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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. The Best Wines of 2017. Wines are list in order of tasting.


Our Selections 2018

Winery Location Varitial Thoughts  
Corcelettes Similkameen Trivium 2016 A Chasselas blend  with notes of green apple, honey and stone fruit 90
Fraser Valley Cider Fraser Valley Homey Honey and apples dominate. Its sweet but good 89
Quails Gate West Kelowna, BC Gewürztraminer 2017 a light fruit forward wine very smooth 90
SingeleTree Fraser Valley/Naramata Sieberrebe 2015 mild sweetness flavours of peach and pears 89
Baillie-Grohman Creston, BC 2017 Récolte Blanche  I highly recommend this one. Lovely flavours peach, stone fruit and white flowers.  94
Chaberton Estate Fraser valley Madeleine Sylvaner Fresh floral aroma. Honey melon a real nice finish 93
Chaberton Estate Fraser valley Bacchus 2017 Fresh ! delicate, dominated by pear with hints if cinnamon. 90
Chaberton Estate Fraser valley Ortega Dessert wine 2016 Perfect sweetness, Fresh floral aroma. honeysuckle, notes of baked apple a real nice finish 94
Benjamin Bridge Nova Scotia Nova 7 a pale coral pink with a bright peach hue. On the nose, a succession of foral notes – rose petals and water lilies – intermingle with tropical hints of fresh papaya and litchi fruit. On the palate, suggestions of ripe mango and fresh apricots and starwberry. 97
Country Vines Fraser Valley 2014 Merlot Cabernet rich dark berry flavours hints of cherry very nice 92
Mocojo Naramata Bench 2015 Marehal Foch A very fine wine one of the better Marechal rich dark fruit flavours 89
Whispering Horse Fraser Valley Pinot Gris 2017 Rose A clear salmon hue. Lovely aromas of peach and strawberry followed by a light but crisp body The palate recieves an array of fruit flavours finish strong with subtle minerality. Excellent. 93
Whispering Horse Fraser Valley 2017 L’Acadie Starts with a bright lemon hue The aromas are strong proving hinyts of peach pear and grapefruit. On the pallet the earthy mineral s shinethrough along with hints of apple and citrus. a very good wine. 90
Culmina Estate Okanagan Dilemma 2014 perfection, light, elegent and suttle, full of flavours 97
Winemaker's Cut Okanagan Deadman Lake Syrah VQA 2016 a food friendly well balanced wine.Unquie mineral taste. elegent 92
Winemaker's Cut Okanagan Deadman Lake 2017 Sauvignon Blanc An excellent wine, nice flavours you will enjoy this elegent wine 94
Cedar Creek Okanagan Cab Merlot 2015 Very nice dark fruit flavours 90
Country Vines Richmond Yee Haw 2015 A very nice white blend. Very smooth fresh fruits dominate 92
Blackwood Lane Fraser Valley The Referènce 2008 Amazing ! Smooth, fruity a perfect blend 96
Chaberton Fraser Valley Reserve Bacchus 2016 Impressive, Unique fruity flavours 94
Sunrock Vineyards Okanagan Cabernet Sauvgnon 2015 From one of the Okanagans best vineyards a complex array of favours with black cherry and chocolate. Srong finish! 94
Sunrock Vineyards Okanagan Red Meritage 2015 Yum! complex flavours stone fruit hints of spice and chocolate, good finish 93
Tinhorn Creek Golden Mile Pinot Gris 2017   nice aromas, very refreshing, pineapple, lime, lemons, good finish 92
Blue Grouse Cowichan Valley, BC Ortega 2016   very nice aromas, good acidity flavourful nice pineapple finish 92
Singletree Fraser Valley Pinot Gris 2016   nice aromas, good citrus flavours 90
Seaside Pearl Fraser Valley Royal Engineers Petit Verdot  A very nice red with flavours of dark berries and hints of blueberry. 93
Seaside Pearl Fraser Valley Charlotte Estate Petit Milo 2016  a very nice aroma followed by notes of honey and pineapple 90
Seaside Pearl Fraser Valley Fraser Gold Chardonnay 2016   light,refreshing,clean and memorable, nice citrus notes including pineapple 90
Seaside Pearl 2016 Fraser Valley Matsqui Prairie Gewürztraminer  A crisp wine with hints of spice and lime fruits. 89
Glasshouse Fraser Valley Bacchus 2016 nice aromas, touch of sweetness ,green apple very nice 92
Black Cloud Okanagan 2013 Altostratus The medium body suites my taste, Black berry fruity flavours 90
Noble Ridge Okanagan Reserved Pinot Noir 2015 Complex yet satisfying flavours of black cherry, hints calmer and blueberry 92
The View Kelowna Pinot Reserve 2014 A lucky find extremely nice! Vibrant aromas and juicy flavours of dark cherry 91
Backyard Fraser Valley 2015 Cabernet Sauvignore Black fruits dominate this fine wine 90
Backyard Fraser Valley 2016 Riesling Good aroma, fruity flavours 88
Arrowleaf Lake Country 2016 Bacchus a Riesling x Sylvaner x Müller-Thurgau cross that produces lively, aromatic wines that are naturally low in alcohol.  Nice fruity flavours 92
Blackwood Lane Fraser Valley 2016 Viognier from the vineyards in Naramata a fresh delightful wine peach dominates 89
Blackwood Lane Fraser Valley  Reference.2009 A blend of all five Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Deep ruby in colour with a high-toned, savoury-spicy nose of black plums with vanilla oak and note of graphite. Medium to full-bodied, rich and full on the palate, with plum, dark chocolate and oak spice flavours; Creamy mouth-feel and ripe tannins. 95
Open Wines (Arterra) Okanagan Cabernet Merlot 2013 An enjoyable wine, starts with hints of black current followed by notes of Strawberries and Vanilla 90
Unsworth Vancouver Island Solera A wonderful port style bend. Smooth and warms the body with comfort. 94
Black Sage Vineyards Okanagan Shiraz 2013 Nice aroma of plums and berries, hints of chocolate and vanilla 90
Gehringer Golden Mile Ehrenfelser It brusts with fruit flavours highlighted by notes of Apricots, honey and almond. Ihas a nice touch of sweetness and a strong finish 90
Trius Estate NOTL Vidal Icewine 2016 Wow! Peach favours dominates this sweet wine. 95


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