Another Cowichan Valley pace-setter for Vancouver Island, this very expressive style brims with bright ripe apple and grapefruit hints wrapped in juicy acidity with tropical notes underpinned by moderate acidity.
Pale gold. Expressive nose of yeast, dried fruits, a touch of rancio; complex and elegant. Very fresh attack, cutting acidity; lots of finesse and intensely flavourful at the same time; impressive presence in the mouth. An excellent Champagne.
Ruby colour. Fine nose of red and black fruits without the vegetal notes sometimes found in Chilean red wines. Full bodied, it fills the mouth; its tannins are finely grained and barely rough. Ready to drink and quite delicious.
Chile is making some very nice (and affordable) Sauvignon Blancs with freshness and packed with flavour. The nose shows guava, tropical fruit, fresh-cut grass and white flowers. It’s crisp and refreshing on the palate with grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours.
Citrus and nutty malt with herbal hoppy scent giving way to well-balanced fruity, malty and nutty flavours, finishing with an IPA-appropriate hit of hoppy bitterness.
Though it might still be fashionable to do so, don’t give up on New World Merlot! This sample from Simi has it all wrapped up with aromas of sweet dark plum, sandalwood, vanilla, mocha and allspice. Rich, warm, perfectly balanced and, well, just yummy. Mind blowingly complex? Maybe not. But impossible to put down? Pretty much.
Bright ruby. Nice red fruit, a touch of spice and oak notes. Medium body, soft texture. Slightly warm, almost firm tannins; nice long finish with a tad of bitterness. Drink now.