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    Our 2021 Wine Align Winners

    Nov 11, 2021

    Pour yourself a glass of one of our medal winners from the 2021 WineAlign Awards, Canada’s largest wine awards, held this year in beautiful Penticton, BC.


    For a limited time, enjoy 10% off when you purchase 12 or more bottles of these award-winning wines. Wine Club Members save even more!

    Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    GOLD


    Retail: $27.99

    Club: $25.20

     

    • Tasting Notes: On the nose, you will find aromas of pink peppercorn, black cherry & cedar. The palate is full bodied, with round, mouth filling tannins & flavors of blackberry, graphite, red plum & mocha.
    • Food Pairing: Braised beef short rib, roasted lamb chops, elk tenderloin or a marinated portobello mushroom cap with grilled asparagus.
    • Appellation: Okanagan & Similkameen Valleys


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    Kay's Syrah 2019

    SILVER


    Retail: $29.99

    Club: $27.00

     

    • Tasting Notes: On the nose you will find aromas of violet, muddled raspberries & white pepper. On the palate you will note complementary flavours of sage, black olive, coconut, vanilla & smoked meat. A beautifully integrated tannin structure leads to a full, round mouthfeel with a silky lingering finish.
    • Food Pairing: This wine is made for main courses & bold flavours. Braised beef short ribs, roasted leg of lamb, or any grilled wild game. Roasted squash or marinated Portobello mushroom caps would stand up to this wine as well. For cheese pairing, smoked gouda or a sharp aged cheddar would work well.
    • Appellation: Okanagan Valley


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    reserve Chardonnay 2020

    SILVER


    Retail: $22.49

    Club: $19.34

     

    • Tasting Notes: This wine has aromas of light vanilla wafer, coconut, lemon curd, lime zest, apple blossom & pie crust. On the palate the acidity carries the fruit throughout, providing a strong backbone for the subtle oak characteristics. The body frames the structure providing a bright, yet full Chardonnay.
    • Food Pairing: Fresh seafood pasta in a white wine cream sauce, mushroom risotto, herb encrusted halibut & roasted chicken all pair well. Camembert cheese & grainy mustard would also pair well.
    • Appellation: Okanagan Valley


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    Pinot Noir 2019

    BRONZE


    Retail: $28.99

    Club: $26.10

     

    • Tasting Notes: On the nose, you’ll find aromas of red cherry, vanilla & clove, a subtle hint of cedar & maraschino cherry as well. You will experience beautiful integrated flavours of pomegranate juice, cranberry & raspberry coulis when it first hits your palate; then hints of savory barrel spice & some herbaceous floral notes on the finish – think violet and sage.
    • Food Pairing: This style of Pinot Noir can hold up to some bigger flavours. Try this wine with mushroom pizza, spaghetti Bolognese, even seared duck breast. Medium flavored cheeses like manchego & gruyere will pair very well.
    • Appellation: Okanagan Valley


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    Hush Rose 2020

    BRONZE


    Retail: $19.99

    Club: $17.99

     

    • Tasting Notes: Aromas of strawberries. Rhubarb & watermelon with subtle hints of candied fruit. The palate boasts of bright red apple, watermelon rind, & blood orange. With the addition of more Similkameen Cabernet Sauvignon than in past vintages, you will find it translates to a beautiful light to medium bodied wine with a crisp & balanced acidity on the finish.
    • Food Pairing: This wine is very versatile, from sipping it on its own, to Thanksgiving dinner, Hush is incredibly food friendly. We recommend trying it with a niçoise salad, grilled veggie skewers or even a nice roasted chicken with thyme and sage.
    • Appellation: Okanagan & Similkameen Valleys


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    Riesling 2020

    BRONZE


    Retail: $19.99

    Club: $17.99

     

    • Tasting Notes: Aromas of gala apple, nectarine, lemon & lime. The palate boasts of white peach, green apple, fresh lime & lemon custard. This well balanced Riesling has a lingering finish & an acidic backbone.
    • Food Pairing: A very versatile food pairing wine, try it with Thai noodle salad, grilled white fish, crab legs or your favorite spicy dish. You could also pair this wine with dessert, try peach pie or apple crumble. For a cheese pairing, try some marinated feta or a crumbly blue cheese.
    • Appellation: Okanagan Valley


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