Baille~Grohman is one of the pioneers of a new winemaking region in British Columbia's south central Creston Valley region. The Blanc de Noirs is made from 100% estate Pinot Noir and is a bright cran-ruby colour. It smells like red plums and sour cherries, blood orange and cedar with earthy undertones. Despite the cooler 2011 vintage, this wine has decent power; it's a drier style but is nice and juicy.
Pair with turkey or grilled salmon, ratatouille or a platter of cheese and salami.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 30th, 2012

One of the most impressive BC Gewurztraminers I've tasted of the 2011 vintage.
Wonderful typicity here - rose scented cream and lime zest, juicy tangerine, honey, lychee and exotic spices. The palate has a supple weight and slick texture. Flavours of tropical fruit, citrus and honey lead to a spicy finish. It has great concentration and balanced acidity to clean up the sweetness in the mouth.
Well done!

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 1st, 2012

Pears and green melon, citrus and musky/honeyed undertones layered with orchard blossoms. The palate offers sweet pear and melon as well, with honey and lively citrus to give it lift and balance the residual sweetness of this wine.
A wine to pair with shellfish in spicy sauces, curries or a homemade chicken salad sandwich.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - September 14th, 2012

I expect Aussie Rieslings to be somewhat austere with cheek-collapsing acidity and focus...but this new offering from Victoria differs greatly from those of Clare and Eden Valley in South Australia. The 11% Muscat Gordo is added to the Riesling, which could have something to do with that.
It has delicate aromas of apricots and white raisins, plenty of exotic citrus, honeysuckle and green apples. It is unarguably off-dry (sweeter) on the palate, which makes the fine orchard fruit and citrus flavours pop (or prickle) on your tongue.
All in, it's a great sipper, is excellent value and will pair well with fresh, spicy dishes.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - April 9th, 2012

This lively and lovely blend of estate grown Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris is undeniably pretty. Aromas of orange blossoms, rose petals and sweet spices are rounded out with a combination of pristine orchard fruits and more exotic tropical fruits. The palate is quite concentrated and very fresh, it has a kiss of sweetness, which cleans up with a zesty grapefruity finish.
Perfect for spicy dishes.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 6th, 2012