Wines of Canada
Robert's Selections reflects wines we have enjoyed in our home, at friends, or by dining out. Our selections are based on a glass or more of each wine in an enjoyable surrounding. I have included some wines tasted at the Vancouver Wine Festival. The Best Wines of 2016
Our Selections 2017
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Winery Location Varitial Thoughts
Blackwood Lane Fraser Valley Chardonnay 2014 using grapes from the Naramata Bench Carlos has perfect his chardonnay. An easy drinking wine perfet balance, good flavours lovely finish. 94 Fashion Estate Okanagan Falls 2016 Appliqué watch for this wine soon to be released a fine aromatic dry style Gewürztraminer with a nice floral aroma followed by hints of pineapple and of course passion fruit. 93 Kings Court
St. Catharines, Ontario Pinot Grigio 2015 light,refreshing nice aroma . Melon and honeydew dominating. very refreshing on the palate clean and crisp. Acidly perfect. The after taste said "more please" 93 Kings Court
St. Catharines, Ontario 2016 Bacco Noir light body, hints of Chery strong green pepper. Flavours intensify with second glass. 90 Blackwood Lane Fraser Valley 2016 Viognier light refreshing nice honesuckle flavour, quality finish 92
Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC Reserve Bacchus 2016 A perfect summer wine. Rich in flavours. It starts with a nice aroma, tantalizes the taste buds with lime and pear. Followed by a smooth lasting finish. 97 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC Reserve Bacchus 2015 A light refreshing wine of distinction 95 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC 2016 Gamay Noir Wow. smooth and flavourful, red berries! 95 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC 2015 Gamay Noir Rich flavours spicy aroma, a good wine 94 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC 2013 Tribute Fortified wine,rich with flavours, berry,carmal 94 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC Tribute 2013 A nice fortified wine. Rich prune and blackberry aromas combine with a sweet caramel and mocha finish. 92 Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery
Creston, BC 2015 Récolte Blanche
(bottle #3)A fresh blend of Pinot Gris, Schoenburger, Kerner and Gewürztraminer. 96 Backyard Vineyards
Langley, BC 2015 Gewürztraminer On the nose you will encounter lychee, papaya and passion fruit. Tropical notes abound 96 Hidden Bench Vineyards
Beamsville, ON Estate Chardonnay 2014 Wow, plays nicely on your taste buds and warms your heart 95 Township 7
Naramata, BC 2016 Viognier flavours of peach and honeysuckle. 95 Township 7
Naramata, BC Muscat 2016 A wonderful wine full of flavour The aroma !! 93 Township 7
Naramata, BC Merlot 2015 YES! nice nose, followed by ntes of plum and cherry 90 Township7
Fraser Valley Merlot 2014 Easy sipping, very mellow 88 Blackwood Lane
Aldergrove, BC Vicuna Roja blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Osoyoos vineyards. A hearty wine with excellent wild berry aromas, intense flavours, good finish. 95 Inniskillin
Kelowna, BC 2014 Riesling Perfect lemon and lime mineral flavours good from aroma to finish 95 Krause Estate Winery
Fraser Valley BC Cassis (Black Currant) Dessert Wine Oh so good! Lovely aroma, brilliant flavours. 94 Black Hills
Okanagan BC Nota Bene 2015 The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc and the wine was aged 16 months in barrel . Cherry and chocolate dominate. 94 Culmina
Oliver, BC Hypothesis 2012 A rich bold blend featuring Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc. Smooth very smooth 94 Moraine Estate
Naramata, BC Pinot Noir Black cherry, chocolate, lingonberry and tamarillos. 94 Inniskillin
Oliver, BC Riesling 2014 Softly, refreshingly smooth, nice lingering finish of mineral and lime
94 Closson Chase
Prince Edward County, ON 2014 Block Chardonnay Opens with camel, and peach it dances on the taste buds with a creamy texture nice finish 94 Truis Winery
NOTL, ON* Show Case Riesling Extremely good, perfect on the pallet. 94 Pillitteri Estate
NOTL, ON* Reserve Vidal Icewine Wow, oh so good !! 94 Hester Creek
Oliver, BC Pinot Gris -Viognier Ah so good! Pear favours dominate 93 Sandhill
Kelowna, BC Small Lot Viognier 2015 A nice touch of sweetness. Good finish! 93 Gehringer Brothers
Oliver, BC Private Reserve Dry Riesling Fruity, peach, light and refreshing 92 Krause Estate Winery
Fraser Vally, BC Tayberry A fruit wine beyond compare smooth delicious. 92 Wild Goose Vineyards
Okanagan Falls, BC Merlot 2013 Flavours of plum and black current mingle with earth and smoky notes. The tannins are ripe but firm. 92 Arrowleaf Cellars
Lake Country, BC 2014 Vidal Icewine smooth, bursting with favour. 92 The View
Kelowna, BC 2014 Voulez View Blanc a very nice blend Gewurztraminer 70% Ehrenfelser 20% Riesling 10% flavours of apple, melon, peach, apricot, and pineapple 92 Seaside Pear Winery
Abbotsford, BC Landing Road Red Blend 2014 Flavours of blackberry and chocolate 86 Seaside Pear Winery
Abbotsford, BC Pinot Gris 2014 Flavours of green apple, citrus and melon 92 Tinhorn Creek
Oliver,BC 2015 Oldfield Reserve Chardonnay wide range of flavours, toasty pineapple, mango and peach, as well as vanilla and caramel 91 Jackson Triggs Niagara
NOTL, ON* Grand Reserve Chardonnay Impressive, with nice fruity flavours 90 Sperling Vineyards
East Kelowna Old Vine Riesling 2013 Also impressive, fruity flavours sweet 90 Wellbrook Winery
Delta Iced Apple A sweet dessert wine. Perfect level of sweetness.. Smooth 90 Backyard Vineyards
Fraser Valley Riesling A nice smooth sipping wine, nice flavours 90 Coli Estate Wines
Lake Erie North Shore Lily Sparkling Flavours of apple, melon, apricot and citrus, with lingering apple and peach notes on the long finish. 90 Pillitteri Estate
NOTL, ON* Cabernet Franc 2014 Very smooth, perfect flavouring 90 Sea Star Estate
Pender Island Poetry 2014 Estate Maréchal Foch and Pinot Noir grapes are blend with raspberry blackberry to form this well balanced perfected sweet wife 90 Sperling Vineyards
East Kelowna Brut 2010 Nice aroma with a good kick 88 Peller Estate
NOTL, ON* Private Reserve Cabernet Franc 2014 Medium-bodied with black cherry and plum flavours. Spice, blackberry and dried herb notes linger on the finish. 88 Backyard Vineyards
Langley, BC Porch Wine Fortified red dessert wine hints of spice, and mint on the nose followed by notes of blueberries, figs, pomegranates, and cranberries on the mid palate. 86 Mark Anthony Cellars
Okanagan, BC Diabolica Red Wine Interesting, sweet berry fruit flavours with vanilla and dark chocolate notes followed by a smooth finish 86 Chaberton Estate
Langley, BC Pinot Gris 2015 Soaked in skins to provide a salmon colour. I did not find it reflected a candied fruit as the bottle states Its smooth and provided hints of apricots and grapefruit 84 * Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
Robert's Selections 2016