At long last, Hillside Liquor Store has made some room for some new wines!
By popular request, the Cono Sur Gewurztraminer from Chile has arrived. Anthony Gismondi has this to say:
Much like last year the ’07 made with fruit from cold Bio Bio opens with big floral orange peel notes with bits of honey and spice. The flavours are fruit forward with ginger, orange, nectarine and grapefruit all with a splash of minerality. Perfect with Indian or Thai food. 88/100 points.
Also arrived in BC-
St. Hubertus '08 Frizzante Rose- a patio and sunny day favourite, this Frizzante Rose is made from Gamay and Pinot Noir, with a touch of Champagne yeast for added sparkle. It shows notes of strawberry, cherry and cream with some green apple and a nice dry finish. Refreshing!
St. Hubertus '08 Riesling- notes of green apple, lime and a slight honeyed note abound in this zesty zingy Riesling. Pair with salads, spicy food, grilled halibut, sushi, or lighter pork or chicken dishes.
Fairview Cellars- Oliver, BC
Madcap Blend- This one is 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lush rich Merlot character with tons of plum, cherry, red currant and blackberry flavours are balanced by tobacco and earth with a long finish. Pair with grilled lamb, steak, roast beef, hard cheeses...good friends and conversation. Drink this one copiously!
Two Hoots- named for the Great Horned Owls that return to Bill Eggert's property each year to mate, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Lighter bodied than expected, this one shows lots of ripe berries with mocha, coffee, tobacco and pepper notes. Drinks beautifully with pizza, Roast Beef, chicken, venison
Little Straw-Kelowna, BC
This is a small, family-run winery out of Kelowna, at the base of Mt Boucherie. The vines have been planted for over 40 years, and the winery officially opened in 1996.
Tapesty blend- their signature white, this is aromatic, juicy and fun to drink. Lots of rose petal, orange blossom, tropical fruits with a nice acidity. Pair with spicy foods, or a patio and a bunch of girlfriends.
Riesling- an awesome example of how good BC Rieslings can be. A slight honeyed note and lots of apple, pear and lime meld seamlessly into this lower-alcohol (9%) wine. Pair this with anything you can think of- it's extremely versatile, from sausages to Chinese, to cheeses and other picnic foods or even some desserts!
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