Alphabetical Reviews - Q

You can see all my reviews in these archives. Reviews are organized alphabetically by the producer's name.

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Quails Gate Gewurztraminer, Westbank BC, 2005- Is it my fogged up pink-ish brain or does this years Q.G Gewurztraminer have a slightly more amber hue than last? Either way, all the flavour is there. Still slightly off-dry (which Wine Diva thinks enhances all the wonderful flavours) peaches, blossoms and stone/mineral aromatics rounded off with a hint of tropical fruit. Sweetly spiced with a fresh grapefruity finish. Another  superb liquid from winemaker Grant Stanley.
$15.99 *very limited quantities available
Wine Diva tasted-April 2005

Quails' Gate Chenin Blanc, Okanagan BC, 2005- The first to make Chenin Blanc in BC (Wine Diva loves Loire Chenin's) this Quails' Gate wine has become a classic summertime quaff. The 2005 vintage has 14% Sauvignon Blanc added-perhaps due to the low 2005 vintage yields and is bright with aromatic hints of honey blossoms, grass and minerals. Soft orchard fruit aromas and tart citrus in the mouth. Zippy and refreshing.
$18.99 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Quails' Gate Family Reserve Riesling, Okanagan BC, 2005- Made from 25 year old vines this riesling shows classic petrol aromas with crisp green apples and minerals. Stone fruit-peach and nectarine flavours finishing off with brisk citrus flavours.
$22.99 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Quails' Gate Limited Release Riesling, Okanagan BC, 2005- Slightly less expensive and a touch sweeter than the Family Reserve Riesling, the LR is full of ripe apricots and fresh apple aromas studded with lemon rind. In the mouth sweet fruit and candied citrus flavours with a clean persistent finish.
$15.99
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Quails' Gate Limited Release Chardonnay, Okanagan BC, 2004-30% of this wine went through a secondary (aka malo-lactic) fermentation and saw both stainless steel and oak barrels which shows in this creamy, and toasty butterscotch-y wine. Ripe pineapple in the mouth slightly hot with a long spiced vanilla finish.
$18.99
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Quails' Gate Limited Release Merlot, Okanagan BC, 2004- Earth, tobacco, bright red berries and plums. A hint of vegetal on the tongue but rich with mocha flavours and a long smooth finish.
$22.99
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006

Quails' Gate 'Optima' Botrytis Affected, Okanagan BC, 2005- Translation Wine Diva's-in-training this wine will fall into the dessert wine category with its lovely aromas of wild honey, apricots and musk. Creamy and buttery in the mouth with drizzles of sweet honey and palate cleansing citrus. Sweet, not cloying and not icewine!
$29.73
Wine Diva tasted-July 12 2006