Amulet Wines 2018 Red - 89pts

Amulet Wines 2018 Red (Penticton/Naramata Bench) - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $34.78 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production: 123 cases
Date Tasted: October 29th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A vibrant, Southern Rhone-inspired blend of 46% Grenache, 28% Syrah and 26% Mouvedre showing youthful aromas of cola, vanilla, sweet black licorice, ripe wild berries and fresh, rich flowers. A similar, mouth-watering palate follows, minus the flower notes, but with additional flavours of a medley red fruits and the charred bits of roasted, sweet potatoes. 

Extremely food-friendly thanks to the plethora of wild berry acidity. The winery's suggestion of a braised lamb shoulder seems spot on, but also consider lamb shank or Greek food, in general. Ready to go now. Drink 2019-2022+.

On a side note: The Amulet Wines brand is the side project of long-time Stag's Hollow winemaker, Dwight Sick (now of Moraine Estate Winery), who has long been a fan of Rhone Valley varieties and a proponent of their viability in the Okanagan Valley. This micro label, limited to one white and one red release comprised exclusively of Rhone varieties, is another example of Dwight proving himself right - and we're glad he is. Sold through Roche Wines or direct at https://www.amuletwines.ca/.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Amulet Wines 2018 White - 90pts

Amulet Wines 2018 White (Penticton/Naramata Bench) - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $26.09 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Production: 163 cases
Date Tasted: October 11th, 2019

Tasting Notes: An elegant, food-friendly wine composed of 90% Viognier and 10% Marsanne sourced from Penticton and Naramata Bench vineyards, offering a delicate nose of fresh apricot skins and flesh, canned pears and unpasteurized honey and a mouth-watering, yet, subtly oily palate of Asian pear, white peach, chestnuts, light lime rind and a hint of minerals. Pairs nicely with spicy noodle dishes or with hard cheeses. Ready to go now. Drink 2019-2021.

On a side note: The Amulet Wines brand is the side project of long-time Stag's Hollow winemaker, Dwight Sick (now of Moraine Estate Winery), who has long been a fan of Rhone Valley varieties and a proponent of their viability in the Okanagan Valley. This micro label, limited to one white and one red release comprised exclusively of Rhone varieties, is another example of Dwight proving himself right - and we're glad he is. Sold through Roche Wines or direct at https://www.amuletwines.ca/.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca