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March - April 2005
Blue Grouse, 2002
$13.93
969600 |
Ortega |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| There is an earthy note to the grapy, white grapefruit like character that is crisp with good weight
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Gehringer, 2003
$11.99
265181 |
Riesling Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
Peach & citrus aromas that are crisp & refreshing on the palate with solid flavours - good value
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage
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Quail's Gate, 2004
$15.99
585745 |
LR Dry Riesling |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Mineral & crisp green apple with citrus notes that equal a big blast of flavour with zingy acidity
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Sandhill, 2004
$15.99
295758 |
Gewurztraminer |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe tropical fruit aromas with floral & spice notes that are intensly flavoured & crisp on the palate |
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Sumac Ridge, 2003
$11.99
623199 |
Chardonnay un-oaked |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
Bright apple aromas with some creamy custard notes leaving the palate pretty soft
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage
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Summerhill, 2001
$21.95
632802 |
Estate Reserve Riesling |
Dry White No Oak - OFF DRY |
| There's an earthy mineral edge to the preserved lemon & apple character with a dry, soft palate |
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Mission Hill, 2003
$18.99
545004 |
Res Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Butter & oak spice are predominant on nose & palate but there is some fruit there & just needs to come together
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Burrowing Owl, 2002
$24.90
509885 |
Meritage |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Chocolate, coffee, black cherry & plum aromas with a big mouthfeel, ripe tannins & long spicy length
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Calona Wines Artist Series, 2002
$13.39
461186 |
Cabernet Franc |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe berry aromas with tobacco leaf & vanilla notes. The flavours are juicy & spicy, with soft tannins |
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Quails Gate, 2002
$35.00
638171 |
Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Very aromatic with bright fruit, sage, spice & vanilla notes that are plush & round, medium weight with good intensity & length
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Sandhill, 2002
$25.99
114496 |
Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Complex aromas of toasted oak, roast coffee, herbs & ripe fruit. Lots of flavour & supple tannins give's options to drink or cellar
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Sandhill, 2002
$26.49
114587 |
Petit Verdot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Perfumed violet, spice & ripe fruit aromas with a big mouthfeel, extracted fruit with loads of structure & firm tannins
Silver OWF 2002 vintage
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JT - Okanagan Vineyards, 2003
$8.99
605311 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Ripe cherry with a hint of oak spice in the nose but the tannins are a little firm & drying on the finish
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Lang, 2003
$13.90
426056 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Fragrant cherry, herb & touch of toast with good flavour, silky texture & spice on the finish
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Mission Hill, 2003
$14.99
118844 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Ripe cherry with vanilla & violet notes that are round & soft on the palate. Very appealing & easy to drink
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Nk'Mip, 2003
$14.99
626424 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Bright cherry aromas with dried herbs & some toasted oak notes that are round & supple with a juiciness mid palate
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Summerhill, NV
$23.58
314419 |
Cipes |
Sparkling Wines - DRY |
| Green apple aromas with a hint of biscuit & a crisp lengthy taste - 100% Riesling
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Blossom, 2002
$12.95
66175 |
Riesling Late Harvest |
Sweeter Wines - MEDIUM SWEET |
| Ripe apple with peach & lanolin notes with big sweet fruit flavours that are balanced by some good acidity - interesting!
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Quails Gate, 2000
$54.99
539239 |
Riesling Icewine |
Liquid Candy - SWEET |
| Dried apricot, pineapple & roasted nut aromas with good intensity & long lingering flavours that are getting soft
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Gehringer, 2003
$13.49
347203 |
PR Pinot Gris |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
Text book GB Gris with peppery earth notes over fresh citrus aromas & flavours. Well balanced & crisp on the finish
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage
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Mission Hill, 2003
$15.99
220848 |
Dry Riesling |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Fresh apple, mineral & citrus aromas that are focus & enticing. Well balanced with medium intensity & softer than expected finish
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JT - Okanagan Vineyards, 2003
$10.49
987396 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Concentrated fruit with some cedar notes & a youthful grip on the finish make this a pretty good bang for buck
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Sandhill, 2003
$16.99
627687 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Ripe black cherry aromas with white pepper notes & a lush up front texture, lingering spice & hot finish
Silver OWF 2003 vintage
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