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Tastings: August 2025
07 August 2025
88PTS
Mayhem Anarchy Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThis wine presents an elevated sauvignon expression compared to the typical 2024 label, offering pronounced white peach, sweet citrus, and green guava. The palate leans toward tropical flavours complemented by vibrant citrus, with a touch of oatmeal lees adding subtle complexity, yet tempering a lively conclusion. The winery recommends pairing this wine with fish tacos, avocado, and fresh cilantro, and I agree. Grapes are sourced from Rosebud Vineyard and Talcott Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA of Washington State, USA. The wine is aged for 7 months, utilizing 76% seasoned French oak barriques and 24% seasoned French oak puncheons.Prices:| BC | $25.32 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Kim Crawford Illuminate 0% Sauvignon Blanc NV
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandIlluminate 0 is a new non-alcoholic label introduced by Kim Crawford, featuring zero percent alcohol. The wine presents appealing grapefruit, lemon zest, and green apple. On the mid palate, pronounced acidity emerges, lending a puckering sensation. Notably, the wine maintains its character beyond this point, revealing additional depth and texture that restore balance and lead to a vibrant, acidity driven finish. Crafted with care, this product will appeal to consumers seeking zero alcohol options that closely resemble a traditional wine experience. Illuminate 0 is anticipated to enter the market by late summer.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $19.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $20.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Kim Crawford Illuminate Éclairer Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandGrapes for this wine are individually harvested from KC vineyard blocks in subregions throughout Marlborough. Illuminate Éclairer uses the Spinning Cone technology to reduce the alcohol below 1% on approximately 60% of the final volume, with 40% of the base blended back to achieve a final alcohol level of 7%. The nose is one of the best I have ever encountered in the low alcohol field, excepting the magical Mosel offerings. Look for a mix of guava, lemons, and passionfruit with heightened acidity. The mid palate has enough weight to carry the acidity before the herby notes kick in across the finish. At 7% alcohol and 90 calories per 6.6 ounce pour, Iluminate Éclairer is going to build a significant following. This is a genuine option for those seeking lower alcohol content, especially if you're a fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.Prices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $21.95 | 750ml |
| QC | $22.45 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandKim Crawford, the founder and winemaker, has long moved on to other endeavours, but this benchmark Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc continues to flourish under the current winemaker, Dave Edmonds. His attention to detail in the vineyards and at the winery, combined with a current focus on sustainable practices, vineyard block harvesting, and small lot fermentation, has kept the brand at the forefront among its fans. Its pale yellow colour belies its intense aromas of citrus and tropical fruit with a crushed herb underlay. Juicy, full flavoured, and bursting with passion fruit and melons, this is made for steamed mussels, fresh oysters, and summer salads.Prices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $23.00 | 750ml |
| SK | $19.00 | 750ml |
| MB | $22.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $19.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $21.00 | 750ml |
| NS | $23.00 | 750ml |
| PEI | $19.99 | 750ml |
| NB | $23.00 | 750ml |
| YK | $24.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesDirty Laundry is famous for producing quality wines that are fun to drink, and this replacement Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from Yakima Valley, WA, reflects that commitment. A selection of yeast strains was employed to generate multiple lots, each offering unique characteristics to enhance blending flexibility. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at controlled cool temperatures, with daily lees stirring employed to enhance mouthfeel and complexity. The resulting style highlights tropical notes, featuring ripe yellow and green fruit complemented by grapefruit and passionfruit, yielding a harmonious and approachable wine. Good value.Prices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Township 7 Interlude Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesSourced from the historic Bacchus Vineyard in Wahluke Slope, Washington, planted in 1972 on sandy loam soils. It was hand-harvested, fermented cool in stainless steel, and mostly aged in stainless steel, except for a small portion that spent time in second-fill French barrels. The result is a tropical lemon lime nose and palate with some dryness pushing through the finish. The winery is suggesting pasta Primavera, or grilled halibut with asparagus.Prices:| BC | $26.97 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Mayhem Sauvignon Blanc Columbia River Plateau 2024
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesWinemaker Ajay Chavan has shaped a tasty, simple sauvignon with orange florals and a whiff of lemon-lime. The palate is more of the same with a dry citrus finish. This is a skinny sauvignon that would be fine with creamy dishes or freshly shucked oysters. It is a replacement wine sourced from Rosebud Vineyard and Talcott Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA in Washington State. The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 4 months in 89% stainless steel and 11% seasoned barriques.Prices:| BC | $21.83 | 750ml |
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06 August 2025
87PTS
Sagewood Hayward Vineyard Dernier Foch 2024
Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaThe Dernier Foch is produced from estate vineyard grapes harvested at a later stage, resulting in a noticeably sweeter profile both on the nose and palate compared to the standard Marechal Foch. The winery recommends serving this wine as a dessert option, as its notes of cherry, chocolate, and caramelised sugar dusted with cocoa powder support that suggestion. It pairs exceptionally well with a chocolate tart.Prices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Sagewood Hayward Vineyard Marechal Foch 2024
Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaThis bold red offers black fruit, black cherry, chocolate, and vanilla with a seamless, soft texture and hints of spice and warmth. Ideal with slow cooked or braised meats, it’s ready to drink now.Prices:| BC | $27.74 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Bin 106 Lost Boys 2023
Ontario, CanadaTheir top baco, this comes from a single block planted in 1984 on silty clays. Fruit was destemmed and free run, basked pressed with the top barrels selected for this cuvée, aged in new and 1 year old American barriques (50% new oak) followed by aging in foudre over 1 year. Pouring an opaque purple hue, this teems with espresso, bitter cassis, dark chocolate across a tart palate, framed with sticky / pasty tannins, finishing clipped and oak-led. Best served with roast beef / game to fill out the edges.Prices:| ON | $34.95 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2023
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, CanadaThe Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir comes off the family's oldest plantings on their estate, started in 1984 in silty clays. This aged in a combination of new and 1-2 years old American barriques, then partially finished in 5000L oak foudres for a combined 12 months. Baked mulberry, blackberry jam, espresso is met with a super tart cassis acidity, slicing the heft here, and finishing with toast and cracked pepper. Tannins are soft and plumped, making this wine ready to drink now. Partner with the BBQ.Prices:| ON | $24.95 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Henry of Pelham Old Vines Baco Noir 2023
Ontario, CanadaFrom vineyards doing back to 1984, this baco was destemmed and free run, aged in new - 2 year American barriques, and partially finished in 5000L foudres over 12 months. Juicy boysenberry, mulberry, and plum is lit with a tart cassis acidity, and framed with long, plumped tannins to a peppery finish. Acidity is pronounced, and fruit is at the fore, making this a smart choice for grilled meats.Prices:| ON | $17.95 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir 2023
Ontario, CanadaFrom a range of vineyards planted from 1975 to 2015, own rooted, this was aged in American oak for 6+ months. Soft and plush, with wild blackberry, tart cassis, framed with sticky, powdery tannins, and scented with cracked pepper and toasted wood. Useful for rustic braises or grilled meats.Prices:| ON | $14.95 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Family Tree The Bootlegger Baco Noir 2023
Ontario, CanadaThis baco was fermented in 80% stainless, 20% American oak. Ripe blackberry, tart cassis, and toasted wood is framed with pasty tannins, and lifted with ample tart acidity. A simple, fuller red for grilled burgers this summer.Prices:| ON | $15.95 | 750ml |
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05 August 2025
90PTS
Lightning Rock Cabernet Franc Alvail Estate Vineyard 2023
Golden Mile Slopes, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAlvail Estate Vineyard is located on the Golden Mile Slopes and is a new source of grapes at Lightning Rock. It’s fermented wild for 12 days before ageing 10 months in neutral oak barrels. It is a bright, youthful, juicy red wine with light tannins and plenty of spice. This earthy, peppery affair is crammed full of fresh cranberries and ripe plum, dusted in dried herbs. This will provide mid-term ageing potential, but you can drink it now. The winery suggests tomato-based dishes like a pappardelle al ragu or a ratatouille, or something like smoky BBQ ribs drizzled with tangy vinegar sauce and earthy black lentils. Tasty.Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Rebil Cabernet Franc 2022
Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2022 vintage marks the emergence of the authentic Rebil, an exceptional year for red wines, particularly for this cabernet franc cultivated on a south facing slope at the southernmost part of the Okanagan Valley. This wine offers pronounced spicy black fruit that carries through to the palate. Both red and black raspberries are prominent at the forefront, complemented by rich, dense, and sweet tannins. Despite its substantial structure, the wine retains a vibrant character and demonstrates significant aging potential. I recommend cellaring it over the next five years, however those who prefer robust expressions of cabernet franc may also enjoy pairing it now with roasted lamb shoulder.Prices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Rebil Cabernet Franc 2021
Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Rebil Franc comes off a gently sloping west facing mountainside that enjoys late day sun to give it all the warmth it needs to ripen most years. The winemaking involves whole berry fermentation, extended maceration, and French oak ageing in barriques. It opens with a whiff of wildfire smoke that mixes with the sagebrush and spice. The palate is equally boisterous with black raspberry and plenty of spice and more smoke. A tough year for growers with wildfire smoke in the air, but I’m sure it will have some fans. Best with richer dishes like rosemary rubbed pork, stuffed mushrooms, or grilled beef.Prices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Pentâge Cabernet Franc 2022
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPentâge Winery is a family-owned boutique winery situated on 35 acres overlooking Skaha Lake. The property features two estate vineyards: Vista Ridge and Dirty Dozen. The 2022 vintage stands out as an excellent representation of the winery's potential for producing wines with notable power and longevity. This youthful release displays bright acidity, complemented by black fruit and spice notes that linger through the finish. Aging for 15 months in French oak barrels (25% new) the oak remains balanced, allowing the wine's fruit and acidity to shine. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it promises to evolve gracefully through 2030. For those choosing to enjoy it in its youth, pairing with lamb is recommended.Prices:| BC | $30.42 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Hester Creek Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2022
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA second look six months down the road, and this wine is developing nicely. I appreciate cabernet franc that doesn't try too hard, and that's what you get here: a blend of florals, spice, and ripe red fruits with a hint of sourness for balance. The palate is juicy with bright plum, structured yet smooth tannins, and a warm, spicy finish. You can enjoy it now or cellar it through 2026. This wine blends Loire freshness with California richness for a well balanced mix.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Monte Creek Cabernet Franc Ancient Waters Series 2022
British Columbia, CanadaI have said it before and will repeat it: Monte Creek will surprise many unfamiliar with the winery's vibrant, bright fruit style. In this case, the Ancient Waters Series Cab Franc is an excellent example of a lively red fruited franc with a tension and freshness that has your palate salivating after each sip. The nose is a red currant, clove, and licorice affair while the palate is more raspberry, plum, and white pepper. It's young and the finish is dry, but this wine has some polish and will be a winner in three to five years.Prices:| BC | $49.99 | 750ml |
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86PTS
Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2019 CF (curious recent release to market) was sourced from vineyards stretching from Summerland to Osoyoos. This was native fermented and aged in concrete tanks for 11 months. Dusty red fruits, baked red currant, dried herbs, and suede lead the shorter palate, with furry tannins still quite present until a lightly smoked stone finish. This is feeling age, and I wish I could have tasted it in the vibrancy of youth.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
K - Little Vintners Cabernet Franc 2022
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA pleasant lifted cab franc nose with brambles and forest floor opens, before the juicy attack with blackberry, earth, and leafy herbal notes. The finish is dry and showing some sticky tannins yet to disperse. This is a fine rustic red at the moment, and you can serve it with barbecue ribs or chops. It is more of a drink now with food red. Sourced from vineyards on Oliver and Osoyoos.Prices:| BC | $34.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Hillside Heritage Series Cabernet Franc 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Hillside Heritage Series Franc is a classy take on this variety that takes me toward St. Emilion thanks to the fine clay in its lake bottom lacustrine soils. Elegance and subtlety are missing in many cabinet French examples, but they are on display here along with juicy cherries and black raspberries. The acidity and tension provide a valuable foil to the final dusting of tannins. The fruit comes off Cinwick Vineyard below the Naramata Road, on the aforementioned heavier lacustrine soils. I like this with a mushroom risotto or a pappardelle dish. Drink or hold, there is no rush. Fine value too.Prices:| BC | $34.00 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Narrative Cabernet Franc 2019
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThese cabernet franc grapes were sourced from a selection of vineyards stretching south from Summerland to Osoyoos and the border. This was fermented and aged in concrete tanks for 11 months. It’s nice to see a mature wine release with a full five years of bottle age. Look for earthy, spicy dark red fruit with a brush of bramble and smoke. The palate is full-bodied, but the tannins are a bit dry, suggesting perhaps it is time to drink up. Barbecue ribs or lamb chops would be a match for this wine that is ready to drink.Prices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml |
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04 August 2025
90PTS
Bodegas Sentencia El Indulto Bobales Ancianas 2021
Utiel-Requena, Valencia and Murcia, SpainAlberto Pedrón comes from a long line of vine growers in Los Pedrones, a village of fewer than 200 inhabitants in the comarca of Utiel-Requena, Valencia. In 2006, a 6 hectare plantation that had been tended by Alberto’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather was scheduled to be scrubbed up, and he decided to take action. To save the vineyard and, by extension, a way of working and living, he resurrected the family bodega. This special organic Bobal comes from their oldest vineyards in red clay soils, and spent 9 months in used French barrels. Wild blueberry, boysenberry, scrubby resinous herbs flood a juicy, medium bodied palate, with earthy ferrous notes and pencil shavings woven throughout, and black tea tannins to frame through a spicy finish. Lovely freshness to this deeper wine, making it particular friendly with grilled meat / root veg.Prices:| ON | $36.95 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Viñas Serranas Ciclón Rufete 2022
Castilla-Leon, SpainFrom older vines rooted in granite and schist terraces around 650m, this Rufete was native fermented with 15% whole bunch in small tanks, with 3 weeks maceration. It was finished primarily in French barrels for 10 months. Perfumed cherry, crunchy plum, raspberries, are framed with fine downy / grippy tannins, wrapping around a juicy core, and finishing super saline. An earlier piece has kept alcohol low and bright (12.67%), encouraging taking this with a slight chill. 15,000 bottles produced.Prices:| ON | $28.00 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Filipa Pato & William Wouters Dinamica DNMC Baga 2022
Bairrada, Northern Portugal, PortugalThis biodynamic Baga is sourced partially from Filipa and William’s estate vineyards in Ois do Bairro, and partially from other limestone soiled growers in various villages in Bairrada. There’s a mix of bush vines and trellised plants with an average age of 40 years. The younger vines have been propagated by massale selection from the old vines in an effort to maintain diversity and select the best plant material available. Handpicked, this is partial whole cluster and fermented and raised entirely in tank with a very gentle extraction and long (4 week) maceration, adding the fine, firm structure here. Perfumed wild plum, tayberry is scented with fragrant scrubby herbs and wildflowers, and boned with long, lithe tannins along the slender frame. The finish is long and saline, adding to the purity and finesse of this lighter red. A real charmer.Prices:| ON | $28.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Suertes del Marqués NAT'Cool! 2022
Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainIn collaboration with Niepoort, another visionary winemaker, this is Suertes des Marqués’ version of NAT’Cool! All the NAT'Cool! range were created to meet certain criteria: be made as naturally as possible, be low alcohol, be terroir-driven, use native grapes to the region, be affordable, and be so smashable that it's only sold in 1L bottles. This Listán Negro came from vineyards with loamy clay soils, 420-460m. It was native fermented whole berry in concrete, where it rested 6 months. Opening with a swing of reduction, this moves into downy plum, wild cherry, persimmon, candle wax, with chewy/sticky black tea tannins to frame. Acidity is bright throughout, and marine laced. Enjoy with a slight chill and charcuterie platter.Prices:| ON | $37.00 | 1000ml |
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91PTS
Niepoort NAT'Cool! Tinto Bairrada 2023
Bairrada, Northern Portugal, PortugalDirk Niepoort's NAT'Cool! range of wines were created to meet certain criteria : be made as naturally as possible, be low alcohol, be terroir-driven, use native grapes to the region, be affordable, and be so smashable that it's only sold in 1L bottles. This lighter, shining red is 40-100 year old baga vines from the limestone laced, clay soils of Bairrada. This was native fermented and aged in stainless, to preserve the purity of fruit. Wild cherry, perfumed raspberry, crushed herbs teem throughout this lifted, fresh red, with fine, long tannins taking this through a saline finish. Such a charmer, and best enjoyed with a slight chill.Prices:| BC | $32.00 | 1000ml |
| ON | $26.00 | 1000ml |
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89PTS
Anthony Buchanan Mourvèdre Pacific Northwest 2024
Rattlesnake Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesSourced from the Zillah Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, the grapes were destemmed before going to open top tanks, and then spent 14 days on the skins. It spent 5 months in 57% amphora and 43% third fill French oak. This begins with deep, rich prunes, red raspberry, and ripe black plums. There's rich, slippery red and black fruits, dried plum, very ripe cherry all coddled by soft tannins on the palate. It's well structured and appealing, ably borne by a supporting acidity.Prices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Anthony Buchanan Petit Sirah Pacific Northwest 2024
Rattlesnake Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesSourced from the Zillah Vineyard, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, the grapes were fermented whole cluster, partially carbonic and then foot trodden. The juice was then pressed off after seven days to ferment in puncheon and amphora. It spent 5 months in 40% amphora, 40% puncheon, and 20% third fill Hungarian oak. Carbonic maceration tends to lower acidity and produce a noticeably lighter, softer texture on the palate. It is used most notably in some Beaujolais production. The wine is buoyant, light, smooth, and fruity, unlike, a typical California version. Simple, pleasing fresh blackberry, raspberry, loganberry fills the palate, and finishes with some blackberry skin tang. It would hold hands well with an all-the-fixins burger.Prices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml |
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01 August 2025
88PTS
Bartier Bros. Pristine Riesling 2024
Rattlesnake Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThe Pristine label is how Bartier Bros chose to differentiate their Crafted in BC (CIBC) wines from the 2024 vintage. This riesling was sourced from Zillah vineyard, in Washington State's Rattlesnake Hills AVA. After destemming, crushing, and pressing on site, this was transported north to BB's Oliver winery. Bright and crisp, this bone dry riesling rings with spring green veg, subtle white flowers, and white grapefruit through a spritely finish. One for dry Riesling freaks to crack into this summer.Prices:| BC | $18.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Moon Curser Confiscated Riesling 2024
Lake Chelan, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesI expected a greater number of replacement Rieslings, especially considering that Washington State has the second largest plantings of Riesling grapes globally. The 2024 Confiscated is sourced from Rocky Pond Estate Winery in Lake Chelan, Washington, located approximately two hours south of Moon Curser. Fermented and bottled in BC, this is a well made, harmonious riesling with pure apple and a bit of peach, and enough acidity to keep its 15 grams of residual sugar in balance. Perfect for a warm summer day on the patio with some grilled shrimp.Prices:| BC | $25.99 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling 2023
GermanyErnie Loosen is a driven winemaker, and Riesling is his passion. This label has always been of great value as an introduction to Mosel Riesling. Juicy and ripe, it's a mix of pear juice, yellow apples, and an intoxicating Mosel perfume with a hint of spice. You get all that and more at only 8.5%. It is easy to like and even easier to drink. Stock up.Prices:| BC | $19.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $17.95 | 750ml |
| NFL | $21.16 | 750ml |
| QC | $18.05 | 750ml |
| MB | $18.39 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2022
Mosel, GermanyThe "spice garden" has long been a prized wine at Loosen, and when it is configured as a spätlese or late harvest, it is indeed special. Typically juicy and electric, its exotic fruit characters enthrall, while the bright acidity and spice complement its late harvest aspects. Richer than a kabinett and coming with more body, the spätlese is said to be the purest expression of the terroir. Weathered, red volcanic soil is unique to the Mosel and is said to be responsible for the spice and exotic character of this wine. I love the pineapple, orange, and melon, as well as the equally effusive lemon acidity. There's no hurry here, so drink or hold.Prices:| BC | $49.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Riesling 2024
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThe '24 Dirty Laundry Riesling was sourced from Yakima Valley, Washington State. The style is just off-dry with ripe Granny Smith apple, honey, and lemon zest. The palate boasts fresh lemon, lime, and grapefruit, with some underlying minerality. I prefer this wine with food and a bit of spice. A pulled pork sandwich would be the match.Prices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Hester Creek Riesling Columbia Valley Collection 2024
Ancient Lakes, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesA light mix of green apple, white peach and citrus opens, before a similar palate of sweet and sour fruit and a soft texture. Ready to drink, the winery suggests sweet and sour chicken with chilli-ginger vegetable skewers. The fruit was grown south of the border in the Ancient Lakes AVA of the Columbia Valley.Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Tightrope Winery Riesling Fleet Road Vineyard 2023
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe ’23 Riesling Fleet Road Vineyard is grown on the Naramata Bench from sustainably grown, hand picked estate grapes. The nose is fresh and the attack is crisp, accentuated by the dry nature of the wine. The palate is a mix of lime rind and starfruit with a spicy finish. This wine can take on some bigger menu items, such as a Kung Pao chicken dish or grilled salmon.Prices:| BC | $26.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Lightning Rock Riesling Arete Vineyard 2024
Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThis riesling from Washington State has an approachable, easy-drinking style. Sourced from Arete Vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA near Othello, Washington, the grapes are organically farmed on vines planted in 1983 along a north-facing slope, which provides cooler growing conditions, enhancing freshness and acidity. The wine offers a blend of crisp green apple and tropical fruit, complemented by an off-dry palate balanced with just enough acidity. It is well suited for serving chilled alongside light appetizers.Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Monte Creek Living Land Series Organic Riesling 2024
Thompson Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe style is lean and austere, with notes of crab apple to open before a mid-palate with a rush of tart lime with lemon and chamomile. Acid freaks will appreciate this taut and tight style, but for everyone else, it's best served with a creamy fish or pasta dish to complement the acidity. Fresh and clean, it just needs a touch of sugar to balance the project. The wine is certified organic.Prices:| BC | $23.99 | 750ml |
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