Apr 18 2008

Sandhill Gamay Noir (British Columbia, 2006)

Category: GamayMike @ 6:45 am
Sandhill Gamay Noir This wine is a Gamay Noir from the Okanagan Valley
$19 CAD Purchased from British Columbia Liquor
Two Trophies
  • Aromas of berries and pepper.
  • Light and fresh aroma.
  • Higher tannins and not well balanced with strong alcohol taste.
  • Would pair well with grilled steak or hearty meal.
  • Decanting is highly recommended.
  • This wine is young, cocky and a little bit arrogant… but it will grow on you if you let it. It’s like that young rookie that gets drafted into the league every year… there is some promise there, but not nearly as much as he would have you believe… maybe give it a few more years to mature for it to reach it’s full potential.
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Mar 13 2008

Gray Monk Pinot Noir (British Columbia, 2006)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 7:24 am
Gray Monk Pino Noir 2006 This is a Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Gray Monk Estate Winery is the oldest family owned and operated winery in British Columbia. This is a wine that we enjoyed very much and fully recommending you pick up a bottle if you can find it…..If you live in America then chances are you will not be able to get this bottle unless you take a trip up north….and if you do…let me know because i will want you to bring back a bottle or two for me.
$20 CAD from British Columbia Liquor
Four Trophies
  • Aromas of berries fresh oats and a touch of vanilla.
  • Earthy flavors with moderate tannins.
  • Tastes of honey on the finish.
  • Dry, smooth and velvety.
  • Flavors of green apples
  • This wine is like the librarian…..Her hair is up, she has glasses, and is very scholarly looking……but don’t let that fool you because when she lets her hair down you know she is all women.
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Mar 09 2008

Blue Grouse Pinot Noir (British Columbia, 2003)

Category: Pinot NoirMike @ 10:16 am
Blue Grouse 2003 This is a Pinot Noir from Vancouver Island. I first tried this wine at Haro’s Restaurant in the Sidney Pier Hotel on Vancouver Island. I enjoyed it so much that I brought a bottle home to enjoy again.
$20 CAD from British Columbia Liquor
Four Trophies
  • Aromas of fruit with a slight touch of mint
  • Nutmeg, and anise were also detected on the nose
  • Very smooth with soft tannins.
  • Slightly sweet off the start
  • Very dry finish
  • Subtle cherry flavor mixed with oak and earth
  • A great wine with an incredible bouquet that is very different from the taste….much like a girl in your class that you do not really know outside of class; but once you do get to know her you find that she is very different from your original conceptions. That is not a bad thing…just and unexpected twist.
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Feb 15 2008

William Maltman’s Double Red (British Columbia 2003/2004)

Category: BlendEddie @ 7:04 am
No Bottle Image Available This wine is a blend of Marechal Foch and Gamay Noir. This wine is produced on Vancouver Island in British Columbia and may be difficult to find outside of that area. If you are on Vancouver Island we highly recommend that you try this wine if you enjoy wines that are more rich, earthy and dry. We tried our best to get a picture of the bottle but could not find one anywhere. The wine is produced at Godfrey Brownell Vinyards in Duncan British Columbia.
$20
Four and a Half Trophies
  • Flavors of smoke, cedar and plum.
  • Deep and dark.
  • Decanting is recommended.
  • Great with grilled red meats or pasta.
  • Very hearty yet very drinkable.
  • Deep , Dark, and complex…Like a mysterious women you see and talk with briefly on the subway… she gets off at the next stop and you wonder if you will ever see her again.
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Jan 01 2008

Tinhorn Creek Merlot (British Columbia 2004)

Category: MerlotMike @ 11:47 am
Tinhorn Creek Merlot This is a Merlot from the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find any retailer the sells Canadian wines here in Arizona. You may have a hard time finding this wine outside of Canada. If you are ever in Canada we highly recommend that you pick up some wine and share it with your friends.
$17
Four Trophies
  • Dark berry flavors.
  • Decanting is recommended.
  • Smooth and spicy.
  • Great with virtually any meat dish from burgers to steaks.
  • This wine is like a wild child….time in the decanter will sooth out some of her rough edges but still leave her with the strength and spiciness that makes her personality so outgoing and adventurous.
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