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Calliope Wines 2022 Figure 8 White - 87pts

Calliope Wines 2022 Figure 8 White - BC VQA

Availability: Direct from the winery here and VQA stores
Cost: $19.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 9th, 2023

Tasting Notes: The Calliope brand is produced by the same family behind Okanagan Valley's iconic Burrowing Owl and offers well-made, approachable wines at entry-level prices. The Figure 8 White is a blend of 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Gewürztraminer, 15% Riesling and 5% Viognier sourced from vineyards in both the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys.

The style is crisp and dry with energetic notes of apple, lemon-lime, stonefruit, lime zest and peach pit. Pair with shrimp and prawn dishes and enjoy it in its youth. Drink now-2024.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Autumn Gold - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Autumn Gold (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: VQA stores and direct from winery here
Cost: $19.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: June 8th, 2023

Tasting Notes: Wild Goose's Autumn Gold is an off-dry blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Blanc which, despite the name, makes you think of hot, Summer nights thanks to its juicy and chewy notes of Tropical fruit and orchard favourites like ripe peach, Asian pear and apricot. A nice wave of citrus acidity keeps the palate fresh and lively. Ready to go now. Pair with your favourite appies or late-night snack foods. Drink 2023-2025.

JoieFarm 2020 A Noble Blend - 89pts

JoieFarm 2020 A Noble Blend (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here, BCLDB stores and VQA stores
Cost: $24 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.6%
Date Tasted: August 24th, 2022
@JoieFarm

Tasting Notes: Though best served chilled to highlight its crispness and texture, this is a wine that can sit in your glass and evolve. The pleasant aromatics work at any temperature but the palate grows more exotic as it warms, mixing stone fruit and citrus characters with lush, Tropical fruit. Spice lingers on the lemon peel-kissed finish. Ready to go now. Drink 2022-2024.

La Frenz Winery 2021 Alexandria - 88pts

La Frenz Winery 2021 Alexandria (Naramata Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $23 + taxes
Alcohol: 11.6%
Date Tasted: May 31st, 2022

Tasting Notes: An off-dry, rich blend of 50% Muscat and 50% Schonburger sourced from the winery's Naramata Bench vineyards. Uber-ripe and creamy on the exotic fruit and melon scented nose with a touch of candied fruit on the well balanced palate which offers relief from the residual sugar by way of a refreshing wave of fresh peach acidity. Enjoy on a sunny patio with friends (and be prepared to open a 2nd bottle). Drink now-2024.

Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 2020 Modest Wines The Elder Vicar - 87pts

Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 2020 Modest Wines The Elder Vicar (BC VQA)

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $21.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 11.9%
Date Tasted: May 13th, 2021

Tasting Notes: An off-dry blend of Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer (percentages withheld) which finishes somewhat dry thanks to plenty of sweetness-balancing, crabapple and citrus acidity. Muscat and Gewurztraminer lead the way, tonally, with plenty of candied grape and gooey gooseberry aromas and flavours. Look for additional notes of blossoms, spice and pears and mid-palate minerality. Ready to go now. Drink now-2022.

Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 2020 Modest Wines La Graves Robber - 90pts

Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 2020 Modest Wines La Graves Robber (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $26.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 11.9%
Date Tasted: May 11th, 2021

Tasting Notes: A beautifully balanced and textured, Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend (81/19 split) which spent some time in oak barrels, rounding the edges of the racy profile of crisp orchard fruit, honeysuckle, stone fruit and tangy citrus aromas and flavours. The mouth-watering, long finish offers lingering mineral and spices making this Graves-inspired blend a nice match for shellfish and sushi dinners. Ready to go now. Drink now-2022.

Blasted Church Vineyards 2018 Hatfield's Fuse - 86pts

Blasted Church Vineyards 2018 Hatfield's Fuse (Skaha Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from the winery here. BCLDB stores
Cost: $16-20 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.5%
Production: 7025 cases
Date Tasted: October 28th, 2020

Tasting Notes: A white blend of Germanic and French aromatic varietals (a whopping 11 grape varieties in total) with a pleasant, bright offering of orchard and citrus fruit supported by layers of spice and fleshy, grapiness. Very snack-food friendly. Drink now-2022.

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.

Calliope Wines 2018 Figure 8 White - 88pts

Calliope Wines 2018 Figure 8 White - BC VQA

Availability: Direct from the winery here and VQA stores
Cost: $16.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 1st, 2020

Tasting Notes: A well-balanced and well-priced blend of aromatic varieties sourced from the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, offering a harmonious mix of floral and orchard fruit aromas on the pleasant nose and complimentary flavours of melons, citrus and stonefruit on the (slightly) off-dry palate. That kiss of sugar helps counterbalance the kiwi and lemon acidity on the moderate finish where a touch of spice, steel and peach linger. Drink now-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2020 IconWines.ca

Winemaker's Cut 2019 Boho Beat - 89pts

Winemaker's Cut 2019 Boho Beat (Oliver) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $18-22 (including taxes)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Production: 1500 cases
Date Tasted: May 21st, 2020

Tasting Notes: An effortlessly enjoyable blend of Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Riesling and Kerner (percentages omitted) with a well-balanced, vivacious palate that shines when paired with a salty and/or tangy main dishes or snack food. Mouthfeel is lively with a hint of sweetness and an effervescent, citrus twang dancing above exotic, Tropical fruit and mineral flavours. Finishes a tad short, on its own, but comes alive when accompanying food. Ready to go now. Drink 2020-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2020 IconWines.ca

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2019 Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris - 88pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2019 Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here, BCLDB Stores and VQA stores
Cost: $17.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 12%
Production: 23,000 cases
Date Tasted: April 22nd, 2020
@Quails_Gate

Tasting Notes: Not surprisingly, this Chasselas-Pinot Blanc-Pinot Gris blend is the top selling, BC VQA white wine in BC. Certainly, in part, due to the sheer volume produced each vintage (there are more cases of this one label than the total output of many of the Province's boutique wineries), but mostly due to its impressive consistency, year-to-year and its versatility as a dinner companion to white meat dishes (of both the land and sea varieties).

Always clean, always crisp. Look for refreshing and vibrant notes of Asian pear flesh, grapefruit peel, lemon, peach pit and steel on the appealing nose and the mouth-watering palate. Drink now-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2020 IconWines.ca

Chateau Des Charmes N/V Brut Sparkling Wine - 89pts

Chateau Des Charmes N/V Brut Sparkling Wine (Niagara-on-The-Lake) Niagara Peninsula - Ontario

Availability: Direct from the winery here
Cost: $25.95 (750ml) or $15.95 (375ml)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: December 7th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A traditional method Brut with fine, persistent beads, produced from Chardonnay and Pinto Noir grapes sourced from vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula by Chateau Des Charmes. Offers a nice balance between its tangy citrus and ripe, orchard fruit characters on the peaches'n'cream nose and the yeasty, biscuit-infused, slightly off-dry palate. Finish is lively and refreshing with lingering, steely minerality and crisp citrus. Drink now-2021.
- 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

Chateau Des Charmes 2017 Atelier White - 87pts

Chateau Des Charmes 2017 Atelier White (Niagara-On-The-Lake) Niagara Peninsula - Ontario

Availability: Direct from the winery here and select LCBO stores
Cost: $14.95
Alcohol: 12%
Production: 1802 cases
Date Tasted: October 8th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A crisp, off-dry blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Auxerrois (percentages withheld), the Atelier balances its residual sugar with plenty of mouth-watering, citrus and Asian pear acidity and flavours. Look for juicy, ripe melon notes and a touch of minerality and spice on the crowd pleasing, amuse-bouche friendly palate. Finish is short, but when paired with food, no one will notice. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Compania de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez 2017 Basa Blanco - 89pts

Compania de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez 2017 Basa Blanco (Rueda DO) Spain

Availability: BCLDB stores and private wine shops like Everything Wine
Cost: $19.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: September 18th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A delightfully crisp'n'fruity blend of Verdejo, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc vinified to near dryness, leaving a touch of residual sugar to add to the body and texture which, otherwise, offers layers of tangy acidity and light, flinty minerality. Look for lemon drop, honeydew and orchard fruit aromas and flavours and pair with your favourite bag of crisps/chips. Drink now-2020.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

JoieFarm 2018 A Noble Blend - 90pts

JoieFarm 2018 A Noble Blend (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here, BCLDB stores and VQA stores
Cost: $22.52 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.6%
Production: 4780 cases
Date Tasted: August 13th, 2019
@JoieFarm

Tasting Notes: The 2018 edition of A Noble Blend stays pretty consistent with recent vintages of the (lightly) off-dry, food-friendly wine, though, last year Pinot Blanc was missing and it has now been returned to the fold. The final blend is 47% Gewurztraminer, 31% Riesling, 9% Pinot Auxerrois, 8% Pinot Blanc and 4% Muscat sourced from Naramata Bench, Summerland and East Kelowna vineyards, as per usual.

Though best served chilled to highlight its crispness and texture, this is a wine that can sit in your glass and evolve. The pleasant aromatics work at any temperature but the palate grows more exotic as it warms, mixing stone fruit and citrus characters with lush, Tropical fruit. Spice lingers on the lemon peel-kissed finish. Ready to go now. Drink 2019-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2018 Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris - 88pts

Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2018 Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris (West Kelowna) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here, BCLDB Stores and VQA stores
Cost: $17.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Production: 18,300 cases
Date Tasted: May 20th, 2019

Tasting Notes: Clean, crisp and so refreshing, this blend of 60% Chasselas, 20% Pinot Blanc, and 20% Pinot Gris makes an excellent pairing for your next sun-drenched patio visit thanks to its cheerful, citrus and Asian pear scented nose and its mouth-watering, textured and lightly-spiced, stone fruit flavoured palate. Fresh salads topped with your favourite, grilled or poached seafood is the way to go, though, a tasty bag of Kettle chips is a close 2nd choice. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Casa Ferreirinha 2017 Planalto Reserva - 87pts

Casa Ferreirinha 2017 Planalto Reserva 4U (Douro DOC) Portugal

Availability: Private wine shops like Everything Wine
Cost: $15.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: February 14th, 2019

Tasting Notes: An early candidate for the best valued wine of the year, the Planalto is a refreshing, dry blend of native Portugese grapes: 35% Viosinho; 15% each of Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, Códega and Arinto; and 5% Moscatel. Clean, crisp and, admittedly, conservative, this reserved blend is anything but flashy with a good balance of mineral, acid and orchard fruit characters. An inexpensive, food-friendly wine to pair with seafood salads, sushi or light, whipped cheeses. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Black Hills Estate Winery 2017 Alias - 90pts

Black Hills Estate Winery 2017 Alias (Black Sage Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $24.90 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.7%
Date Tasted: September 9th, 2018

Tasting Notes: Aiming for the "quintessential patio sipper", Black Hills hits the mark with their new label, Alias, a harmonious blend of 30% Riesling, 28% Pinot Blanc, 19% Gewurztraminer, 9% Schoenburger, 8% Muscat and 6% Ehrenfelser that combines an aromatic, delicate fruit-infused nose with a vibrant, off-dry palate of ripe'n'tart orchard fruit and a kiss of slate and spice on the moderate-plus finish. Drink now-2019.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca

Black Hills Estate Winery 2017 Alibi - 88pts

Black Hills Estate Winery 2017 Alibi (Black Sage Bench) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here and select VQA and private wine stores
Cost: $24.90 + taxes
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: June 4th, 2018
@blackhillswine

Tasting Notes: Now in its 15th year, Black Hill's Alibi is ever changing, adapting to the vintage conditions, with the 2017 producing a leaner, crisper blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon (an 80/20 split) with plenty of texture and aromatic fruit on the grassy, stone fruit infused nose and on the zesty/lemony, dry'n'mineral-y palate. Pair with seafood and citrus-y salads and avoid rich, spicy dishes like Pad Thai. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca

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