Terra Andina N/V Sparkling Moscato (Vale do Sao Francisco) Brazil
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $16
Alcohol: 7.5%
Date Tasted: January 28th, 2014
Tasting Notes: A 'brunch' wine if ever there was one. This low-alcohol, sweet Moscato with a persistent, fine bead of bubbles, will make a fun and vibrant edition to a Sunday brunch meal of Eggs Benedict. Not a complex wine, but one that delivers clean, ripe, orchard fruit flavours on the lightly textured palate though to candied fruit notes on the short finish. Drink now.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca
Terra Andina 2012 'Fresh' Sauvignon Blanc (D.O. Central Valley) Chile
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $16
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: December 19th, 2013
Tasting Notes: A quiet, muted nose of grapefruit and granny smith apples begins this 'Fresh' Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Central Valley that lives up to its name on the crisp, tangy and watery palate where citrus fruit and green pepper flavours dominate. A touch of residual sugar helps balance the tangy, citrus acidity through to the moderate, mouth-watering finish. Drink now-2014.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca
Terra Andina 2012 'Rich' Malbec (Mendoza) Argentina
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $16
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: October 20th, 2013
Tasting Notes: Lives up to its name on the nose and palate with rich berry fruit and MLF characters, while warm oak and light floral notes add depth. The palate starts thick and ripe with intense, ripe berry fruit and tangy acidity that will appeal to the masses, but it lacks structure and finishes short. Should make for a tasty, affordable party wine where you might not have the need for meaty tannins and will make a good pairing for a wide variety of appetizers. Drink now-2013.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca
