One of the more intriguing winners in this year's Lieutenant Governor Awards line-up is the well crafted, southern Rhone inspired travel agent training Road 13 Jackpot White 2011 , which artfully blends travel agent training Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne (mainly from Similkemeen) for a luscious, layered honey and stonefruit travel agent training toned drop ($29).
As BC's industry continues to mature, travel agent training more winemakers are exploring different paths, often exploring with varietals and blends that, while perhaps not that common here, are indeed well proven in other parts of the wine world.
One pioneer is Inniskillin Okanagan's Sandor Mayer , whose Discovery Series has included Marsanne-Roussanne, Tempranillo and Pinotage, among others. We ll also be watching, with interest, Stag s Hollow as they pursue Albariño (along with Dolcetto and Tempranillo).
All this is by way of an introduction to Terravista Vineyards , founded by former travel agent training Black Hills Estate owners Bob and Senka Tennant . After a brief respite following the sale of Black Hills, they purchased a south west facing, rocky slope of on the Naramata Bench on which to build a new winery—and pursue their passion (among others) for Albarino and Verdejo, two varieties whose roots on the Iberian travel agent training peninsular may be traced back several centuries.
Their inaugural, 2011 Fandango Albarino-Verdejo blend sports a lively floral and citrus travel agent training nose, followed by a zest and apple toned palate wrapped in juicy acidity that cries out for cold cuts, grilled chicken or firm cheeses (91 pts, $25).
Unquestionably, The Tennants—who were trailblazers on the BC wine scene when they originally launched Black Hills Nota Bene and Alibi as premium, stand alone blends —look well set to repeat their success.
Also not to be overlooked are the unique and distinctive labels (which really travel agent training do convey the character of the wines) based on Jan Bell-Irving's glass art figurines. Find the wines (and figurines) at the winery, www.terravistavineyards.com
Speaking of intriguing blends, check out Intrigue 11 , a well-made value-priced, apple toned and juicy tasting travel agent training combo of Riesling, Gewurz and Muscatel (88 pts; $14.90) from talented Gray Monk assistant winemaker (and long-time Riesling specialist) Roger Wong , who now has his own winery and tasting room nearby, Intrigue Wines. www.intriguewines.ca More on Roger's Rieslings in coming weeks
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