It's coy label may belie what seriousness is housed inside...
The Alibi is a 80/20 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that has followed in big brother Nota Bene's iconic footsteps. Primary aromas of guava, nectarine and melon with floral accents and undertones of herbs, cut grass and minerals. The palate shows a different side, hints of caramel and toast, spice and citrus zest...very good intensity and a substantial, mouth-watering finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - June 25th, 2009

Made of 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Semillon this very impressive white blend smells of honeycomb and figs, snap peas and honeydew melon, exotic blossoms and sweet almond oil. Lively and fresh on the palate - primary flavours of citrus peel and honey with a mineral seam. It has a nice roundness to the texture with impressive concentration and complexity.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 25th, 2010

Really great value!
This wine will not dissappoint - a mix of black and red fruit, leather, green olives and chocolate with bold roasted coffee notes and hints of graphite. It is medium-full on the palate - sweet, ripe plum and cherry fruit is layered with chocolate, coffee and spice. It is smooth and toasty with nice complexity and balance and there are fine tannins lingering on the finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - November 21st, 2010

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!

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Wine Diva reviewed - November 30th, 2010

Fresh, crisp aromas, citrus and minerals with a core of honey, creamy pear and apple. The palate is very bright, flavours of peach skin and melon with plenty of minerality. The acidity is bold but you can expect a creamy edge to it followed by a nice citrus-y finish.
Good value. Pair with seafood salads.
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Wine Diva reviewed - September 25th, 2009

Harvested from the Greata Ranch vineyard - on the opposite (western) bank of Lake Okanagan than the winery itself, this Chardonnay is a delight of crisp apple, pear, honey blossoms, vanilla and spiced browned butter. There is a lovely roundness to the palate but it is not too creamy - fresh apple and pear, spiced nuts and sweet buttery flavours linger across the palate. Very lively.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 18th, 2011

The CedarCreek Platinum Chardonnay comes from fruit harvested from four different vineyard parcels. It was then whole berry cluster-pressed then barrrel fermented before being aged for 10 months in French oak.
It offers aromas of crisp pear and apple peel, orange-blossoms, toasted oak and spice. The palate echoes those aromas - spiced pear, exotic citrus and tart apple are woven together to form a fresh and elegant wine.
Some pretty obvious oak in this wine, but the fruit still manages to shine through.

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Wine Diva reviewed - February 3rd, 2011

The Dunham Froese Pinot Blanc is always a solid choice for a fragrant white with a dry, crisp palate.
The 2008 vintage features aromas of wild clover honey and white peaches, sunwarmed pears and pretty citrus blossom notes. the palate is snappy and clean with a creamy vanilla finish.
A refreshing wine perfect for fresh salads and soft cheeses.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 20th, 2010

A bright, juicy Chardonnay with abundant creamy pear, stone fruit and pineapple in vanilla syrup, talc and orange blossom aromas. The plate is vibrant - sweet and spicy with plenty of orange water and exotic spice anchored with stone fruit and lingering citrus flavours.
A quaffable, fragrant patio wine...
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 27th, 2010

Another great value from the Ganton & Larsen project, this aromatic Pinot Blanc is oozing sweet pear and peach compote aromas, marmalade and citrus blossoms with just a pinch of ginger. Snappy and crisp, a sweet fruit forward palate and a zesty citrus finish.
Buy it by the case!
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 13th, 2010

This is a fantastic find among BC Rieslings - a pristine version with aromas of crisp apples and apricot, fragrant citrus blossoms and lime peel. The palate is snappy with flavours that echo the aromas - orchard apples and apricots in honey and a mix of lime and pomelo citrus. A juicy wine, buzzing with vibrant acidity and just a kiss of sweetness to take the edge off...
Great value!
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 13th, 2010

Ahhh...very pretty aromatics of rose petals, lychee, tangerine peel and star anise with a whiff of cold cream. Fruit-forward and sweet on the palate - lychee, peaches in syrup, citrus and exotic spice. Nicely weighted and off-dry but with crisp acidity to balance. The finish is long and trails flavours of rose water and sweet citrus.

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Wine Diva reviewed - January 31st, 2011

A lovely aromatic wine that offers fresh notes of apple and stone fruits, exotic citrus and spring blossoms. There is a pleasing sweetness to the palate, which is nicely balanced with bright acidity. Flavours of honey, citrus, nectarine lead to a mouth-watering finish.
Perfect to pair with Asian curries, Thai noodles or spicy agadashi tofu.

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Wine Diva reviewed - September 22nd, 2011

From an established BC winery and long-time favorite of British Columbia wine drinkers, this Pinot Gris has fragrant fruit cup aromas (peach skin, creamy pear and apple), honey blossoms, a whiff of white pepper with just a hint of rainforest floor. Very concentrated on the palate - creamy fruit, honey and again white pepper. The texture is weighty, almost oily but balanced with lively acidity.

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Wine Diva reviewed - December 7th, 2010

The new BC-made Intrigue Wines include not only this Gewurztraminer, but a Riesling, a Pinot Gris, a Merlot and a white blend called 9. The Gewurztraminer provides all the elements you seek in this aromatic variety: sweet spicy lychee, rose petals and orange peel notes. It is slick and nicely weighted on the tongue layering tropical fruit and exotic spice flavours on the palate. Great, lively acidity balances the obvious sweetness in this wine and it is well suited to spicy kung pao tofu.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 18th, 2010

One of Mission Hill's Legacy Series, Perpetua is 100% Chardonnay from a special, select vineyard block of Dijon and Loire clones.
It has fantastic aromas of apple blossoms, melon and pear, hazelnut praline and mineral with a warm, toasty core. The palate is bright, but with a creamy edge and flavours of spiced butter and cookie dough, the finish is lively and clean. A very elegant wine with beautiful balance and an impressively long finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 25th, 2010

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc shows nice elegance - it offers aromas of mineral, tropical citrus and stone fruits followed by a creamy texture and flavours of tropical fruit, hints of toast and spice. A fresh wine with nice weight and softly rounded, rather than aggresive acidity.
Very nice.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 1st, 2010

Very tempting creme brulee and grilled pear, golden pineapple and roasted nut aromas. The palate has lemon pudding, sweet spice and vanilla caramel flavours with plenty of tropical citrus and pineapple, the finish is crisp.
Pair with smoked cheeses, creamy pasta or roast chicken...
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Wine Diva reviewed - June 10th, 2009

This 65% barrel fermented Chardonnay has plenty of smoked/toasted aromas wrapped in buttery notes with lemon and baked apple pie, pears and vanilla. The palate is a creamy compilation that echos its aromas - pie crust and buttery apples, toasted coriander, nutmeg and lively citrus with vauge herbal tones lingering on the finish.
Nicely balanced.
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Wine Diva reviewed - April 28th, 2010

Nicely done.
The small amount of oak contact does not get in the way of this fresh Chardonnay - creamy yet juicy aromas of citrus, melon and pineapple with spiced caramel and honey undertones. The palate is creamy as well - spiced pear compote and vibrant citrus with just a hint of oak that does not detract from lively acidity.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 13th, 2011