If you are already a fan of Gewurztraminer, you'll instantly recognize the classic aromas in this fragrant variety - lychee and rose water, tangerine peel, exotic spice and citric notes with honeyed undertones. It is wonderfully weighted and oily on the palate with impressive concentration and mouth-filling flavours of fruit and spice. It has a bright acidity to balance the sweetness and a long finish.
I love to pair Gewurztraminer with curries or fresh and spicy noodle salads.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - January 19th, 2012

The Kerner has the aromatics to lure you back to the glass, sniff after sniff.
Peaches, pears and grapefruit swimming in rose water. On the palate it's crisp and grapey with honey tangerines, bright lime and subtle exotic spice flavours.
Attractively off-dry perfect for cheese plates served with sumer fruits or spiced Asian dishes.
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 21st, 2007

Gray Monk celebrates 30 years this year - making them one of BC's oldest wineries.
The Brut Rose is made in the traditional method (as Champagne is) and from the varieties Gamay and Pinot Meunier.
It's a salmon-hued bubbly with aromas of fresh summer berries, peaches and orange peel. The bubbles are fine, there is a kiss of sweetness to make the flavours pop. Similar peach, tart summer berries and juicy citrus flavours dominate and the finish is juicy.
A sparkling for any occasion, but it will pair nicely with salmon, soft and mild cheeses, turkey, mildly spicy dishes or most appetizers.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - June 28th, 2012

A golden-hued, traditional method sparkling wine with rich toasty/leesy aromas, wild honey, apples and obvious mineral notes. Creamy and full-bodied on the palate with ample mousse, stone fruit flavours and lemon zest lingering on the palate.
A wonderful example of BC bubbly made from Chardonnay and Riesling!
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - January 26th, 2008

This delicious blend of Riesling and Chardonnay is made in traditional method of second fermentation in the bottle - which creates not only the bubbles but the complexity.
Wow - this bubbly really pops - pretty aromas of crisp orchard fruits (notably peaches) with honey, citrus blossoms and just the right dose of toast. It has a lovely mousse on the palate layered with crisp citrus, tart green apple and a kiss of sweetness. Fresh, bright and fragrant and very, very enjoyable!

©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 30th, 2010