Quails' Gate Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2010, Okanagan Valley, BC, VQA, Canada: Classic, stunning Gewurztraminer, with aromas of lychee, rose petal and baking spices. Perfect for difficult dishes, such as Asian, spicy and curries. Keep one of these on hand always. Drink: 2011-2016. 931931 13% D 750 mL  $16.99 Score: 91/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2009, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: A heavy-hitter Chardonnay firing on all sensual cylinders! Loaded with generous butter, oak, pear and pear notes. This wine was made using full barrel fermentation in French oak and then aged another 10 months in oak. Try it with lightly smoked sablefish with potato brandade or veal chop with sunchoke puree. Bring it on! Drink: 2011-2014. 639641 14.50% XD 750 mL  $32.99 Score: 93/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: An opulent chardonnay made from whole berry cluster pressed grapes that were 100% barrel-fermented and aged 10 months in French oak. This results in a luxuriously rich and layered chardonnay with generous aromas of peach, apple and Asian pear. Phenomenally delicious! Drink: 2011-2013. 607218 13.90% XD 750 mL  $29.90 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Reserve Foch 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: The best Canadian foch-based wine I've ever tasted: wow! Smoky, savoury, intense and complex. A full-bodied red that delivers maximum pleasure. Drink: 2011-2014. 15% D 750 mL  $29.99 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series Syrah 2008, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Seductive nose with mouth-watering acidity that makes it great with a wide range of dishes. Luscious and smooth and full-bodied. This wine was aged for 18 months in French oak. Drink: 2012-2017. 663138 14.10% D 750 mL  $34.99 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Pinot Noir 2008, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Spectacularly concentrated yet elegant pinot with black cherry and spice aromas. Complex, rich, deep and smooth. A wine made for hedonists. Drink: 2011-2014. 585711 13.90% XD 750 mL  $39.90 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

McWatters Collection Meritage Malbec 2007, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, mouth-watering red with attractive aromas of black fleshy plums and blackberries. Soft tannins with black cherry smoke on a satisfying finish. Terrific structure and balance. Very impressive early start for this winery. Drink: 2011-2015. 14.70% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. Chardonnay 2010, Okanagan Valley BC V.Q.A., Canada: More elegant, with greater finesse than any previous vintage with a judicious use of oak that wraps itself gently around tropical fruit aromas. Lemon acidity through the middle lifts and brightens this luscious wine. It was partially barrel fermented then aged sur lie in 100% new French oak for 4 1/2 months. A lovely creamy texture with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 393602 13% D 750 mL  $42.99 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2010, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Lovely, round and full-bodied with a smokey, green apple finish. Yum. Drink: 2012-2016. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2011, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Lovely citrus, white melon nose with replays of lemon intensity on the mid-palate and a white floral finish. Refreshing! Drink: 2012-2017. 391854 12.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Elegant, silky, complex and long on satisfaction and liquid hedonism. Terry bright cherry aromas and flavours with balanced acidity for food. Drink: 2012-2015. 585760 14% D 750 mL  $24.99 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Monster Vineyards Poplar Grove Cabernet Savignon Cabernet Franc 2009, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Juicy and full-bodied with aromas and flavours of dark red fruit and black plums. Smooth texture. Goes down scary fast. Drink: 2012-2015. 187492 14.60% D 750 mL  $19.90 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2011, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: Robust and richly flavoured gewurztraminer: rose petal, lychee and baking spice on the finish. Gorgeous weight and texture. Drink: 2012-2013. 240978 14% D 750 mL  $17.90 Score: 91/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Sandhill Small Lots Osprey Ridge Vineyard Viognier 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Perfect! Floral and enticing but not over-the-top. Great with Asian and spicy dishes. Mouth-watering and balanced with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Drink: 2012-2016. 126862 14% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A super juicy pinot with fleshy sweet cherry aromas and flavours. Medium- to full-bodied. Drink: 2012-2015. 392449 13.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Pinot Noir 2010, Okanagan Valley, BC, VQA,, Canada: Incredibly well-priced for a pinot of this complexity and quality! Silky, medium-bodied and bursting with fleshy black cherry aromas. A lovely, long, vanilla-smoke finish. Drink: 2012-2018. 329466 14% XD 750 mL  $24.90 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Athene Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Spectacular in every way! Juicy, savoury black fruit depths. Complexity without the need for understanding why your senses are dancing. Full-bodied, smooth and transporting. Drink: 2015-2020. 148486 13% XD 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Road 13 Vineyards Viognier 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely floral nose: daisies and white lilies. Good texture and mouth-feel. Balanced and medium-bodied. Great food partner. Drink: 2012-2013. 739888 13% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 90/100. July 30, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review