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Lakeside Cellars 2019 Portage White - 87pts

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Portage White (East Bench Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $22 (including taxes)
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: July 15th, 2020

Tasting Notes: A blend of 71% un-oaked Chardonnay and 29% Sauignon Blanc, the orchard fruit-scented Portage White is nicely balanced with an emphasis on playful acidity livening the oily body/texture, creating a crisp and lifted finish. Will make an excellent Summer Sipper which can be enjoyed on its own or with patio favourites; tapas, Mexican or salads. Drink now-2021.

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Pinot Gris - 87pts

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Pinot Gris (East Bench Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $21 (including taxes)
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: July 12th, 2020

Tasting Notes: A pleasant, fruit-forward Pinot Gris with some roundness and a touch of weight. Stone fruits lead the way on the nose and palate with lifted, nectarine and peach characters aplenty. Finish is long, balanced and mouth watering, making it very food-friend. Drink now-2021.

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc - 86pts

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc (East Bench Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $25 (including taxes)
Alcohol: 12.8%
Date Tasted: July 9th, 2020

Tasting Notes: Opens with muted funk on the lightly pungent nose of lemon grass, passion fruit and peas. This is followed by a nicely constructed, yet, watery palate of gooseberry, citrus and mineral characters. Finish offers mouth cleansing acidity but doesn't hold any lasting weight. Drink now-2021.

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Rosé - 86pts

Lakeside Cellars 2019 Rosé (East Bench Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $23 (including taxes)
Alcohol: 12.8%
Date Tasted: July 7th, 2020

Tasting Notes: A medium amber rosé comprised of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc, offering a subtle nose of alpine strawberry, nectarine and Rainier cherry aromas. A bit watery, mid-palate, with the texture of table grape flesh and peach'n'grapefruit acidity showing on the tail-end and through the moderate-plus, lip-smacking, dry finish. Ready to go now, as (pretty much) all blush wines are. Drink 2020-2021.