Here is a delicious, snappy and focused Riesling, which offers aromas of tart green apples, lemondrops, lime and honeysuckle with hints of slate and stone fruits. The palate is tangy and dry with racy acidity and long, mouthwatering finish. A stylish white that will keep you coming back for more.
A wine for oozing cream sauces, seafood and white meats.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 5th, 2013

The aromas in this organic Chilean Savvy are roasted capsicum, asparagus, green beans and lime underscored with passionfruit and gooseberry. Sweet and juicy citrus dominates the palate and is layered with tropical fruit, fresh herbs and savoury green vegetables.
Solid style to pair with starter salads or asparagus and goat's cheese quiche.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 4th, 2013

The Ress Green Label is mouthwatering and focused with aromas of lemon peel, slate, stone fruits (apricot and peach) vibrant green apple and honeysuckle. It has a tangy sweetness balanced by racy acidity and a lovely (almost oily) weight. Amazing concentration and length.
A wine for white meats, creamy sauces or cheese or spicier Asian cuisines.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 3rd, 2013

I'm seeing a serious increase in Sauvignon Blanc made in British Columbia. While not all are great, this one will impress you with its fragrant nose of guava, applesauce and passionfruit atop elderflower, honey and grass clippings. On the palate it literally pops guava and passionfruit. It has excellent weight and concentration from some barrel fermentation and citrus peel flavours trail on a tangy finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 3rd, 2013

Partially fermented in and aged in 2-4 year-old French barrels. Blue Mountain continues to make elegant wines from their Okanagan Falls estate and this Sauvignon Blanc is no exception. It hails from the first high-density vineyard of its kind in the Okanagan.
Expect restraint in this wine, citrus peel, mineral and smoke, snap peas and grass clippings surrounded by tart white fruit. Lovely complexity and weight on a palate dominated by smoky/mineral tones. There's a hint of spice and lemon peel and nectarine flavours trail across the finish.
A focused wine with racy acidity.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 20th, 2013

Cupcake wines are expanding to more and more regions, this time to the savviest place on early, Marlborough.
It offers what you'd expect in a Kiwi Savvy - nettle and vibrant citrus, guava, capsicum, passionfruit and grass clippings. The palate is tangy with snappy acidity and plenty of citrus and grassy flavours.
Pair with fresh appetizers (goat's cheese or asparagus really shine), seafood and mildly spicy Asian cuisines.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 6th, 2013

A perfect example of where modern Chardonnay is going - fresh and clean, not bogged down in overly toasted oak and candy flavours.
The aromas here are lemony and lively with plenty of crisp white fruit and minerals. Pear, apple and fine, sweet spice flavours roll across the palate layered with Meyer lemon and underscored with buttery caramel. The finish is long and tangy.
Pair with grilled chicken, white fish or creamy soups or pastas.
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Wine Diva reviewed - February 6th, 2013

Pale ruby in colour with classic Pinot Noir character, the Cuvee Margot offers fragrant notes of sweet red cherry, raspberry and a potpourri of dried flowers and cedar chips atop herbs and forest floor. The palate is more restrained but still fresh and juicy. Flavours of fine spice, tart red fruit and cedar lead to a tangy finish.
It will serve you well now with dishes like salmon or mushroom wellington, or pop it in the cellar for a couple of years to let the palate mellow a bit.
One time buy at BCLDB stores.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 22nd, 2013

Time to step out of the rut of your usual weekday Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc? Here's a good option, that is a lovely sipper or partner to antipasti or fish or soft cheeses.
The aromas here are yellow apples, fennel and honey with fragrant citrus and lavender. It has an oliy texture with a tart and zesty character. Citrus and almond oil flavours are layered with white fruits. A good everyday white with nice balance.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 21st, 2013

A wonderfully scented Gris with notes of tropical flowers, honey, peaches and pears. Expect great concentration and plenty of juicy exotic citrus and orchard fruits are rounded out with honey flavours. Nice intensity and freshness and good length as well. Pair with chicken salad, fresh crab or most fish dishes.

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Wine Diva reviewed - January 10th, 2013