Alphabetical Reviews - T
You can see all my reviews in these archives. Reviews are organized alphabetically by the producer's name.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc, Valle Central Chile, 2004- Bright
tropical fruit (specifically pineapple) aromas with gooseberry and
asparagus. Light and crisp with soft green flavours and a long
finish. Very good value and sans the tongue numbing acidity
found in some Sauvignon Blancs.
$13.00 Private Wine Stores
Wine Diva tasted-April 24 2006
Terre de Molines, Sauvignon-Viognier, Vin de Pays du Gard France, 2004-One
of the labels of the family Michel Gassier. Terroir driven wines made
with pride and tradition. Wine Diva
isn't sure how much tradition is involved with this particular blend but is
intrigued nonetheless! A blend of 85% sauvignon blanc and 15% viognier.
The sauvignon blanc lifts the wine giving it lightness and crispness
with citrus, mineral and grass. The viognier gives the wine body and weight
with floral notes. Would be lovely with a picnic basket full of cheese,
baguette and crudité.
$14.99 Private wine stores
Wine Diva tasted-June 27 2006
Therapy 'Pink Freud' Naramata BC, 2005- Tongue-in-cheek and
the definitive Wine Diva wine!
This 100% merlot rosé is berry fresh,
refreshingly robust, crisply concocted and of course
pink!
$17.00 Private wine stores and VQA (June 1 release)
Wine Diva tasted-April 18, 2006
Therapy Gewurztraminer, Naramata BC, 2005-Melon and pear sprinkled with
soft sweet spices. Apricot in the mouth with a Galliano liqueur (remember that
classic '70's elongated bottle filled with neon yellow liquid) and mandarin
orange peel.
$17.00 Private Wine Stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted-April 18, 2006
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Therapy Pinot Gris, Naramata BC, 2005- Another dose of therapy
in a bottle (cheaper than a shrink) the pinot gris is full of soft
pear, white peaches and citrus zest. Clean flavours, good minerality
and a full mouth-feel.
$19.00 Private wine stores and winery
Wine Diva tasted-April 18, 2006
Therapy Chardonnay, Naramata BC, 2004-Buttercothch aromas with peaches
stewed in vanilla syrup. In the mouth the flavours seems more
creamy baked apple, spice and nuts.
$19.00 Private Wine Stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Therapy Freudian Sip, Naramata BC, 2005- Fresh aromas of soft
peaches and
pears, hints of tropical fruit and some mineral notes. In the mouth, sweet
grapefruit, flower water essence, slightly chalky flavours and creamy
citrus.(60% Kerner, 30% Pinot Gris, 10% Gewurztraminer)
$16.00 Private Wine Stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Therapy Merlot, Naramata BC, 2003- Lowney's
Chocolate Cherry Blossom (remember in the yellow box), pepper and spiced plums.
Leaner in the mouth than expected with spice and sweet vanilla, well integrated
flavours with dusty tannins on the finish.
$21.00 Private Wine Stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Therapy Merlot Reserve, Naramata BC, 2003- Stewed prunes, raisins and black
fruit on the nose with a smooth mouth texture and flavours of coffee, plums,
pepper and chocolate.
$25.00 Private Wine Stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Chardonnay, Okanagan BC, 2003- Deep toasty oak aromas and very
soft orchard fruit. Creamy mouth-feel spice and vanilla with a citrus zest
finish.
$15.90 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven
Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay (unoaked), Okanagan BC, 2005- A veritable fruit
cup of orchard aromas, grassy-gooseberry aromas, and chalky mineral.
Fresh and vibrant in the mouth rounded out with a creamy texture and leesy
finish.
$12.90 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Pinot Gris, Okanagan BC, 2005- Prettily hued in a salmonish
shade. A similar leesy/yeasty nose as the Chard/Sauv above but with softer fruit
and mineral aromas. Fresh and zippy citrus flavours slightly austere in
the fruit department with just a hint of spritz.
$14.90 (only available at the winery)
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Gewurztraminer, Okanagan BC, 2005- The Thornhaven Gew has
been their flagship wine-always good although the sweetness varies slightly
depending on the vintage. The 2005 is no exception, off-dry (less sweet than the
2004) with rich tropical fruit aromas, licorice (remember sen sen's), rosewater,
orange blossoms and cold cream. Fresh, fruity and spicy!
$14.90 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Rosé
'Divino se Levanto', Okanagan BC, 2005- This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir shows clean bright citrus and mixed berry aromas, dry, fresh and very well
balanced with the perfect lilt of acidity and long solid finish.
$13.90 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan BC, 2004-Smoked red cherries,
earth and spices. Light bodied in the mouth a hint of strawberry topped with
balsamic and cracked pepper on the finish.
$16.90 Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Thornhaven Diosa del Sol, Okanagan BC, 2005- This intriguing little
dessert gem was a first for Wine Diva.
An unoaked Chardonnay with just enough residual (sugar) to make it dessert-y.
Co-owner Jack Fraser poured me a sample of the Diosa (translation
goddess) and then plopped a bowl of milk chocolate rosettes in front of me. The
rosettes looked good (don't get me wrong) but the combo didn't compute.
Needless to say WD was proven wrong (not for
the first time).
Creamy and sweet (although not cloying) with honeyed pears and apples. Initially
the milk chocolate numbed the wine but then the pair started to harmonize
becoming soft, silky and less sweet.
$12.90 (375ml) Private wine stores and at the winery
Wine Diva tasted- July 11, 2006
Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer, Oliver BC, 2005-A delicate
gewürztraminer bright, crisp and tropical but not cloying it its aromatics. Smooth
fruit, softly spiced with a glycerin, tongue coating finish.
$14.50
Wine Diva tasted-April, 2006
Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris, Oliver BC, 2005- Refreshing!
Tropical fruit and cheerful citrus on the front followed by white
flower blossoms and mineral with a long crisp finish. $15.50
Wine Diva tasted-April, 2006
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield's Collection '2 Bench', Oliver BC, 2005-
A surprise hit and the Wine Diva's favorite of the tasting.
The '2 Bench' is a 'Conundrum' style blend of Semillon
(47%),Chardonnay
(25%), Sauvignon Blanc (21%) and Gewurztraminer
(7%). Creamy,
tropical and sweet honey-musk with pretty floral and spice. A lovely
combo!
$22.00 Private wine stores
and VQA (only 220 cases available in BC)
Wine Diva tasted-April, 2006
Tinhorn Creek Cabernet Franc, Oliver BC, 2002- Blackberries
and blueberries with coddled cream. Ripe velvety and soft with the
common cabernet franc vegetal flavours. Bold acidity and soft but
present tannins. $15.95
Wine Diva tasted-April, 2006
Township 7 White
Meritage, Langley/Naramata BC, 2003-
A white wine for red wine drinkers!
This is no dainty, delicate slip of a gal. None of that fluff and floral
or zingy palate cleansing acidity. Just a glance at the bottle shape and
hue of this 100% barrel fermented/aged liquid screams brawny.
67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon with aromas of vanilla, tropical
fruit and buttery toasted oak. Creamy and mouth-filling with a powerful
lingering finish.
This is not an appetizer wine, its the main course!
$19.90 at VQA and specialty wine stores
*limited availability
Wine Diva tasted-September 2005
Township 7 Merlot, Naramata & Langley BC, 2003- Juicy plums,
blackberries earth, cocoa and sweet and savory spices. A very easy
wine to drink full of freshness
and character.
$21.90 winery and private wine stores
Wine Diva tasted- April 18, 2006
Township 7 Reserve Chardonnay, Naramata & Langley BC, 2004-
Fresh orchard fruit, apples and Asian pears and richer tropical
fruit aromas. Creamy mouth-feel and hints of mineral, nuts and sweet
vanilla. A classy Chardonnay with real old world charm.
$24.90 winery and private wine stores
(only 87 cases produced)
Wine Diva tasted- April 18, 2006
Turning Leaf Pinot Noir, California, 2004- Fresh berry, sour cherry,
sweaty leather and earth with a hint of green flavours on the palate.
Decently priced pinot noir.
$14.99
Wine Diva
tasted-
May 30 2006