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Robert's Selections
Here are my picks for some of the really enjoyable wines
we have served in our home, our friends homes or tasted in our travels in 2011
Winery Wine Comments Score
Summerland BC92 Bartier Bros
Summerland Bc2009 The Goal Blazing saddles this wines a winner. It lassos your taste buds from start to its lingering finish . An intense wine 41% Merlot 22% Cabernet Franc 19% Syrah 18% Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Bartier Scholefield
Summerland Bc2010 White Table Wine unique taste, crisp. mild refreshing good balance . It will surprise you 88 Haywire
Summerland BC2010 Pinot Noir Light bodied drinkable but lacked sensation Another year in the bottle will let it develop texture. 76 Haywire
Summerland BC2010 Gamay Noir Rosé Unique, complex flavours.one of BC's better Rosé 88 Haywire
Summerland BCSwitchback Vineyard Pinot Gris 2010 This wine hits the spot. Intense with fruity and savory flavours of citrus fruits. Lemon tartness for a perfect finish 88 Unsworth Vineyards
Vancouver Island2010 Pinot Gris A truly good wine that starts strong and finish strong. Its fresh and crisp, with aromas and flavours of citrus
You just want to drink more. Its so good.95 Unsworth Vineyards
Vancouver Island2009 Symphony a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet-Libre Incredible! Strong flavours, Deep in the wine begins with the smoky aroma typical of Cabernet Libre. On the palate, the rich, sweet berry flavours of Merlot take over warming the senses for a few lingering second of delight 94
Winery Wine Comments Score D'Angelo Estate
Naramata2006 Merlot Cabernet amazing just the perfect body, good aroma flavors of ripe black fruit, plums, spice and caramel. 96 D'Angelo Estate
Naramata2007 Tempranillo VQA
berry fruits and caramel. tingles your taste buds 90 Nichol Vineyards syrah 2008 good body cherry notes and pepper 86 Nichol Vineyards Gewürztraminer 2008 a Riesling lover's Gewurz, emphasizing fruit, not spice. It begins with appealing aromas of citrus, lychee and rose petals. It tickles the tongue. 88 Serendipity Winery Serenata A delicious Bordeaux blend, with notes of dark cherry, smoke and leather, beautiful tannins, well integrated and great finish 90 La Frenz Nv Tawny a delicious port style wine It has flavors of nuts,dates and dried fruits reminiscent of dark fruit cake infused with a butterscotch sauce 92 La Frenz Nv Liqueur a delicious port style wine amours with deep promises that are filled by the sweet layers Sensational 96 Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Kerner Icewine 2010 Oh so good full of flavours perfect sweetness 94 Tinhorn Creek Chardonnay 2010 One of BC's better Chardonnay , refreshing fruit flavours 88 Tinhorn Creek 2010 Pinot Gris Refreshing Good fresh fruit aromas Great finish 94 Tinhorn Creek 2010 Gewürztraminer great aromas -Rose petal tropical fruits.. sunny day wine 90 Tinhorn Creek 2008 Pinot Noir Outstanding Aromas light body Good finish 94 Red Rooster Meritage Reserve 08 One of BC best Mertitage 90 Castoro de Oro Heart of Gold perhaps their best wine a smooth blend of Viognier,Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc 88 Ruby Tuesday Pinot Gris 2010 light refreshing 84 Ruby Tuesday White Stiletto 2010 refreshing white blend with a base of Viognier from the winery vineyard. Blended with 13% Gewürztraminer and 7% Muscat 82 Ruby Tuesday Riesling 2010 clean flavors. Green apples, citrus 86 Ruby Tuesday Gewürztraminer 2010 Best of their wines great finish 90 Rustico Cellars Farmer's Daughter Gewürztraminer 2008 This is a dry perky wine with flavour. 84 Rustico Cellars Doc's Buggy 2007 Pinot Noir silky texture with hints of strawberry 84 Rustico Cellars Isabella's Poke 2008 Pinot Gris aH! crisp, refreshing white, full of fruit flavours – pears, apples, gooseberries 90 Church and State 2009 Hollenback Family Vineyard Pinot Noir good nose featuring raspberry and ripe apricot . An excellent wine 92 Church and State 2009 Merlot A wow wine good body Intense flavours 94 Church and State 2007 Quintessential Outstanding deep flavours of rasberry, cherry and chocolate. Long smooth finish. You just want to have more 96 Church and State 2008 Chardonnay good nose aromas of white peach. most refreshing 92 Church and State 2010 Tre Bella a nice blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier a most interesting nose. Unique for sure 90 Township 7 2007 Reserve Chardonnay good nose great flavour smooth 90 Township7 2009 Viognier spice notes with honey flavours a very good Viognier 88 Township 7 2009 Sauvignon Blanc- VQA clean crisp good finish 90 Township 7 Merlot 2007 The 2007 Merlot has unique and vibrant flavours that leap to the palate. Blueberry, cherry and cranberry dominate the fruit spectrum 86 Red Rooster 2010 Reserve Pinot Gris good flavours smooth through out 92 Red Rooster 2010 Viognier refreshing nice flavours 86 Red Rooster 2008 Reserved Merlot excellent body good aromas smooth 94 Red Rooster 2008 Reserve Mertiage notes of sweet oak, vanilla, mushroom, dried red fruits and fennel seed. 94 Dunham & Froese 2009 Amicitia Reserve white blend a blend od Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, and Viognier crisp citrus flavours 86
Cassini 2009 Viognier great nose fruity dry crisp finish very good! 90 Cassini 2010 Pinot Gris Mamma Mia A well balanced wine. fruity good finish 94 Cassini 2008 Pinot Noir Reserve Good aromas. Nice flavours 90 Niche Wine Co VQA Rose A foundation of raspberry anchors a frame of watermelon, holding aloft a ceiling of citrus and floral notes. 84 3 Mile Estate Gewurztraminer Smooth classic grapefruit & lychee characters with nuances of rose petal throughout a light clean palate 86 Our Okanagan Trip. more reviews coming
Winery |
Wine |
Comments | Score |
| Rosenhall Run Prince Edward County |
2007 Cabernet Franc Cold Creek | a great aroma of Savory herbs and earthy notes, light and refreshing . | 92 |
| Rosenhall Run Prince Edward County |
2008 Pinot Noir | exceptional! won a Gold medal at Artevino a light velvet feel to the wine. |
90 |
| Rosenhall Run Prince Edward County |
2008 Chardonnay Cuvee Country | The creamy texture made for a nice sipping win. It has enough flavour to make it one of Canada's better Chardonnay. If Chardonnay is your wine your going to give it a better score | 84 |
| Black Widow BC Okanagan |
Hourglass 2008 | 92% Merlot, eight per cent Cabernet Sauvignon, is a deep, rich red with flavours of blackberry, black currants and figs; and the structure to age well and develop further complexity. | 86 |
| Rosenhall Run Prince Edward County |
Sullyzwicker Red 2008 | The taste jumps out and bits you. The 2008 version is made up of Cab Franc, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. With juicy mouthfeel and lots of ripe fruit, the wine is easy drinking but brings ample complexity | 94 |
| Rosenhall Run Prince Edward County |
Sullyzwicker 2008 | Blend of white wines Riesling, Chardonnay Musque,Ereenfelser Pinot Noir and Muscat Ottonel . A slightly dry white yet a taste of honey medium body | 79 |
| Desert Hill Okanagan |
Gewürztraminer 2009 | spicy soft aroma smooth mid pallet, soft crispy long finish | 78 |
| Peller Estates Okanagan |
Peller Family Series Merlot 2008 | notes of cherries, blueberries and blackberries med body | 86 |
| Golden Beaver Golden Mile BC |
Muscat Madness 2007 | A most interesting dessert wine The blend is Muscat, Furmint (made famous as the Hungarian “Tokaji” grape) with a splash of Pinot Blanc for backbone. This wine has a floral, honeyed aroma, complex flavours and a very smooth mouth feel. Without being syrupy. | 76 |
| Lulu Island | Iceder | an most interesting specialty beverage apple cider and icewine blended together Refreshing strong apple flavour. I would buy this! | 79 |
| Lulu Island | Pinot Noir 2009 | Just enough sweetness good aromas fruity flavours of red berries | 78 |
| Lulu Island | Shiraz 2009 | excellent Aroma, full bodied the flavours hugs your taste buds | 86 |
| Lulu Island Fraser Valley BC |
Gewürztraminer 2009 | good aroma, smooth easy flow over the pallet. Flavours lingers on the tongue Great finish | 88 |
| NK'Mip Okanagan BC |
Quam Qwmt Riesling icewine 2007 | Amazing! pure gold ! Perfect balance perfect sweetness.. More please ! | 96 |
| Gehringer Golden Mile BC |
Dry Rock Merlot 2oo9 | Very dry well balanced.. Plums dominate | 82 |
| LaStella Okanagan BC |
Leggiero 2010 | unoaked Chardonnay,the citrus and apple flavours have a clean, crisp, and laser-sharp focus. great finish | 88 |
| Van Westen Naramata BC |
Vivacious 2009 | Primarily Pinot Blanc good aroma crisp and refreshing | 84 |
| Jackson Triggs Okanagan |
Gold Series Cabernet Shiraz-Viogner 2008 | The flavour of black currents wins you over immediately. A well balanced amazing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Shiraz (49%), and Viognier (3%) | 94 |
| Jackson Triggs Okanagan |
Gold Series Sunrock Vineyard Merlot 2008 | A most delightful aroma featuring blackberry, Vanilla and Cherry Complex and elegent.. Barbara loved this wine | 90 |
| Jackson Triggs Okanagan |
Black Series Merlot 2008 | Aged in both French and American oak barrels for 12 months, and underwent complete malolactic fermentation to impart rich complexity and structure. Smooth! distinct ripe plum and black cherry notes, and just a hint of chocolate. |
88 |
| Jackson Triggs Okanagan |
Silver Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | REFRESHING.. A great wine for the summer fun Fruity flavours! Good finish. | 86 |
| Jackson Triggs Okanagan |
Grand Reserve Riesling Icewine 2007 | This is why Canada is famous for icewine. Perfection in a bottle! Winemaker Derek Kontkanen notes says it all: honey golden coloured with intensely sweet, rich and exotic, densely layered flavours of apple, pear and tropical fruit backed by crisp acidity, a thick mouth feel with an extended elegant finish . Barbara really loved this wife |
96 |
| Gehringer Brother Okanagan |
Signature series Riesling Icewine 2003 | Oh My ! Smooth sweet perfect | 96 |
| Averill Creek Vineyards Duncan BC |
Foch eh 2010 | Most interesting Flavours well balanced smooth | 90 |
| Averill Creek Vineyards Duncan BC |
Pinot Gris 2010 | The nose is an elegant blend of juicy ripe apple fruit and creamy lees with soft honeysuckle and vanilla notes. On the palette, tropical flavors of pineapple, papaya and sweet citrus mingle with zesty minerality and refreshing acid to produce a lingering well balanced finish. | 92 |
| Blue Grouse Estate Winery Vancouver Island |
Ortega 2008 | I like Ortega! Slightly dry yet fruity with exotic aromas of peaches and apricots. | 86 |
| Enrico Winery Vancouver Island |
Pinot Grigio 2009 | Remarkable. Something unique here! exceptional complexity A must buy wine | 94 |
| Coastal Black Vancouver Island |
Rasberry Table wine | So good. such a full delicious flavour | 86 |
| Garry Oaks | Pinot Gris 2009 | Flavours of Peach and Pear light and refreshing | 86 |
| Mistaken Identity Salt Spring Island |
Gewürztraminer 2008 | A wide range o fruit flavours from start to finish. Yet well balanced | 86 |
| Mistaken Identity | Abbondate Bianco 2009 | Exciting citrus, green apple, and orange peel overtones. Strong grapefruit nose and finish. | 86 |
| Rocky Creek Winery Vancouver Island |
Pinot Gris 2010 | Good Flavours with a little sparkle | 84 |
| SilverSide Farm and Winery Cowichan Valley | Raspberry Dinner Wine | Bursting with flavour | 92 |
| SilverSide Farm and Winery | Rasberry Port Style Dessert Wine | Amazing SO good! | 94 |
| SilverSide Farm and Winery | Rasberry Port Style Dessert Wine | So good full of flavour | 92 |
| La Frenz Winery Naramata Bench |
Nv Tawny | Flavours of butterscottish and fruit Sweet with a lovely finish Sensational | 96 |
| Hillside Estate Naramata Bench |
2009 Malbec-Merlot | with blueberry aromas, with cherry and plum flavours and with a chewy ripe texture. | 92 |
| Hillside Estate Naramata Bench |
2010 Muscat Ottonel | The wine has lovely floral Aromas and hints of exotic spice. Add a small hint of honey | 88 |
| Hillside Estate Naramata Bench |
2007 Mosaic | A most interesting wine Excellent with red meat dish Try it you will like It | 86 |
| Hillside Estate Naramata Bench |
2008 Old Vines Gamay | if you like Gamay you will love this wine medium bodied fruity | 88 |
| Lake Breeze Naramata Bench |
2010 Pinot Gris Vqa | Perhaps the winery best wine the last few years Fruity with hints os spice | 85 |
| Serendipity Estate Naramata Bench |
Serenata 2008 | Yes a must try wine. the winery's first Bordeaux red, a blend that spent 23 months in new French oak It is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon new French It begins with aromas of vanilla, eucalyptus and red fruit. On the palate, there are flavours of currants, blackberries and more | 89 |
| Serendipity Estate Naramata Bench |
Pinot Noir 2007 | Very Good so smooth! Aged three years in older barrels | 94 |
| Draonfly Hill Vancouver Island |
Ortega Auxerrois 2008 | Currently ranking as one of the Island better Ortega's | 88 |
| Elephant Island Naramata bench |
Stellaport (NV 2009) |
Stellaport is a rich port-style wine made exclusively from Stella cherries grown on the winery site. Cherries are harvested from a specific area which receives concentrated southwest exposure for the duration of the ripening season. Amazing flavour..( chocolate and cherry perfect sweetness |
94 |
| Ruby Blues Naramata Bench |
Pinot Gris 2010 | a delicious wine, juicy and appealing, that fills the mouth with pear and citrus flavours. The finish is refreshing, balanced toward dryness. |
92 |
| Ruby Blues Naramata Bench |
Gewürztraminer 2010 | Most refreshing,smooth good aroma a bit sweet. |
88 |
| Tinhorn Creek Golden Mile |
Pinot Gris 2009 | Light refreshing, easy sipping...well balanced aroma of pineapple | 94 |
| Bounty Cellars Kelowna |
Chardonnay 2008 | Light refreshing one of BC better Chardonnays | 92 |
| Robin Ridge Similkameen |
Pinot Noir VQA 2009 | Complex but elegant intense ripe cherry and violet aromas with complex clove, cinnamon and more . The finish tingles with spice | 90 |
| Arrowleaf Okanagan |
Bacchus 2009 | Bacchus is a Riesling x Sylvaner x Mueller-Thurgau cross that produces lively, aromatic wines that are naturally low in alcohol Citrus and peach flavours. The wine is well balance smooth summer sipping. | 88 |
| Niche | |||
| Blackwood Lane | 2009 Riesling | Full of Flavour a little sweet | 86 |
based on Robert Parker's 100 Point system
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