB |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Tight but with toasted oak, chocolate & currant emerging with time. Concentrated, intense & pretty chewy |
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Mission Hill, 2002
$16.99
496109 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Pungent oak aromas with floral & berry notes carry through a fat texture that is dominated with oak
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Quail's Gate, 2002
$40.00
638155 |
Family Reserve Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Chocolate, toffee & ripe fruit aromas that are warm & inviting. Big round mouthfeel, supple tannins & long spicy length
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2003
$19.99
593095 |
PR Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Currant, berry & vanilla aromas with a balanced round texture & oak flavours on the finish |
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Sandhill, 2001
$28.99
620344 |
Two |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Smells like baked cherry pie with a spicy/woodsy edge. Good structure & a dollup of oak on the palate. Best to cellar |
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Sumac Ridge, 2001
$25.00
593046 |
Meritage - Red |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Concentrated black cherry aromas with smoky vanilla notes. Nice texture & soft tannins with some bright juicy acidity
Bronze OWF 2001 vintage |
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Cedar Creek, 2003
$19.99
607200 |
Estate Select Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| A touch of toast & honey complement the ripe apple & pear with great balance that combine on the lingering finish |
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Hawthorne SYLR, 2003
$18.99
75366 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Nice balance of ripe fruit, butter notes & vanilla with that same lush rich texture as the last vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2003
$11.29
327882 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
A bit closed with vanilla notes & hints of green apple with a round creamy texture & long length
Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Crow's Nest, 2003
$14.90
189688 |
Chardonnay Reserve |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Much crisper than the regular bottling which is now sold out and more flavour intensity - thumbs up |
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Gray Monk, 2003
$14.99
501114 |
Chardonnay un-oaked |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Super ripe apple & pear aromas that are lush & soft in texture but good flavour intensity |
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Hester Creek, 2003
$11.99
467316 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
Ripe apple & pear aromas with a clean fruit taste & crisp finish
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Hester Creek, 2003
$13.99
733774 |
Trebbiano |
Dry White No Oak - OFF DRY |
| There's a mineral note to the citrus aromas & flavours that finish with a lemon peel bitterness - good foil for seafood |
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Jackson Triggs, 2003
$11.99
205815 |
Chardonnay un-oaked |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
There is a rich candy apple aroma & flavour with surprizing crispness on the finish
Silver OWF 2003 vintage |
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Jackson Triggs, 2003
$14.99
593129 |
Viognier |
Dry White No Oak - OFF DRY |
| Honeysuckle & peach with a lush, juicy palate that has a touch of bitter almond on the finish - a great wine! |
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Mission Hill, 2003
$12.99
300301 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe pineapple aromas & flavours with lots of richness & a smooth unctuous palate |
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Summerhill, 2002
$16.95
128769 |
Pinot Blanc "Organic" |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe apple aromas with peach & honey notes that are juicy with a crisp snap on the finish
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