October 2006
Gehringer , 2005
$13.99
503748 |
PR Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe apple & pear aromas with hints of vanilla, medium body & lots of flavour - balanced & well made |
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Gehringer , 2005
$12.99
265181 |
Riesling Dry |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe peachy notes to the crisp apple aromas & flavours that have a lively zing on the finish - So consistant |
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Hainle Deep Creek, 2005
$17.90
350363 |
Gewurztraminer |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Spicy floral & citrus aromas with loads of flavour intensity & a peppery dry finish - a unique style |
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Hester Creek, 2005
$13.99
467316 |
Pinot Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| There is a funky veg note that runs through the ripe tropical aromas & flavours - lots of bang but a little odd |
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Golden Mile, 2005
$34.90
250589 |
Black Arts Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Rich aromas of apple, pear & lemon with hazelnut, honey & toast notes that are big, round & lucious with bright explosive flavours |
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Sumac Ridge, 2005
$13.49
986661 |
PR Pinot Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Toasty oak, vanilla & ripe apple aromas with good weight & flavour intensity that has some tartness on the finish for balance - good value |
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Calona Vineyards, 2004
$13.99
104851 |
Cabernet Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Floral, coffee & red plum aromas with medium weight, supple tannins & bright fruit flavours on the finish |
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Calona Vineyards, 2004
$13.99
99028 |
Syrah |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe berry aromas with pepper & herb notes with good weight & a supple spicy finish - Great value & won't be around long |
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Cedar Creek, 2004
$29.99
359935 |
Estate Merlot |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Pretty nose of ripe cherry, vanilla, mocha & spice, good weight & balance with lots of flavour intensity |
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Inniskillin, 2004
$17.99
597070 |
Cabernet Sauvignon OLB |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Dark chocolate, vanilla, black currant & ripe berries with a full body, good flavours & fine ripe tannins on the finish |
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Jackson Triggs, 2004
$19.99
593103 |
Shiraz |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Blackberry jam aromas with coffee, black pepper & floral notes, good flavour intensity & length that firms on the finish |
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Mission Hill, 2004
$22.99
585778 |
Res Shiraz |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe berry & cherry aromas with a molasses & spice note, good weight with a supple peppery finish |
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Peller Estates, 2004
$19.99
132928 |
Syrah Reserve |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Toasted oak, leather, chocolate & ripe plummy fruit that is full, round & supple with a squirt of acidity to carry the savoury flavours |
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Sumac Ridge, 2004
$17.99
593038 |
BS Cabernet Franc |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Big ripe blackberry & coconut aromas with black olive notes, good weight & flavour with a round supple finish |
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Sumac Ridge, 2004
$24.99
593046 |
BS Meritage Red |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Dense & rich with licorice, black olive, spice & ripe black fruit aromas that are full bodied, expansive & long - very hedonistic |
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Summerhill, 2005
$24.95
719716 |
Baco Noir |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe berries, dried herbs, leather & coffee aromas & flavours that are sweet up front with a tart raspberry finish |
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Golden Mile, 2005
$34.90
165456 |
Black Arts Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Smoky toasty, savoury mushroom notes to the ripe black cherry & choclate aromas wit a silky plush texture & a long spicy finish |
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Peller Estates, 2005
$16.99
618314 |
Pinot Noir Reserve |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Great nose of cooked cherry, toast, vanilla & spice with a big round mouthfeel, loads of flavour & a bright supple finish |
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St. Hubertus Oak Bay , 2004
$14.99
462515 |
Gamay Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| White pepper notes to the ripe cherry aromas with rich fruit flavours that are supple & quite spicy on the finish |
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Tinhorn Creek, 2004
$16.95
530709 |
Pinot Noir |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| There's some funky earthy notes to the cherry candy aromas with lots of flavour & enough grip to get your attention on the finish - good job! |
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Little Straw Vineyards, 2003
$14.90
74765 |
Auxerrois Old Vines |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Ripe apple aromas with hints of fireweed honey & citrus, big flavour & texture that is nutty on the finish |
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Little Straw Vineyards, 2004
$13.90
74781 |
Tapestry |
Sweeter Wines - DRY |
| Spicy floral aromas to the ripe peachy apple aromas & flavours that are balanced & refreshing |
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Mt. Boucherie, 2004
$15.90
287524 |
Ehrenfelser |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Mineral notes to the apricot & pineapple aromas, juicy fruit & alond notes with a zippy finish |
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Red Rooster, 2005
$13.90
533216 |
Bantam |
Sweeter Wines - DRY |
| Ripe fruit punch aromas & flavours that are round & soft on the palate - a good quaffer |
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Red Rooster, 2005
$14.90
498840 |
Riesling |
Sweeter Wines - DRY |
| Peachy apple aromas & flavours that are rich, ripe & juicy on the palate - delicious |
|
Sumac Ridge, 2004
$19.99
593095 |
BS Cabernet Sauvignon |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Black currant, bell pepper & toasty oak aromas with medium weight, good flavour intensity & lingering coffee notes on the finish |
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Inniskillin, 2004
$21.99
530840 |
Pinot Noir DHV |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Toasted oak, mocha, cherry & dried herbs with medium weight & a spicy dry finish - decant 1 hour before |
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