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Phantom Creek Pinot Gris vs Riesling

Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc 2019 Review

"Beautifully earthy and delicate, with cherry, herbs and subtle spices. Good acidity and balance, with modest but well-integrated structure. Nicely aged, elegant and savoury, with a gentle finish."

Hester Creek 2022 Undici Review

"Elegant and beautifully balanced. Fresh and dark cherry, earthy notes, elegant spices and vanilla. Medium-bodied with good acidity, silky tannins and a long savoury finish with hints of espresso, chocolate and sweet cherry. A Super Tuscan-style blend with excellent ageing potential."

Hester Creek Joe's Block

"Cassis, plum, dark berries, herbs and baking spices. Aromatic but with a slight musty note. Tart and dark-fruited on the palate, with good acidity, firm tannins and savoury black olive. Long, warming finish with cherry-stone notes. Better with food and may benefit from more bottle age."

Chateau Marmot Chardonnay

"Funky, sweetish nose with green apple, green pear and fresh corn. High acidity, medium body and clean winemaking. Lingering sweet-and-sour finish."

Hester Creek Petit Verdot Malbec

"Generous, full-bodied red with dark fruit, fresh cherry and firm but approachable tannins."

Tinhorn Creek White Wine

Hester Creek Chardonnay 2023

"Green apple on the palate Quite complex, long peachy finish "

Blasted Church Cabernet Sauvignon

"Powerful, subtle nose, dark berry Acidity moderate, moderate complexity, medium finish Dark berries Balanced tannin Quality wine, lacks complexity Needs food "

Le Vieux Pin Ava

"Peach, white flower, fresh green pear, lemongrass, anise, fennel Delicate nose, a bit fruity, some light tropical hints, clementine hint"

Church and State Merlot

"A study book for what a Merlot tastes like. They really captured it. Cassis on the nose, soft tannins, good acidity, a slight hint of green bell pepper on the palate, dark chocolate, dried herbs and chocolaty finish. "

Phantom Creek Riesling

"Floral notes on the nose, some petroleum notes, even some butter and brioche."

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."