Trevor Sabourin
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Algonquin College Certified Sommelier, and WSET Level 3 through Fine Vintage Ltd., Calgary
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4.0 Stars
Wolfberger Signature Muscat 2013, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$16.95
Lovely, perfumed, exotic aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, white peach, apricot, tangerine, pineapple, gala apple, and a suggestion of wet stone. Hits the palate with zesty lime and tangerine, with more tropical and stone fruit. Not nearly as sweet as the nose suggested, quite high acidity gives the impression that it is somewhere between dry and off-dry. Crisp and juicy, with lime, stone fruit, and wet stone lingering on the finish. Excellent length.
3.5 Stars
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Stoneboat Vineyards Verglas 2013, VQA Okanagan Valley (375ml)
British Columbia, Canada$54.90
Absolutely stunning. Intense bouquet of apricot jam, orange marmalade, ripe pineapple, honey, white pepper, butterscotch, cinnamon, almond, and candied ginger. Unctuous and silky on the palate, with all of the sweet aromas repeating, but perfectly balanced by very high acidity, coming through as tart red apple and lemon. Prolonged finish of honey, spices, and apricot.
3.5 Stars
St Hubertus Riesling 2012, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$16.95
Incredible value BC Riesling. Opens with aromas of lemon/lime, yellow apple, tangerine, orange zest, some petrol/kerosene, lots of wet rock character, and savoury nuances of beeswax and nutmeg. On the medium-light palate, the fruit leans more toward green apple and pear, with the abundant minerality and citrus notes following through. The high acidity overwhelms whatever residual sugar there is, so the wine seems almost dry, or just on the edge of off-dry. The finish is medium-long, with the acidity and minerality really lingering.
3.5 Stars
Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Classique 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$50.00
The fruit is not quite as ripe and upfront as the 2012. Fresh blackberry and a touch of prune, along with black pepper, cedar, sage, and some cured meat. Medium-full body. Tannins and acidity are already nicely integrated.
3.5 Stars
Paxton Aaa Shiraz/Grenache 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$19.95
The fruit seems to be mostly Grenache on the nose: raspberry jam, red plum, just a bit of shiraz dark cherry and blackberry. There are some beautiful, fresh aromas of violet and eucalyptus, along with cocoa, cedar, vanilla, anise, wood smoke, black olive, and a bit of black pepper. The shiraz asserts itself on the palate as blackberry, dark cherry, blueberry, black pepper, and leather, along with some menthol. Velvety grenache texture, medium tannins, slightly higher acidity. Long finish, with blueberry, dark cherry, and cocoa.
3.5 Stars
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Bartier Bros. Semillon Cerqueira Vineyard 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$19.90
Very fresh and mineral, with aromas of yellow pear, under ripe pineapple, apricot, lemon, beeswax, sage, white flowers, and wet stone. Equally bright and fresh on the palate, but round and textured, with a suggestion of mint. Very good length.
3.5 Stars
Château Des Arroucats 2012, Ac Ste. Croix Du Mont
Bordeaux, France$17.95
Complex bouquet of apricot jam, honey, fig, orange peel, ripe pineapple, and brown sugar. Full-bodied with a rich and honeyed texture. Nice repeat on the palate, along with a hint of almond and baking spice. Quite sweet, but nicely balanced by the acidity. Long finish. Great value, at a fraction of the price of a Sauternes.
3.5 Stars
Stoneboat Pinotage 2012, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$24.90
Complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, strawberry, plum, espresso, black licorice, smoked meats, dark chocolate, black olive, and cigar box. Great structure and balance. Firm, medium plus acids and tannins. Red fruit less present on the palate. Excellent length, finishing with dark fruit, and smoky, earthy tones. None of the over-the-top mocha, or burnt rubber/chemical so often found in some South African pinotages.
3.5 Stars
Fairview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2013, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada$19.87
Excellent varietal typicity, though there is some semillon in this wine as well. Lots of grapefruit, green apple, bell pepper, fresh cut grass, as well as a bit of passionfruit and melon. Some white pepper spice on the palate. Very crisp, high acidity. Good length.
3.5 Stars