September 22, 2006
BC Wine Reviews
White
Arrowleaf Gewurztraminer, Okanagan BC, 2005-Spiced
aromatics, lychee, minerals, ripe pear and sweet orange blossom.
Drier than the 2004 with a light-medium body and delicately spiced
finish.
$15.90 Private wine stores
*Ontario-watch for this on LCBO shelves!
Wine Diva tasted-September
11 2006
Red
Sandhill Merlot 'Sandhill Estate Vineyard', Okanagan BC, 2004-Another
pretty Merlot from the Sandhill label tempting warmly with chocolate
covered plum, banana and mint aromas. On the palate, fresh cherry,
more plum and cedar box with a nip of acidity and a spiced finish.
$18.99 (+576751) UPC #00058976350322
Wine Diva tasted-September 17 2006
White
See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay, Okanagan BC, 2005- This will
be a leader of the pack in Wine Diva's
sure bet Chardonnay resurgence!
Fresh, with a true purity of fruit, well integrated buttery and
fruity aromas. Ripe tropical fruit, orchard fruit and minerals.
Smooth, rich and nutty on the palate with a clean zippy finale. Well
done!
$19.49 (+919418) Private wine stores
Wine Diva tasted-September 21 2006
White
See Ya Later Ranch P3, Okanagan BC, 2005- Again, the purity
of flavour on this SLR wine is stunning, A blend of three Pinot's-Gris,
Blanc and Noir it is exceedingly pretty on the nose with flowers
bright orchard and tropical fruit aromas. Creamy in the mouth, rich,
sweetly fruited with a warm spiced finish.
$19.99 (+986380) Private
wine stores
Wine Diva tasted-September 21 2006
Cover Story
(What's your wine personality?)
BC Wine Reviews
International Sips
(The Bordeaux are coming...)
Taste Bites
(Beyond)
Wine Diva-isms
(Stemware for klutzes, Urban Diner, Rachael Ray)