Casella's Lucky Penny White is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Grigio. It has a showy nose of melon, pineapple, vanilla caramels, coconut, tangerine peel and honeysuckle. The palate, albeit sweet, isn't over the top. It has a rounded weight and a tangy citrus and spiced finish.
Pair with yellow curries, chili and veggie stir-fries or sushi with plenty of wasabi.
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 3rd, 2013

A fun and frivolous style of wine with aromas of pear compote, citrus, honey and floral notes. It has an attractive weight with a slight spritz or vivace to it. Approachable and slightly sweet with caramel, honey citrus peel and spice on the palate.
Recommended pairings: spaghetti carbonara, fish or mushroom risotto
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 3rd, 2013

A perfect summer party/barbecue red that won't break the bank but will please a crowd. The aromas here are sweet cassis, vanilla, mint and baking spice with just a hint of green bean. The palate is juicy and it offers chocolate, espresso and cassis layered with sweet spice, leather and tobacco.
A wine for steak, portobello burgers, ribs or burgers.
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 3rd, 2013

If you love the bold and buttery versions of Chardonnay - this one is for you.
Butterscotch and pineapple chunks, vanilla and baking spice dominated by clove. On the palate, vanilla liqueur, creamed buttery caramel and juicy tangerine flavours are wrapped in spice. A crowd-pleaser with a lively palate and spicy finish.
Pair with smoked Gouda, cornbread spiked with jalapeno or corn-on-the-cob.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 2nd, 2013

Casella's Lucky Penny Red is a crowd-pleaser. A jelly jar of raspberry and blueberry with sarsaparilla, vanilla, baking spices and spearmint. The palate is smooth and plush with gobs of sunwarmed berries and spiced chocolate. A wine for barbecued ribs, burgers, pizza or chili - basically grilling and watching the game, foods.
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Wine Diva reviewed - March 21st, 2013

This Aussie GSM is comprised of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre and it's my favourite of the Barossa Gold line.
Expect a flourish of black raspberries, rose petals, sarsaparilla, damson plum, baking spices, white pepper and roasted mocha notes. The palate is supple with generous fruit; sweetly spiced espresso mocha is layered with pepper and chunky plum cake flavours. A mouth-filling wine with lovely balance.
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Wine Diva reviewed - March 8th, 2013

Although I'm not sure of the composition, I assume this "Meritage" red contains: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a strong possibility of Cabernet Franc.
Although the Neck of the Woods winery is located in the Fraser Valley, they use fruit from their own vineyards and the South Okanagan.
You cannot fault these folks for their wine prices, especially while most Meritage reds in BC are $30+. Aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate and plums with grapey notes that are layered with vanilla, sweet spices and roasted herbs. It's a solid and approachable wine with smoked plums and dark berries, cedar chips and vanilla, coffee and dried herbs. Nice acidity keeps it bright and the smooth finish trails bittersweet chocolate and spice.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 25th, 2013

A very pleasing nose of chocolate and cassis, plush ripe cherries, baking spices and espresso atop vanilla. The palate follows suit with supple dark berry flavours, mocha and sweet spice. Approachable with good balance and a smooth finish.
The 2009 will be available to taste in the International Tasting Room at Vancouver International Wine Fest 2013.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 22nd, 2013

This sibling to the 337 Cabernet is a supple and approachable red that launches with fragrant cloves and exotic spices, cherries then chocolate, vanilla and black raspberries. The palate is smooth but has good vibrancy. Flavours of cherries and berries lead to a finish of dark chocolate and baking spice. A solid and tasty red with no rough edges.
Recommended with: hard cheeses, grilled beef, spaghetti Bolognese or burgers.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 5th, 2013

The somewhat gothic labeled California red blend includes Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot.
It is what you would expect, a plush fruit-forward red with chocolate and berries, molasses and plum cake, baking spices and vanilla. It is supple with loads of cherry, berry and milk chocolate flavours underscored by spice and vanilla. Smooth, lush - a straightforward crowd pleaser.
A perfect game day wine with grilled foods, burgers, chili, spicy ribs or pan pizza.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 30th, 2013