Athene is a well structured, elegant and softly textured wine that highlights the best of premium wines from the Black Sage Bench.
wine review: Burrowing Owl Athene 2018
wine review: Viognier la Chevalière 2020
Ottawa, ON August 2022 Matt's review: 100% Viognier from the Languedoc region in the south of France. Light straw colour, look for fragrant honeysuckle, pear, green apple, and apricot aromas. Medium-full bodied, and very refreshing making it an excellent choice for pairing with creamy cheeses, grilled fish with lemon, and autumn harvest meals. Tasted August... Continue Reading →
wine review: Ogier Cotes Du Ventoux Rosé 2021
Ottawa, ON August 2022 Matt's review: This vibrant Rosé from the foothills of Mont Ventoux in south of France's Rhone Valley, brings together Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault in a fragrant and refreshing style making it perfectly suited for enjoying in the summer sun. Look for strawberry, whipped cream, floral blossoms and sweet herbs on the... Continue Reading →
93+ pts wine review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery End Game Merlot 2016
2016 End Game is a rich and concentrated expression of ultra premium Okanagan Merlot.
wine review: Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 – Four Mile Creek VQA
Ottawa, ON July 2022 Matt's review: Inniskillin's Montague Vineyard Chardonnay showcases the best from their finest single vineyard site in the Four Mile Creek sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. Golden yellow, this expressive Chardonnay shows ripe orchard fruit, melon, toast and lanolin on the nose. Full bodied and very creamy, look for baked apple and... Continue Reading →
wine review: Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Red Meritage 2018
Ottawa, ON July 2022 Matt's review: Deep ruby red, the nose shows black cherry, blackberry, peppers, mocha, cedar, herbs, sous bois and graphite. Refreshing black cherry and spice on the finish. Decant before serving and enjoy with grilled pork tenderloin. Tasted May 2022. 89-90 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available winery-direct $25.95 2017 vintage pictured.... Continue Reading →
wine review: Liquidity Pinot Gris 2020
Liquidity's Pinot Gris shows great balance of fresh orchard fruit, mineral, and lees providing wonderful freshness and texture...
wine review: Niche Pinot Noir 2019
This is a fantastic ultra small production/boutique Okanagan Pinot that beautifully showcases the greatness and potential in its terroir.
wine review: Red Barn at Jagged Rock Off Centre Viognier 2019
100% Viognier from Black Sage Bench in the heart of the Okanagan
93 pts wine review: Cedar Creek Platinum Home Block Pinot Noir 2019
Cedar Creek's Platinum Home Block Pinot Noir showcases the great quality coming from this single vineyard located on the eastern shores of Okanagan Lake in the north of the Okanagan Valley.
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