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Bob's and Barbara's Selections


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Here are our picks for some of the really enjoyable wines
we have served in our home, our friends homes or tasted in our travels in 2013

Wine sample may be submitted for review

 

Tinhorn Creek Cabernet Franc 2010 BC's Okanagan Yum! Tinhorn's signature wine is simply outstanding..from start to finish. A must try wine! 94
Jackson Triggs 2010 Cabernet Sauvigon
VQA Reserve series
BC's Okanagan Rich full bodies wines amazing aromas, great flavours
more please
93
Prospect WInery Ogopogo's Lair Pinot Grigio 2010
BC's Okanagan displays bouquet of ripe citrus fruit..a nice sipping wine 86
Peller Estates 2011 Private Reserve Pinot Gris Niagara delightfully smooth interresting flavours.. 82
Averill Creek 2011 Pinot Grigio BC's Cowichan light refreshing full of fresh fruity flavours.. 92
Averill Creek Foch Cab 2010 BC's Cowichan good aromas of ripe black fruits, medium body. peppery finish. 82
Kettle Valley Viognier 2011 BC's Naramata honey pinapple so good 88
CedarCreek Platinum Pinot Noir Okanagan deep flavours that tantalize your tast buds 90
Sandhill Small Lot Viognier Okanagan Love the ragrance and fresh taste buy it 92
Painted Rock Merlot 2009 Okanagan firm texture aromas of blackberry, cassis and new oak, continuing to flavours of black currants, raspberries-perfection 94
Upper Bench 2011 Riesling Okanagan Oh so good, refreshing smooth nice flavours 90
Beaufort Vineyards 2012 Beaudacious Comox Valley Yummy blend of Schönburger, Ortega, and Pinot Gris - delicious, off-dry, aromatic white wine 94
Beaufort Vineyards Pinot Gris Comox Valley a little dry with nice armous and favour 89
Deol Estate 2007/2008 Blanc de Noir
Cowichan Valley crisp and refreshing 86
Muse Winery 2012 Ortega Saanich One of the Island better Ortegas 86
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Gris 2011 Cowichan Ah! Nice.. dances on the taste buds 94
Unsworth Vineyards Allegro Cowichan fresh and crisp a true patio wine 92
Unsworth Vineyards 2011 Symphony Cowichan Delightfull. deep rich flavours of plum, ripe cherries and subtle spice. Symphony, a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet-Libre 94
         
Blackwood Lane The Rebel 2010 Fraser Valley WOW Exploding with flavour! 95
Blackwood Lane Alliance 2007 Fraser Valley good aroma, smooth flavours great finish so intense each sip graps the taste buds 92
Blackwood Lane Cabernet Sauvignon   review coming after we enjoy a full bottle 90
Township 7 Chardonnay 2010 Naramata smooth nice touch of sweetness 88
Township 7 Unoaked Chardonnay Naramata notes of apples and peaches smooth a touch of sweetness 86
Township 7 2011 Reserve 7   bottle in Cellar awaiting review  
Township 7 2010 Syrah   5 star flavours of cherry, plum and cranberry 90
Township 7 2009 Merlot   Intriguing aromas that dance with flavour 90
Township 7 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon   a bold full bodied wine with deep flavours.
Barbara loved this wine
88
Blackwood Lane 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Canadian Port Fraser Valley Good nose, rich flavours, comforting and smooth 90
Paradise Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Icewine Naramata To die for 94
Miscounduct Misfit 2009 Naramata a blend of 39% Pinot Gris, 38% Chardonnay, & 23% Viognier. 100% 84
Hillside 2011 Un-Oaked Pinot Gris Naramata wonderful Fragrances of white peach, citrus, and melon. Great finish 90
Hillside 2010 Reserve Pinot Gris Naramata Rich flavours nice tropical fruit aromas 88
Serendipity White Lie 2010 Naramata Nice armous of pear and pineapple good finish

90

 

Serendipity Viognier Naramata Tingles the taste buds nice body

85

 

Serendipity Sauvignon Blanc Naramata interesting flavours a summer wine 84
Van Westen/ Di Bello VD   A Pinot Noir with distinct flavours nice body an enjoyable wine 88
Black Widow 2012 Gewurztraminer Naramata Fresh! Nice flavours touch of sweetness 90

 

Tugwell Creek Meadery Wassail Gold
Vancouver Island The golden taste of mead. A must try mead 96
Tugwell Creek Meadery Solstice Metheglin Vancouver Island Perfect sweetness a touch of ginger 90
Blue Moon Soleil Vancouver Island nice crisp apple favour a summer patio wine 89
Blue Moon Dark Side 2012 Vancouver Island a blackberry port style wine -amazing 92
Elephant Island Pear 2012 Naramata clean, and crisp and full of pear flavours 88

 


Popular Grove Winery ~ Naramata BC

 

2012 Reviews

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