Very good value!
This fresh, light Sauvignon Blanc has peachy hints with citrus, sweet grass and a hint of vanilla on the nose. The palate has a slightly vivace tickle with nice crisp white fruit and citrus flavours. A simple sipper for the patio or pair with fresh shellfish and summer salads.
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Wine Diva reviewed - July 7th, 2010

From the winemaker of the wonderful Kangarilla Road wines comes 2 up a well-priced and sumptuous offering. Concentrated blackberry and sweet minty aromas, blueberries, chocolate and cola spices. Lush on the palate with ripe dark fruit, pepper, leather and warm spices with supple tannins.
2 up is a traditional game of chance - so I'll bet the farm you'll like what's in the bottle.
Pair with burgers, pizza and the like.
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 20th, 2007

Twisted Tree's second label is named for the winery's location, found at the second crossing of Long Creek and Highway 3 just east of Osoyoos. And like Long Creek, this wine will only flow in some years.
The aromas are dark and earthy - plums, black berries and dark chocolate with spice and hints of marzipan. The wine is smooth on the palate with sunbaked earth, black fruit, wild herbs and peppery spices. Very nice structure and balanced acidity with a firm finish.
Nice complexity - well done!
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Wine Diva reviewed - July 5th, 2010

Like the Clay Station Viognier I recently reviewed the 337 is part of the Delicato Family Vineyards portfolio.
It's a ripe, muscular Cabernet with a brilliant garnet color oozing cassis and blackberries, dark earth and spiced chocolate. Solid new world Cabernet flavours, richly spiced with lush fruit, a hint of bell pepper and more chocolate on the finish.
Full-bodied and smooth and exceedingly easy to guzzle.
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Wine Diva reviewed - August 17th, 2007

Melon and spiced pears in cream with vanilla, white floral notes and a hint of honeyed gala apple. On the palate it shows pineapple and melon, vanilla a hint of honey and oak spices. Not overly oaked - a nice balance of fresh flavours and rounded texture.
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Wine Diva reviewed - August 29th, 2008

Plums and stewed fruit aromas, lots of spiced oak, earth and leather with undertones of coconut, vanilla, char, earth and white pepper. Dark and muscular, full-bodied with dark earth, spice, leather and tobacco good acidity and drying, firm tannins on the finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - September 17th, 2008

Vibrant!
Fresh aromas - juicy citrus, crisp pear/apple, mineral notes, honey and fruit blossoms. Surprising power, the balance is lovely - it's not Grigio style but not an over-the-top Pinot Gris either. The best way to describe it is intriguing and pristine - smacking acidity with layers of citrus, honeycomb, mountain stream minerality, a hint of almond, anise and a suggestion of green herbs on the finish.
A screw-cap topper makes it perfect for picnics.
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Wine Diva reviewed - August 14th, 2008

The name 8th Generation refers to the eight generations of Schales family who have dedicated their lives to winemaking - starting in Germany in 1783 and now continuing in Summerland. One of the Okanagan's newest wineries 8th Generation is showing promise.
The Rose is made from 100% Pinot Meunier and is a very pale salmon hue. Aromas of sweet berries, peach skin, orange peel and earthy undertones. On the palate it's refreshing and crisp - pleasantly off-dry with fresh berries, tobacco and lingering cedar and spices on the finish. Snappy acidity with a strong backbone that makes it good for sipping solo or alfresco meals.
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Wine Diva reviewed - August 10th, 2008

The name 8th Generation refers to the eight generations of Schales family who have dedicated their lives to winemaking - starting in Germany in 1783 and now continuing in Summerland. One of the Okanagan's newest wineries 8th Generation is showing promise.
The Riesling reminds me of the dry Rieslings being made (and consumed) in Germany right now. Loads of green apple and mineral aromas, citrus peel, honey and peach skin notes. Zippy and fresh on the palate with spritzy lemon, lime zest and ripe white fruit flavours - lip-smacking good.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 10th, 2008

From one of my favorite Primitivo producers A Mano comes this newly released white, a screw-topped 50/50 blend of the indigenous varietals Fiano and Greco di Tufo.
A rich straw colour with gold glints the Bianco reminds me of my favorite lemon/lime Calippo ice-pops showing lime and sweet lemon, stone mineral and honeysuckle aromas. On the palate it's crisp on the entry with citrus zest then smooths out mid-palate with sweet herbal flavours and has a refreshing finish with lingering lemon-pepper.
Intriguing!
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 15th, 2007

From one of my favourite Puglian producers A Mano is this always delicious Primitivo. Very easy drinking and fresh, oozing blueberry, raspberry and blackberry liqueur aromas with sweet spices and tobacco notes. It's supple and spiced with soft tannins on the finish.
Easy access screwcap and perfect for a summer barbecue!
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 6th, 2008

A succulent Amarone, the Accordini is thick with aromas - cherry and dried fruit, molten chocolate and sweet spice with roasted hazelnut, toffee, a hint of banana and a dense, earthy core. Expect loads of spice, cocoa and rich berry flavours, it is full on the palate with nice acidity to brighten it up. It is dark and decadent - savoury flavours of herbs, roasted espresso beans and smoked, meaty tones hang on the finish. Nice depth, a pleasing chewiness with supple tannins on the finish.
Pair it with rich meat dishes or with hard aged cheeses, after the meal.
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Wine Diva reviewed - March 18th, 2010

I call this a swoon-worthy baby Amarone.
It seduces you with intense aromas of kirsch, prunes, luscious chocolate and espresso with undertones of leather and baking spices. It's rich and densely weighted on the palate and has impressive concentration of sweet cherry, dried fruits, cocoa and coffee flavours with lingering warm spice on the finish. Very well balanced with a supple, elongated finish.
Excellent value.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 2nd, 2009

Opulent aromas - warm, ripe cherries, dried fruits and savoury herbs with a hint of char and cocoa and alluring fruitcake spice notes. Lush and supple on the palate showing dense black fruits, cherries, dark chocolate and allspice - soft acidity, integrated tannins and a silky finish tasting of spiced espresso.
Very good!
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 14th, 2008

Lush and aromatic.
Fresh cherries, dark flowers and mocha-chocolate aromas with a whiff of sweet mint. Bold and smooth on the palate with coffee, dark fruit, earth and leather with a chewy spiced finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 5th, 2007

Golden in the glass with loads of toast, caramel and roasted pineapple aromas with notes of vanilla and sweet spice. On the palate - creamy, ripe fruit and vanilla with lingering oak spice.
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 13th, 2008

From the fantastic Argentine producer Catena comes this Alamos label. The wine is indigo in colour with juicy purple berries, cocoa and smoky sweet spices, cedar chips and crushed dark floral notes. The palate is bold, plush and big-boned with supple fruit, plenty of peppery spice, espresso, dark chocolate and cedary flavours. Fine, slightly bitter tannins llinger.
Very good.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 29th, 2009

Impressively fresh, this Italian Cabernet Franc will win you over with aromas of sweet young berries, bright herbal notes and hint of cocoa. Expect a wine that is smooth and juicy on the palate with pristine berry fruit and mineral flavours. It is medium-full bodied with a long finish and smooth tannins.
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 14th, 2010

Golden hued nectar of the gods. Sweet and rich with musky aromas of wild honey, stewed apricots and tea leaves in an earthy aromatic base. Super sweet in the mouth with flavours of candied mandarin orange peel that sticks to your palate like gum on a shoe on a hot day! Utterly gorgeous
©copyright 2006 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 22nd, 2006

Just what I look for in a Viognier...
White peach, lifted honeysuckle, soft exotic spices,and some tropical notes. Juicy and bright on the palate with crisp fruit, a lush texture and long spiced finish.
Not to be missed!
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - September 5th, 2007