
April 2007
Quails Gate, 2006 $18.99 391854 |
Chenin Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Bright & ripe with passionfruit & citrus aromas, loads of intensity, good weight & a long tangy finish |
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Jackson Triggs, 2006 $13.99 543835 |
Dry Riesling |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe apple & peach aromas with loads of flavour & a crisp finish - very tasty & consistent each year |
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Blue Grouse, 2005 $16.90 969600 |
Ortega |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Pleasant aromas of peach, manderine & citrus with a herbal note that is medium bodied & crisp, finishing a touch bitter |
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Inniskillin, 2006 $15.99 80044 |
Pinot Grigio |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Creamy peach aromas with medium weight, ripe flavours & a long peppery finish |
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Golden Mile, 2006 $19.99 699124 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Fresh grass & citrus aromas that are still pretty tart on the palate with intense flavours - needs a meal |
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Sandhill, 2006 $17.99 587048 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe tropical fruit aromas that are fresh & lively on the palate with a long lemony finish |
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Jackson Triggs, 2005 $15.99 593129 |
Viognier |
Dry White No Oak - DRY |
| Ripe tropical fruit aromas with a nutty, honeysuckle note that displays a lush texture & juicy flavours on the palate |
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Church Mouse, 2005 $16.90 762401 |
Chardonnay |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Toasty, smokey oak with vanilla custard & ripe tropical fruit, creamy palate & spicy long finish - good value |
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Sumac Ridge, 2006 $14.99 593087 |
PR Sauvignon Blanc |
Dry White with Oak - DRY |
| Ripe green melon & citrus aromas with a hint of cut grass that is very fresh & lively on the palate with little oak flavour |
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Inniskillin, 2004 $29.99 247167 |
Malbec |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe & concentrated with plum, berry, caramel & spice, loads of weight & long juicy flavours - decant |
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Church & State, 2005 $21.95 82875 |
Merlot - Coyote Bowl |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Lovely cherry, plum & chocolate aromas with a spicy fennel seed note, smooth round texture & bright lively flavours - very good |
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Sumac Ridge, 2005 $15.99 214767 |
PR Merlot Cabernet |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Ripe berry & cherry aromas with a hint of mocha & bell pepper, medium weight & round supple tannins |
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Church & State, 2005 $25.97
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Syrah - Saddle Ridge |
Heavier Reds - DRY |
| Big aromas of toasty, smokey oak, berry compote, cherry, herbs n' black pepper, medium bodied, smooth & juicey with a long spicy finish |
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Church & State, 2005 $20.90 8110 |
Pinot Noir - Hollenbach |
Lighter Reds - DRY |
| Hints of milk chocolate & roses to the choke cherry aromas with lots of flavour & length but it is quite tart |
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Sumac Ridge, 2003 $25.00 264879 |
Steller's - Jay Cuvee |
Sparkling Wines - DRY |
| Fresh & fruity aromas with a hint of nuttiness, juicy flavours & lush texture with good length |
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Gehringer , 2006 $12.99 398107 |
Desert Sun |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Apple & peach aromas that are light & fresh on the palate with a zesty lime finish |
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Cedar Creek, 2006 $16.99 306332 |
Ehrenfelser |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Floral & herb notes to the ripe citrus & stone fruit aromas, loads of flavour & crisp acidity to balance |
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Gehringer , 2006 $13.99 171512 |
Ehrenfelser |
Sweeter Wines - MEDIUM DRY |
| Honeyed fruit & nut aromas with a zippy apricot tartness on the palate that is mouthwatering good |
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Tinhorn Creek, 2006 $15.49 530675 |
Gewurztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Peppery floral notes to the ripe tropical fruit aromas & flavours that have good balance with some spice on the finish |
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Sumac Ridge, 2006 $14.99 142893 |
PR Gew¨ùrztraminer |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Ripe lychee fruit aromas with some peppery notes & a nice lemony lift to the palate that brightens the flavours |
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See Ya Later Ranch, 2006 $15.99 579045 |
Riesling |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Floral, beeswax & bubble gum aromas with lots of weight & intensity but an odd balance |
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Okanagan Vineyards, 2005 $11.99 237859 |
Riesling |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| Honeyed apple & peach aromas that are sweet / tart on the palate - good intensity but needs food |
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Peller Estates, 2005 $12.49 582817 |
Riesling |
Sweeter Wines - OFF DRY |
| There's a mineral note to the ripe apple & lime aromas with good refreshing flavour & balance |
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