Maury is known for its sweet, fortified red wines made from Grenache, but we are increasingly seeing the dry version, also very interesting. This one includes 20% of Carignan; it offers a dark ruby colour, a rich nose of black fruits, anise and liquorice. Generously tannic but not aggressively so; the emphasis is on the ripe fruity taste. Finish is lifted by acidity and the alcohol is well under control.
Layered, complex and elegant with black fruit and spice, savoury, firm, but fine tannins, and fresh, long finish. The winery, part of the Terrabella Group, has a négociant philosophy, capitalizing on the diversity that exists in BC and working with growers to acquire quality grapes in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys to produce single-vineyard wines. The wine makes a great case for the growth of Syrah in BC.
From two contrasting Cowichan Valley sites, with extended lees contact to achieve added texture. Orchard and stone fruit on top precede a fresh entry with subtle apricot, tropical and citrus notes wrapped in crisp acidity.
Pale straw in colour with a spicy apple nose that melds seamlessly into vanilla oak; medium- to full-bodied, dry, elegant, fresh and lively on the palate with well-extracted fruit.
This pure expression of Chardonnay exudes lemon, pear, green apple, white peach and smoky minerals. On the taste buds, it is mid-weight and dry with moderate acidity and a lengthy finale.
Something of a rarity — a rosé from the Beaujolais-Villages appellation. Pale salmon in colour, the nose offers cherry and plum aromas topped with a floral note; it’s medium-light bodied, dry with ripe cherry flavours and a fresh, crisp finish. A versatile and tasty wine that works well with poultry and seafood.
A well-priced Aussie Shiraz. Dense purple-black in colour; cedary, blackberry nose with smoky oak; full-bodied, richly extracted black plum flavour backed by vanilla oak; firmly structured.