Bartier Bros. 2011 Cerqueira Vineyard Semillon - 86pts

Bartier Bros. 2011 Cerqueira Vineyard Semillon (Black Sage Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Select BCLDB stores
Cost: $22
Alcohol: 11.8%
Date Tasted: January 21st, 2013

Tasting Notes: A fresh and vibrant Semillon produced with zero oak contact and fermented using only wild yeast resulting in an honest and uncomplicated wine to pair with tangy or lush seafood dishes. Finishes a bit short after a tart, though, pleasing palate of honeydew, minerals, pear, lime rind and figs. Drink now-2014.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

Bartier-Scholefield 2008 Red Table Wine - 88pts

Bartier-Scholefield 2008 Red Table Wine (Summerland) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 13.7%
Date Tasted: June 21st, 2012

Tasting Notes: Nice Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aromas on the nose of this red blend that also includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Violets, field berries, cardamon, tomato stock and raspberry skins. The dry, medium-bodied palate follows with a solid expression of red fruit flavours and patient oak influence. Cassis, blackberry and tart boysenberry characters are framed by moderate tannins and mouth-watering acidity. This is certainly a food wine with good balance that would compliment and be complimented by smoky, succulent, Sunday roast. Ready to be enjoyed now. Drink now-2014.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca
 
Also see:
Bartier-Scholefield 2010 White Table Wine
Bartier-Scholefield 2010 Rosé Table Wine