week of March 25

Sottano Reserva Malbec (Argentina) – “Excellent color, good expression of its variety with a mix of red and black fruits.  Spices like clove and white pepper in the nose.  Good structure with ripe tannins perfectly combined with the oak.  Long and persistent at the palate.”  90 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate Sottano Clasico Cabernet Sauvignon […]

week of March 18

Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon (BC) – “Smooth balanced tannins with a long length and a clean robust finish.  Mint, cassis, tobacco and cloves with a hint of nutmeg and the smoky notes of the oak.  22 months in oak aging with 14 months in new French barrels.”  (tasting notes) Double Gold Medal – 2009 All […]

week of March 4

Sella & Mosca Cannonau Reserva Di Sardenga (Italy) – “In the most outstanding vintage years, Sella & Mosca produces a Riserva version of its Cannonau, made from grapes picked in selected portions of its Cannonau vineyards. Aged three years in oak prior to release, this aristocratic red will sustain a decade or more of aging.  […]

week of February 25

Amador Foothill Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) 2006 – (USA) – “Citrus, grapefruit and exotic spicy aromas lead to balanced flavors of citrus, melon, herbs and tropical fruit.  Part of the wine was barrel fermented and sur lie aged to add a rich, velvety texture and a lingering finish.”  (winemaker’s notes)  88 points, Best Buy Wine […]

week of February 18

Tempus Alba Pleno Reserva (Argentina) – “Tempus Pleno Reserve 2006 is a 50% Malbec – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend which, according to our oenologist, highlights the particular characteristics of the grapes that gave birth to this wine.  These grapes come from our own vineyards in Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo.  With a deep, intense red […]

week of February 11

La Frenz Shiraz (Canada – BC) -I tried this wine at the Naramata Bench tasting and it was FANTASTIC!!  Seriously, YUM!!  Or as the website states: “This shiraz is very reminiscent of a northern Rhone style. The aroma shows beautiful ripe red and dark fruits with floral and violet notes showing through. This shiraz is more about elegance […]