($34.99), Frind Estate Premier Cabernet Franc 2019, Okanagan Valley, B.C. ($32.19), Amulet Red 2020, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Currently, this youthful wine is better on the second night suggesting more time in the bottle should yieldmore further development and integration. Your credit card will be charged once you place the order. to flower. More from this winery
89. Ironically in B.C., the Cabernets, Sauvignon and Franc, are on the comeback. We have come a long way since the 1990s when Harry McWatters shocked the valley by planting the big red varieties in Oliver. ($47.90), Painted Rock Red Icon Malbec 2018, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, B.C. CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Block 4 Pinot Noir 2017Okanagan ValleySCORE: 92 PRICE: $54.99. ($20 for 1,500 cases). We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. We regret that we cannot accept wines more than seven years old and cost in excess of $100 unless the producer agrees to replace the wine. Writer and wine columnist John Schreiner is Canada's most prolific author of books on wine. ($45), Roche Tradition Pinot Noir 2017, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, B.C. given the ease with which it can be ripened most years and its affinity for our dry, desert climate. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2018 Chardonnay - 89pts, Quails' Gate Estate Winery 2019 Chenin Blanc - 89pts, SpearHead Winery 2018 Saddle Block Pinot Noir - 90pts. winemaker. Due to some courier restrictions, we cannot ship to PO boxes. While we store all of our wines properly, wines may nevertheless be defective. The grape is accustomed to cooler climates, such as the Loire Valley, France. Simple theme. ($95), LaStella Maestoso Solo Merlot 2017, Okanagan Valley, B.C. 3. / Comment. is making some of the most exciting red blends in the New World capable of challenging Bordeaux at almost all levels. Drink now but can be held 2 3 years. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws of the place where you have directed the courier to deliver your order. You must be subscribed to our email list to receive these notifications.
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ZYN's goal is to ensure that all of our customers are satisfied with their orders. Drink now to 2030. The combination of fruit from a cooler site in Kelowna and a warm growing season makes for one of the most upfront and accessible releases from this ambitious Okanagan winery. If no one is home after two delivery attempts, there will be an additional $15.00 charge for the third attempt. Currently there are280 licensed grape wine wineries in British Columbia (total 370 licensed wineries). Free In-Store Pick Up.
Todays viticulture and warming climate have proven that decision to be the right one. Drink now to 2028, NkMip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir 2017Okanagan ValleySCORE: 90 PRICE: $34.99. Appealing and enjoyable, with bright balanced acidity. KWV Winery 2017 The Vinecrafter Chardonnay (W.O. ($35), Il Fauno di Arcanum 2017, Tuscany, Italy ($42.99), Clos du Soleil Signature 2018, Similkameen Valley, B.C. The palate is silky and juicy; flavours of tangy red, beet greens, dark cocoa and toasted spices dominate and linger across the finish. Tightrope Winery Pinot Noir 2017Okanagan ValleySCORE: 90 PRICE: $30.35. Quails' Gate Winery Pinot Noir Richard's Block 2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 91 PRICE: $54.99. This ($30), Catena San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2018, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina ($33), Corcelettes Cabernet Franc Corcelettes Estate Vineyard 2018, Similkameen Valley, B.C. We are not at the top end yet, but there is little suggest we wont get there in our first 50 years of serious winemaking now, only two decades out. Expressive core of fruit, with nice earthy complexity and balance. WineScores was born from thedemand to see wine writer Daenna Van Mulligen provide scores on her wine reviews. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, and occasionally, items may become unavailable without notice. Drink now to 2026. Botrytis Affected Late Harvest Riesling 2018. Its a bit too simplistic to say, new world wines are richer, riper and generally more alcoholic on the palate. 2. 1 person found this helpful, do you? If possible, ZYN recommends shipping to a business address for the following reasons: 1. We do not share your email address with anyone. SpearHead WineryPinot Noir Saddle Block2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 89 PRICE: $35, Fruit sourced exclusively from the Saddle Block on the home estate in South East Kelowna. If you request delivery outside of Alberta, you authorize us to engage a shipper on your behalf to pick up your order from our store and deliver it as you instructed. In B.C., you can pick from any number of varietal labels from our list below. or Cabernet Sauvignon and I dont think it would make sense to plant those 
The finish is dry Here, the Cabernet Franc shines, bolstering the Merlot without adding any extra dryness to the wine. SpearHead WineryPinot Noir Golden Retreat Vineyard 2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 90 PRICE: $35, Golden Retreat Vineyard in Summerland. Sperling Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 2017Okanagan ValleySCORE: 89 PRICE: $35.10, Organic and 12.6% alcohol. ($21 for 500 cases). If your order needs to be adjusted, we will contact you by phone or email before making any changes. 91. Prices listed on this website are in Canadian Dollars and may change without notice. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Vancouver Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. SpearHead Mayhem Anarchy Reserve Merlot 2019, Okanagan Valley, B.C.
Some grip on the finish makes this more substantial than the price suggests. Drink now to 2023. For any deliveries outside of Calgary, we will use a courier. In 2017, to carry out that ($150). Pinot Noir Clone 115 and 667 are separately hand harvested, destemmed to small batches and cold soaked for 5-7 days before fermentation by indigenous yeasts. The 1,000 cases, Ripe and supple, spice and underbrush accents. Drink now to 2024 (make the most of that fruit!). Posted in The Producers, Copyright
You must be of legal age in your area or older to purchase products on this website. appealing in the glass. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Vines planted in 2008 and 2009, mix of Dijon clones, 13 months in French oak. I recently looked at the strides made with pinot noir across British Columbia and how some members of the industry were suggesting its potential as a possibly, THE signature grape variety. 0 Items 13 months in French oak, Approachable, bright red fruit. The next 10 years will no doubt be dedicated to adding more and more finesse. Structure and intensity to hold. 11.2% abv. : Keeping true to its feminine profile roots, the 2018 edition of SpearHead's Summerland-sourced Pinot Noir also offers a beautiful array of warm, savoury spices on the aromatic nose and on the brambly fruit and sun-kissed, earthy palate. We are available during hours of operation to answer any further questions you may have at team@zyn.ca call us at 403.543.8900. dessert wine; the Okanagan usually is too dry for botrytis to flourish. Once an order has been placed, the purchaser cannot cancel or change it. The palate displays more fruit; dark cherry, blueberry and blackberry. WineDiva.ca is a tongue-in-cheek approach to a very serious passion for all things wine. This needs time to really show its potential. Winemaker Shane Munn was recruited from his native New Zealand to take the reins at this nothing spared property thats dedicated to producing the best possible pinot noir (and riesling) from specific vineyard in the region. Drink between: 2022 - 2027 (Add My Dates). Single clone 115,13 months in French oak. Having cemented its reputation as one of the countrys top riesling producers, Tantalus has been making waves in pinot circles with consistently honest and impressive releases.
Still, it is worth checking out the many red blends once dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon moved into the Cabernet Franc Merlot camp. Now to 2028. Think St. Emilion and Pomerol only with a bit more fruit. Please try again. If the item has been shipped outside Calgary, the shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Then there is that pesky descriptor used by retailers, wine writers and producers, namely the old world and the new world, but what does it mean? of this rare wine and it is probably back by popular demand. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Get the Vancouver Sun, National Post and 14 other news sites for only $2/week. ($28), Corcelettes Merlot 2019, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Drink now to 2027. ZYN will do its best to ensure that the vintages on its website are updated and accurate. the glass and carry through to the palate. Blending red wine is as old as wine, but getting the blend right has changed over time. ($28.99), Burrowing Owl Merlot, Okanagan Valley, B.C. It is preferred that you use a business address for shipping, but we can ship to most residential addresses and some rural addresses. debuted in 2010 with well-received Bordeaux reds called Vanguard and Pursuit. You're in! Drink now to 2024. Well balanced, with soft, integrated tannin. By submitting an order, you represent that you are of legal drinking age or older and you are not purchasing products for anyone who is younger than the minimum legal drinking age. WineDiva is the alter ego of Daenna Van Mulligen. Getting the fruit tripe and eliminating the bad green (unripe flavours) is the goal for everyone. 450 cases. Bottled unfiltered. $0.00. and pear. Debit cards and PayPal are not taken at this time. The palate displays more fruit, dark cherry, blueberry and blackberry. minerality. For more information on scoring wine, go to about. Great fruit, cherries in particular. ZYN does not itself ship outside of Alberta. This is the second vintage
Crowd-pleasing smooth and supple character, polished fruit (some warmth) and attractive oak (maybe too much for purists). Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir McLean Creek Road Vineyard 2018Okanagan Falls, Okanagan ValleySCORE: 90 PRICE: $34.87, McLean Creek Road Vineyard is Meyers home estate in Okanagan Falls. 1543 - 17th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada AB T2G 1J9. area is emerging as a pretty strong region for Pinot Noir., SpearHeads six-hectare (15-acre) Though the alcohol levels are actually a tad less than the previous vintage, the 2018's slightly more svelte body leaves more heat in the mouth without affecting the long, smoked-spice finish. Drink now to 2025, SpearHead WineryPinot NoirCoyote Vineyard2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 88 PRICE: $35. LLC. The residual sugar supports sweet fruit flavours and texture. The purchaser is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable law in the place where the purchaser has directed the courier to deliver the purchasers orders. It would appear the lure of Cabernet Sauvignon sales and warmer weather is pushing some wineries to look closer at the late-ripening, noble variety. Please enter your email address below to receive a notification as soon as this product becomes available again. Powered by.
Charges laid against B.C. ($33.90), Time Cabernet Franc 2018, Okanagan Valley, B.C. previously spent 10 years at Quails Gate Estate Winery and four at 50. This is very food friendly. Ripe and plummy style with tobacco and spice aromas. Earthy underbrush, attractive creamy cherry on palate.
You will find general information about ZYNs online store operations. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. The wine is as fresh as a day in spring. The age worthiness results from balance 12 grams of Located ($25 for 500 cases). 204 cases, Ripe and bright, concentrated and smooth texture. Shopping Cart That's true, but it's worth mentioning that merlot, pinot gris, chardonnay and pinot noir (in order of production levels) are responsible for nearly 50 percent of the provinces total production.
($40), Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2009 Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy ($172.73 at Legacy Liquor Stores).
They were discontinued after the 2013 vintage. course is to focus on Pinot Noir and do a good job with it. ZYN The Wine Market Ltd. and ZYN.ca only sell alcoholic beverages in Alberta. Drink now to 2024. on Sunday, 31 May 2020. More from this importer, Classic, juicy, complex. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Some of the early 1975 plantings are used to produce this pinot that boasts winning complexity in the form of spicy and earthy notes. You don't need an account to shop at ZYN.ca; however, there are several advantages to creating one: The checkout process is fast and easy.View the status of your order and view your order history.Review and print invoices.Access to your personalized wish list.Update your email preferences.Manage your addresses. the aromas and flavours. We primarily use a specialized courier that uses temperature-controlled vehicles. strategy, he recruited Grant Stanley as SpearHeads general manager and Planted in 1994, the Old Block is part of the largest block of pinot at the home estate on McLean Creek Road. Juicy and enjoyable style with dark fruit and savoury notes, tart acidity adds to the food-friendly character.
with a hint of minerality. In fact, it may be the perfect red grape for B.C. Those notes are echoed on the fruity palate, mingled with spice and
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Pinot Noir Reserve 2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 88 PRICE: $27.99, From estate vineyards including sites in Naramata, East Kelowna and West Kelowna. Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Terroir Collection Pinot Noir DeHart Vineyard 2018Okanagan ValleySCORE: 90 PRICE: $50, Single vineyard from a hillside site adjacent to DeHart road in East Kelowna, clone 777, Attractive fragrance and complexity here, with cherry and savoury aromas and flavours. Food Pairing: Rigatoni with sausage and peppers, broccoli and cheddar casserole, butternut squash and black bean enchilada, bacon-stuffed mushrooms, and baked brie with sweet pepper jelly. "CellarTracker!" ($29.99), Roche Nuances 2018, Okanagan Valley, B.C. The wine was matured 13 months in 100% French oak barrel.Of the Spearhead Pinots this one seems to have a sturdier posture. When you or your designated person picks up and/or signs for the products ordered, you will be required to present proof that you are of legal drinking age or older. If the item(s) is in saleable condition, the purchase price will be refunded. Draft notes transcribed from my notebook.
($54.99), Phantom Creek Estates Becker Vineyard Cuve, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Also, pinot noir is only red variety planted in every wine growing region in the province: Northern Okanagan (speaking of the demarcated wine region here, not the geographical landmass), Similkameen, Kootnenays, Lillooet, Creston, Vancouver and Gulf islands. was fermented in two-year-old French oak barrels, begins with aromas of peach Cabernet Franc is becoming a serious player in B.C. The Kelowna 40 Knots Pinot Noir 115 Amphora 2017Comox Valley, British ColumbiaSCORE: 89 PRICE: $42.90, Produced with whole clusters in a terracotta amphora, extended maceration. grapefruit. Haywire Pinot Noir Secrest Mountain Vineyard 2019, Okanagan Valley, B.C. Many of the brightest lights are coming out of the south end of the Okanagan and the Similkameen valleys, but we also see some gifted bottles in Naramata and points further north. The 2017 Club Consensus Pinot Noir is a blend of three Continue reading . Read more about cookies here. Gentleman Farmer Vineyard. First up is the Continue reading , I had recently received a package of new releases from Kelownas Spearhead Wineryand have been neglectful in posting some tasting notes. Pair with rigatoni with sausage and peppers, broccoli and cheddar casserole, butternut squash and black bean enchilada, bacon-stuffed mushrooms, and baked brie with sweet pepper jelly. ATS offers delivery in temperature-controlled vehicles. Should you need to return an item for any reason, please contact us atteam@zyn.ca.The following criteria apply in most cases: 1. These numbers provide a snapshot forconsumers on how the wine reviewer views the overall quality of the wine. Frankly, B.C. WineDiva.ca was launched prior to WineScores, in February 2004.
