Wine Notes

Thornhaven Diosa Late Harvest 2006

Thornhaven Diosa Late Harvest 2006
March 23, 2008 Comments Off

Thornhaven Estates Diosa 2006 Yes, this is another fine wine from the folks at Thornhaven Estates Winery. I can't explain why I like the wines so much, it just seems to be the intensity of flavour in practically all the ... Read More »

Joie Muscat 2006

Joie Muscat 2006
March 23, 2008 Comments Off

Joie Muscat 2006 Aptly described on the label as "the pure grape", this wine from Joie Wines claimed many awards last year, including the Lieutenant-Governors Award for Wine Excellence, a Double Gold Medal – Best in Class at the 2007 ... Read More »

Sandhill Chardonnay 2006

Sandhill Chardonnay 2006
February 21, 2008 Comments Off

Sandhill Chardonnay 2006 Sandhill Chardonnay 2006 from Sandhill Wines produces another solid Chardonnay. Hints of oak, with lush fruit taste. We dubbed it a tropical fruit salad, with a little bit of acidity on the finish. Try it. You'll like ... Read More »

Township 7 Vineyards Syrah 2005

Township 7 Vineyards Syrah 2005
February 9, 2008 Comments Off

Township 7 Vineyards Syrah 2005 Last Saturday Mike and I had the evening to ourselves, as our daughter was sleeping over at a friend's house. So, taking advantage of our free time, we lined up a couple of movies for ... Read More »

Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2006

Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2006
November 10, 2007 Comments Off

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2006   The '06 Chenin Blanc from Quails' Gate is a standout from this fine Westbank, BC winery. This wine could be an afternoon sipper, or an accompaniment with a meal. It's light and ... Read More »

Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch 2005

Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch 2005
October 10, 2007 2 Comments »

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch 2005   Quails' Gate Old Vines Foch is produced from vines as old as the winery itself. The rich, dark red complexion, inviting nose and smooth taste make this one of the winery's ... Read More »

Inniskillin Okanagan Reserve Merlot 2003

Inniskillin Okanagan Reserve Merlot 2003
September 21, 2007 Comments Off

4 - Exceptional. BCWL Recommends Read More »

Inniskillin Okanagan Chenin Blanc 2005

Inniskillin Okanagan Chenin Blanc 2005
September 6, 2007 Comments Off

4 - Exceptional. BCWL Recommends Read More »

Thornhaven Estates Gewürztraminer 2006

Thornhaven Estates Gewürztraminer 2006
August 24, 2007 Comments Off

5 - Run! Don't Walk to Taste This Read More »

Golden Mile Cellars Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2006

Golden Mile Cellars Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2006
August 12, 2007 Comments Off

4 - Exceptional. BCWL Recommends Read More »