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Church & State Marsanne 2018

"Rich and smooth, oily, apricots, beeswax."

Hester Creek Viognier 2023

"Aromatic, honeydew, floral aromas, light stone fruit aromas. Well-balanced, with high acidity and a slight acacia honey finish that lasts."

The Judge 2021 Hester Creek

"Soft tannins, moderate acidity, lots of vanilla and subtle spice notes on the nose, blackberries. Tea leaf finish, some dark chocolate. "

Red Barn Nebbiolo

"Dry red berry aromas, dried sweet strawberries, dark cherry jam. Tannin - high, but quite nice though. Licorice and spices, earthy aromas. Finish long and very warming. Acidity high. Dark chocolate finish. "

King's Ransom Chardonnay 2020 Noble Ridge

"A well-executed Chard! Light and elegant oak notes, acidity, finish. Ripe red apple notes and apricot notes on the nose. Gooseberries on the mouth. "

Stoneboat Vineyards Pinot Gris Reserve Series 2023

"Rich Pinot Gris, with peach notes, minerality and almond on the nose, lemon zest, a bit sweet smell."

Vasanti Estate Winery Gamay Noir 2022

When Okanagan Pinot Noir Gets Serious - Noble Ridge Winery

"Delicate, rich, earthy, spices, herbs, violets, dark cherry, smooth, long finish, great complexity."

Okanagan Chardonnay - Quinta Ferreira Winery

"Full-bodied, fresh, baked yellow apple, pear, butter, long finish with nutty notes."

An Outstanding Carmenere from Phantom Creek Estates in Okanagan Valley

"Chocolate, fig preserves, tobacco, anise, some spices, maybe cloves, sweet notes. Good balance. Lots of alcohol 15.3. Lots of tannins and color. Some good acidity. Pepper finish. Green bell pepper, cassis, chokeberry or aronia. Some bitterness in the mouth."

Okanagan Syrah Made in Northern Rhône Style - Hester Creek Estate Winery

"Black fruit, some jammy dark berries, and a hint of vanilla from oak."