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January 2006
Arrowleaf Cellars, 2004 $ $12.95 37598 |
Bacchus |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
Aromatic & lush with soft fruity flavours make it super easy to knock back - if you like Gewurzt try this!
Bronze OWF 2004 vintage |
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Arrowleaf Cellars, 2003 $15.95 37796 |
Zweigelt |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
Ripe berries & roasted nuts with a hint of herbs, soft & fruity on the palate with medium weight
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Bounty Cellars, 2004 $13.95 418574 |
Equinox |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Caramel, mineral & sherry like aromas with flavours of pear & spice that are light textured with good crisp acidity |
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Cedar Creek, 2003 $16.99 163303 |
Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Ripe & perfumed with currant, black cherry, mocha & herb aromas. Medium weight & bright juicy flavours that carry into the finish
Bronze OWF 2003 vintage |
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Cherry Point, 2004 $15.39 715086 |
Siegerrebe |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Peach custard aromas & flavours that soft with good intensity |
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Church & State, 2003 $12.95 223867 |
Three Whites |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Tropical fruit aromas with a grassy note, medium weight & balanced acidity |
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Gehringer, 2004 $12.49 391151 |
Ehrenfelser Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Nutty apricot aromas & flavours that are balanced with good flavour intensity |
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Gehringer, 2004 $12.49
265181 |
Riesling Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Fresh Grannysmith apple aromas & flavours that are crisp, clean & refreshing |
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Gehringer Dry Rock, 2003 $13.99
536169 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Buttered apples & pears with a spice note, good balance, flavour & length for the buck |
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Gray Monk, 2004 $12.49 406272 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| White pepper aromas with loads of cherry flavours that are crisp day one but plump out over night - good value |
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Gray Monk, 2004 $12.49 406272 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| White pepper aromas with loads of cherry flavours that are crisp day one but plump out over night - good value |
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Gray Monk Odyssey, 2004 $16.99 427021 |
Gewurztraminer |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Spicy nutmeg & cinnamon aromas with a rose petal note that carry through the rich citrus character that is nicely balanced |
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Hainle, 2004 $14.90 128884 |
Z3 |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Chocolate, cherry & spice in the nose that is light, soft & fruity on the palate |
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Hawthorne, 2002 $19.99 593012 |
Chardonnay Gold Label reserve |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Rich vanilla & licorice aromas with creamy custard flavours, big texture & a long spicy finish |
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Hawthorne, 2002 $14.99
440701 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Rich aromas of blackcherry & chocolate with good weight & flavour plus a supple finish - definitely a best buy
Bronze OWF 2002 vintage |
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Hawthorne, 2003 $14.39 592998 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| A little tight but black cherry & spice emerged when coaxed with a plump texture & some tannins on the finish - decant |
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Inniskillin, 2003 $12.99 558403 |
Gewurztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
Spicy floral aromas that carry through the juicy tropical flavours with just a hint of sweetness - very tasty! Bronze OWF 2004 vintage |
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Inniskillin, 2002 $16.99 76877 |
Merlot Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Earth, chocolate & berry aromas with flavors of black current, medium to full bodied with firm tannins - decant Silver OWF 2002 vintage |
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Inniskillin, 2003 $15.99 624767 |
Pinot Noir Reserve |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Spice & cinnamon notes to the black cherry aromas with medium weight, good flavour intensity & some grip on the finish - decant |
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Lake Breeze, 2003 $14.90 135285 |
Pinot Meunier |
Lighter Reds - SWEET |
| Violet & strawberry on the nose with an earthy note, light bodied & a spicy crisp finish |
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Lang, 2003 $19.40 |
Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Cherry, spice & floral aromas with ripe fruit flavours, medium weight & soft tannins |
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Lang, 2004 $13.90 426056 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Cherry & raspberry aromas with a hint of spice, tart juicy flavours & soft tannins - not the reserve but solid |
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Little Straw Vineyards, 2001 $18.90
472290 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Nice aromatic nose of cherries, flowers & herbs with lots of flavour & a savory length that finishes with a tart bang |
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Mission Hill, 2003 $15.99 257816 |
Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| CRipe cherry & black currant with toasty oak, vanilla & a tobacco note, good weight, intensity & balance on the palate |
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Mission Hill, 2004 $13.99 300301 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Fresh & lively with tropical citrus aromas & flavours, good intensity & a crsip finish |
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Mission Hill Wild Horse Canyon, 2003 $14.49 171173 |
Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Bright berry aromas with a hit of spice & chocolate, light to medium weight that is soft & supple |
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Mt. Boucherie, 2003 $16.90 624437 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Savory cherry aromas with medium weight, soft tannins & a spicy finish |
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Quails Gate, 2003 $35.00 638171 |
Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Toasty oak, vanilla, herb & black currant aromas with medium weight & intensity that is pretty firm on the finish Silver CWA 2003 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 2003 $39.99 639666 |
Family Reserve Foch |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Toasted coconut & plum to prune like aromas with big texture & flavour that is soft on the finish Silver OWF 2003 vintage |
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Quails Gate, 2003 $35.00 638155 |
Family Reserve Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Very ripe fruit with cherry, mocha & toffee aromas with lots of body & intensity plus chewy tannins on the finish Gold OWF $ Silver CWA 2003 vintage |
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Sandhill, 2003 $29.99 620351 |
ONE |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Violet notes to the ripe fruit & toasty oak that is full & supple on the palate with a long spicy finish - interesting wine Gold OWF & Sliver CWA 2003 vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2000 $50.00 593061 |
Pinnacle |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
Toasted oak, herbs, berries & vanilla in the nose with mostly oak flavours on the palate & a supple finish - decant Silver OWF 2001 vintage |
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Sumac Ridge, 2004 $12.99 393710 |
PR Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Butterscotch & baked apple aromas with bright rich flavours that are well balanced with good acidity for a crisp finish |
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Wild Goose, 2004 $16.95 132506 |
Mystic River Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe tropical citrus aromas that are rich & round on the palate with lingering acidity |
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