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This one is like a crescendo, starting smooth and progressing until the flavours explode on the mid-palate. On the nose the aromas are clean and pure with lemon cream, gooseberry, pink grapefruit and passion fruit, with a classic New Zealand grassiness to it. On the palate you’ll find great flavour definition and precision exclusively using stainless steel tank fermentation to preserve the purity of this great fruit. Lees stirring was likely used frequently to build this level of texture and creaminess. Flavours of grapefruit, passion fruit, zesty lime, honeydew, peach pit, lilac and tremendous minerality on the finish take this wine to the next level. Truly one of my favourites!!!! 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This has character and definition and is so youthful still, with tannins on the ripe, grippy side but with a nice underlying spice and touches of pepper, cinnamon and toasted cedar. Structured and persistent with depth and lasting power. This wine will age for a decade without blinking. (CWC, Sept 25, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Stone Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610745717029,"sku":null,"price":42.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2019-river-stone-stones-throw-742128.jpg?v=1704039873"},{"product_id":"2013-river-stone-stones-throw","title":"2013 River Stone “Stones Throw”","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine has help up very nicely and shows a gracious evolution for ten years of age. The texture is soft, the tannins are silky, and the acidity remains present throughout this fantastic tasting experience. The colour show a nice orange brick on the rim expressing some age and the nose follows suit with some elegant evolutive notes like fig spread, plum jam, expresso coffee, pipe tobacco, chestnut, and caramel but also some freshness pops up when swirling, with raspberry jam and a nice floral component. The palate is packed with licorice, dried herbs, fresh ground coffee, cherry compote, fruit cake, tar and toffee. The finish is sensational with a mix of lingering spice like cloves and cinnamon, potpourri and also the house style minerality, ever-present even after 10 years of cellaring. This wine has reached 70% of its life-span and has more surprises for you in the future. 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The mouthwatering acidity balances with beautifully integrated tannins, leading to lengthy and satisfying spicy finish. This is truly a World Class red blend that we can proudly call Okanagan Valley style.(CWC, Sept 25, 2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-tasted September 2024: this wine has improved with age! Score has been updated from 93 points to 94 points. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Stone Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610788872485,"sku":null,"price":46.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2019-river-stone-corner-stone-716288.jpg?v=1704039822"},{"product_id":"2019-river-stone-reflections-fortified-red-375ml","title":"2019 River Stone “Reflections” Fortified Red (375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in a traditional Port style with 30 months of barrel aging, this very expressive Merlot-Cab Franc fortified red absolutely over delivers its price-point. 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On the palate , the texture is absolutely stunning, just like velvet in a glass (thank you to the partial malolactic fermentation for that feature). Flavours of nectarine, pear, and gooseberry are evident on the front palate followed by a slight tropical development in the mid-palate before hitting a high note of minerality on the finish. I’m a big fan of the complexity of this wine. (CWC, Sept 15, 2023). 633 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howling Bluff Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610788970789,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2022-howling-bluff-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-494736.webp?v=1704039961"},{"product_id":"2022-howling-bluff-pinot-gris","title":"2022 Howling Bluff Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe diversity and special potential of the Naramata Bench Sub-Gi is on full display in this small batch, hand-crafted Pinot Gris. 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On the nose, the aromas of cassis, plum and blackberry explode out of your glass before more subtle aromas of tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried herbs come together in a nice bouquet. The palate is rugged and full body, showing fantastic depth of tannins and stunning long-term potential. The front palate hits you with soft black fruits like blackberry, black currant, ripe dark cherry and licorice while the mid palate is loaded with herbs, sweet tobacco and chocolate. The never-ending finish is spicy but also displays some minerality which adds an extra layer of complexity. A FANTASTIC full body red blend at a great price-point. I love the QPR on this one! 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The palate is refined, elegant and sophisticated, delivering flavours of raspberry, cherry, red currant, thyme, a hint of menthol, tobacco and coffee. The finish is the highlight of this wine lingering for a very long time and highlighting and light white pepper which sticks to the tip of your tongue eloquently. The structure is bright, and the alcohol level is pleasantly low for a vintage that had to go through a heat dome. 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On the palate, a very enjoyable strawberry rhubarb pie comparison is absolutely on point, with the flaky crust easily comparing with the soft texture of this wine. A real crowd pleaser and perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. 109 cases made. (CWC, Sept 20, 2023).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howling Bluff Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610789429541,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2022-howling-bluff-rose-exclusive-pre-release-372954.webp?v=1704039802"},{"product_id":"2022-da-silva-hidden-hollow-vineyard-chenin-blanc","title":"2022 Da Silva “Hidden Hollow Vineyard” Chenin Blanc 🔥 93pts | Only 19 bottles left!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis might be THE wine of the summer… from the sun kissed Hidden Hollow vineyard on the Naramata Bench. A bone dry, highly energetic unoaked white wine with tremendous zippiness and lipsmacking acidity. 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On the palate, the flavours of lime, cara cara orange and lemon zest arrive on the front palate, followed quickly by a burst of peach and nectarine in the middle. The return of citrus peel, lemon zest and green apple at the end close the experience with a nice tartness and makes your mouth water until the next sip. Very approachable and complex enough. 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Mid-palate, I found a spark of acidity that gives the wine a new life mid-sip and sustains a very enjoyable experience, despite higher alcohol. A great length with lots of spice follows. (CWC, Sept 7, 2023). 88 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mythology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610790641957,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/2021-mythology-viognier-521773.jpg?v=1704577015"},{"product_id":"2020-mythology-melodious","title":"2020 Mythology Melodious","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell balanced, flawless, and priming right now! The acidity stands out and reflects on the nose, on the palate, and on how it makes your mouth water. Crisp. Nice transition between the front and back palate. It’s light on it’s feet, almost like it’s dancing in your mouth. There’s citrus, gooseberry, nectarine, lime and yellow apple on the nose plus tons of florality as if you’re in a lush garden with a touch of grassiness. Crunchy pear, Meyer lemon, a bit of peach, lemon zest, and white tea on the palate. You have to be a great winemaker to produce a blend that progresses so gracefully through these flavours – great work Mark Simpson! A fantastic flavour sequence, and then you get salt on the lips after the lingering, satisfying finish. Yum! 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On the palate, blueberry, raspberry, and violet lead the way, giving way to deeper tones of leather and cocoa through the mid-palate. The finish is long and grippy, delivering a satisfying sense of dryness. Well priced for a premium BC Malbec.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPDATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e A re-taste 18 months later reveals a very similar profile, but with clear improvement on the finish. I experienced a longer, more layered finale—with an unexpected explosion of white spice. I’ve added half a point for the added complexity: now 91 points. 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Aromas of blue and black fruit, blueberry pie, black pepper spice, leather, black olives and vanilla. The flavours are in total synch with the aromas, offering loads of baking spice, plum, wild blueberry, black cherry, licorice with just a hint of oak. The vibrant acidity and supple tannins are completely in balance. An absolute GEM and very well priced: this wine could have been $15 more, and I wouldn’t have complained. 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The nose is shining with black fruits like black cherry, black currant, licorice, cedar and vanilla while the palate displays a full load of cassis, cherry, black currant, blueberry, sweet tobacco, dark cocoa and a fantastic mineral sensation of charcoal past the mid palate, which adds another dimension to this already very complex wine. The finish is soft and delivers light spices like cinnamon and cardamom, sprinkled with a hint of white pepper. ANOTHER very well priced wine that punches way above its weight class. This wine has matured very well and will remain on a splendid aging curve for another 2+ years. 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On the palate, the wine is velvety and lush presenting delicious flavours of black cherry and blackberry with undertones of coffee, mint and mocha, and also a hint of vanilla. The flavours are complemented by lively acidity and fine tannins that lift the wine suggesting a long life ahead. The finish is long, supple and mouthwatering. 2 hours of decanting is suggested! 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While the tannins are not aggressive, they are present and sumptuous, which fairs very well for the future development of this wine. The nose offers floral notes of violets and potpourri, blackberry, black plum and also meaty undertones accompanied by cedar and graphite. The palate is super soft and gracious , offering a generous amount of black fruits like blackberry, black currant, black cherry, and also a mid-palate packed with mocha, licorice, dark chocolate and vanilla, fresh herbs and mint. A charcoal-like minerality follows, with black cracked pepper and cinnamon, that lingers forever. Another well priced bold red wine by Mythology. 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Soft, rich and smooth on the palate, the dominant flavours of red cherry, blue plum and blueberry add a sophisticated depth that plays in perfect harmony with the vanilla and toasted oak spice created by aging in a generous 20% new oak for 14 months. The finish completes this wine with a great deal of length and complexity while the soft but persistent tannins linger for a really long time. (CWC, 17\/08\/23).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valley Commons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610791133477,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/products\/nv-stoneboat-pinot-noir-898710.jpg?v=1704576984"},{"product_id":"2021-valley-commons-pinot-gris","title":"2021 Valley Commons Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very classic, well made and gratefully enjoyable Pinot Gris. 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