Susan reviewed this wine:

The epically popular Apothic Red is unabashedly unafraid to be sweet. This off-dry wine magnifies the pleasing fruit-forward nature of California wines with a hint of sweetness. A Zinfandel-led blend, Apothic Red shows blackberry, mocha and vanilla. It's ripe, plush, concentrated and delicious, never cloying. Flavours: Dark Fruit, Fig, Floral Sweetness 2/5 Body 3/5 Flavour Intensity 2/5 Tannins 3/5

Susan reviewed this wine:

Wine grower Heinz Ames, the painter behind the bottle art, uses Riesling instead of water in his original watercolours. The Ars Vitis entices with fruit, spice and lime aromas, followed by ripe apricots, pears, citrus and minerals. Its light sweetness, offset with generous acidity, makes it an ideal match for salads and Asian dishes. Aromatic & Off-Dry Examples of great pairings: Fruit Salad, Ceviche, Gravalax, Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Sushi, Raw Fish, Spicy Chicken Stir-fry, Fresh Cheese, Cream Cheese, Chocoloate-dipped Strawberries, Crepes Suzette, Spicy Seafood hotpot and pho

Susan reviewed this wine:

Tasting Notes The nose has pleasant notes of red berries, some red currants, dried strawberries, and smoky mocha notes. The flavours on the nose carry over to the palate. With bright red fruits, mocha and vanilla, and some hints of spice on the finish. The acidity is lively and the tannins are firm yet approachable. Vineyard Notes Our Black Sage Vineyard, located on the East side of the Okanagan Valley received plenty of sun throughout the Spring and early Summer. Cooler temperatures prevailed during August and September, but Mother Nature was nice enough to bless us with a warm October. We’re expecting big things from our Viognier and Chardonnay as the fruit was top notch. The late ripening varietals which dominate our site are showing rich red fruit and sophisticated structure. Winemaker Notes The grapes came in beautifully ripe. The wine was fermented in Stainless steel tanks for about 10 days, it was then pressed off and stored in a blend of French and American oak barrels. The wine then went through secondary fermentation in barrel. It was aged in barrel for 14-16 months before being racked off the barrels and then filtered and bottled. Food Pairing Notes Pair with rack of lamb, venison, duck breast, slow-cooked pork, sauteed mushrooms and mature, hard cheese.

Susan reviewed this wine:

Light-bodied white wines like Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are best consumed within a year or two.

Susan reviewed this wine:

Smooth, yet refreshing our Pinot Gris is an off-dry, slightly rich wine with great mouthfeel and texture. With a hint of copper hue (classic for the grape), expect flavours of juicy orchard fruits like pear and apple, along with hints of citrus and spice. A wonderful sipping wine enjoy with caramelized onion quiche, smoked salmon, perogies, baked fish dishes and chicken in cream sauces. Light-bodied white wines like Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are best consumed within a year or two.