Artisan Wine Co. N/V Wine O'Clock Sauvignon Blanc (Cellared-In-Canada)
Availability: Private wine shops
Cost: $9.49 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: October 9th, 2017
Tasting Notes: A multi-country, multi-vintage Sauvignon Blanc compiled and finished in BC (hence the "Cellared-In-Canada" moniker) offering a low-cost and fairly bland example of the French variety. Sadly, at "Wine O'Clock" there's no time for the grape's natural pungency or tension. What there is in abundance is flabby, green apple and melon fruit aromas and flavours with hints of citrus peel on the short finish.
Would make a good companion to a white sangria recipe. Drink now.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca
Artisan Wine Co. N/V Pendragon Velvet Red Cabernet Sauvignon (Cellared-In-Canada)
Availability: Private wine shops
Cost: $9.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: April 7th, 2016
Tasting Notes: This multi-region, multi-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon will only appeal to those who like their red table wines to be (nearly) as sweet as a dessert wine or for those looking for the red wine base for a Sangria concoction. Prune-y through and through with black cherry liqueur and spice notes. Drink now.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2016 IconWines.ca
Artisan Wine Co. N/V Pendragon Satin White Pinot Grigio (Cellared-In-Canada)
Availability: Private wine shops
Cost: $9.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: April 6th, 2016
Tasting Notes: Produced from fruit sourced from, well, anywhere and everywhere and then combined with small amounts of BC grapes. Though lacking in any unique regionality or distinct character, this off-dry Pinot Grigio drinks like a well crafted, Tropical fruit-infused cocktail with decent balance between its acidic and sweet elements. Spicy Thai or Sushi take-out should pair well. Drink now.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2016 IconWines.ca
