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Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Red Horizon - 89pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Red Horizon (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $31.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: July 5th, 2023

Tasting Notes: An engaging, proprietary blend of Merlot (58%), Petite Verdot (13%), Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and lesser parts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and German cross called Dunkelfelder. The nose is rich and joyful with ripe red and black fruit, vanilla bean and sweet incense. The palate takes a dramatic turn towards smoky-dusty-tarry land by way of the most delicious of routes with the fruit along for the ride, but playing quietly in the backseat.

A pleasantly complex and unique blend that is ready to be enjoyed in its youth while your big, tannin-heavy reds mellow in your cellar (or closet). Drink now-2025.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2021 Riesling - 87pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2021 Riesling (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 21st, 2023

Tasting Notes: Feminine with sweet, canned peach and apricot aromas on the delicate nose and a nice blend of ripe orchard fruit and refreshing, citrus acidity on the slightly off-dry palate. Finish is dry and crisp with hints of lemon peel. Drink now-2024.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Gewurztraminer - 89pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Gewurztraminer (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $17.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 19th, 2023

Tasting Notes: An off-dry, candied-fruit scented and flavoured Gewurztraminer beautifully grounded by tropical and orchard fruit acidity creating a crisp, refreshing finish. Loads of texture on the rich palate with a touch of classic, Gewurz spice adding depth. Pair with spicy noodle dishes like ramen or with spicy sushi. Drink now-2025.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Merlot - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Merlot (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $25-27
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 10th, 2023

Tasting Notes: A tasty, fruit-forward blend of Merlot and both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with dusty dark fruit, licorice, toasted oak, baking spice and a touch of menthol on the pleasing nose and lip-smacking palate. A slightly, above average entry in the very crowded, Cab-Merlot market. Drink now-2025.

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.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Pinot Gris - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2022 Pinot Gris (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: May 26th, 2023

Tasting Notes: An off-dry, refreshing Pinot Gris with plenty of crisp, orchard fruit acidity to keep the palate nicely balanced. Classic white peach and nectarine aromas are enhanced with malolactic fermentation notes of buttery, candied fruit. There is also a nice vein of minerals throughout, but most prominently showing on the mouth-watering palate where similar flavours mingle with citrus notes. Ready to go now. Drink now-2025.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Merlot - 89pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Merlot (Okanagan Valley) BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $25.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: May 25th, 2023

Tasting Notes: A dry, medium-plus bodied Merlot with lots of spice and mint accompanying the classic, mixed berry fruit and cacophony of savoury notes on the boisterous nose and the medium tannin palate.

Lots to like here at this price point with many pairing options and no chewy, residual sugar to deal with. Lamb with mint sauce or lean cuts of beef are a good start or go for something more bold like duck served with a wild berry reduction. Enjoy this one in its youth. Drink now-2025.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Riesling - 87pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2020 Riesling (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $23 + taxes
Alcohol: 12.6%
Date Tasted: September 14th, 2022

Tasting Notes: Sourced from winery's 37-year-old Riesling vines on their Okanagan Falls vineyard, this wine offers a subtle expression of the variety on the nose with a combination of peach pit and other stone fruit aromas and light, joyful aromatic notes. The star here is the slightly, off-dry palate with lots to enjoy from tangy, fresh peach acidity to playful, lemony-spices and a touch of herbs. Ready to go now. Drink 2022-2024.

Wild Goose Vineyards 2010 Merlot Reserve - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2010 Merlot Reserve (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $24.99
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: April 22nd, 2013

Tasting Notes: Okanagan Falls' Wild Goose Vineyards, mostly known for its delicious single vineyard aromatic white wines and the uber-popular white blend "Autumn Gold", has been working with consultants to improve the red wine portion of their portfolio. This reserve Merlot is the result and shows great progress over previous vintages offering a lovely, fine tannin texture on the dark berry and oak spice palate while the nose reflects the cool vintage with bright, wild berry fruit and savoury vanilla and light cocoa aromas. The palate-cleansing acid makes this Merlot a great companion for the dinner table with tomato-based dishes making the most obvious pairing. Drink 2013-2015.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

Wild Goose Vineyards 2010 God's Mountain Vineyard Riesling - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2010 God's Mountain Vineyard Riesling (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 13.6%
Date Tasted: July 12th, 2011

Tasting Notes: A delicate nose of apricot, lemon drop and peach fuzz candy aromas is accompanied by light petrol and mineral notes. Crisp acidity follows on the dry palate balanced by a hint of residual sugar and potent citrus and green apple fruit flavours. A raw and powerful Riesling best served chilled, on its own or with a simple seafood dish. Drink 2011-2013.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2011 IconWines.ca

Wild Goose Vineyards 2009 Autumn Gold - 88pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2009 Autumn Gold (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: VQA stores and direct from winery here
Cost: $18.99
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: September 27th, 2010

Tasting Notes: A blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, this smooth and tasty wine offers subtle citrus, papaya and lychee fruit aromas with slate mineral notes on the nose. The off-dry palate is luscious in texture with a creamy mouth feel. Crisp acidity keeps the wine balanced and allows the fruit flavours of apple, pear, citrus and Christmas cake spice to shine. Bit of lingering tartness on the moderate finish refreshes the palate. Drink young, on its own or with light salads. 2010-2011.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2010

Wild Goose Vineyards 2008 Gewurztraminer - 89pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2008 Gewurztraminer (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: Direct from winery. Private wine shops

Price: $19.99 (winery gate), $21.99 (Liberty Wines)

Alcohol: 13.4%

Date Tasted: January 31st, 2010

Tasting Notes: Another excellent Gewurztraminer from BC's Okanagan Valley that offers intense aromas and flavours with yummy spice and everything nice.

Sweet apricot, mandarin, granny-smith apples and vanilla aromas dominate the nose while slate mineral notes add a sense of place and maturity to the bouquet. The flavours, mostly, mirror the aroma notes and introduce a crisp acidity which balances nicely with the off-dry palate.

This isn't a wine to buy and hold but rather one to enjoy over the next two years (2010-2012). Pair it with a butter-lettuce salad with dried fruits, goats cheese and a mildly-tangy dressing or sip it solo, it can hold its own.
- Liam Carrier

Wild Goose Vineyards 2006 Merlot - 87pts

Wild Goose Vineyards 2006 Merlot (Okanagan Falls) Okanagan Valley - BC

Availability: VQA Stores and direct from winery

Cost: $17.99 (The Wine Emporium)

Alcohol: 14.5%

Date Tasted: October 17th, 2009

Tasting Notes: A smooth-talking, fruit-forward Merlot from Okanagan Falls producer Wild Goose Vineyards. The firm is perhaps best known for excellent white single-varietal and blends, but this Merlot proves they are very capable at making reds as well.

This wine has typical Merlot aromas of plum and cassis aromas with flavours of dark-berries, chocolate and plums with medium acidity. Where this wine excels, especially at the under-$20 price point, is with its impressively smooth tannins that speaks to its refinement and quality. Drink 2009-2011. - LC

SKU: 497305
http://www.wildgoosewinery.com/

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