the Globe in your Glass
Pan Pacific Hotel
Tasted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Weston3220 with 917 views
Introduction
Held by Vincor Canada of there Canadian Portfolio.
Flight 1 (31 Notes)
Closing
Vincor Canada is one of those Giants, all there wines are "ok" nothing really that stands out generally except for the Sumar Ridge Bubbly and some of the Sauvignon Blancs from Robert Mondavi surprising especially the really cheap one
2007 Banrock Station Chardonnay Unwooded 88 Points
Australia, South Eastern
Good Quality, Good Acidity, Nice Fruit Tropical a little Caramel Coming through but can't be from Oak. Very Nice, also good QPR
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2008 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E Minor 86 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Good fruit, controlled not a fruit bomb, Acidity is there and nice grapey Tannin
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2007 Hardys Butcher's Gold Fleurieu 82 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu
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2005 Clos du Bois Merlot North Coast 88 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Good Fruit Varietal to Merlot, Little Spice in there. Over all Decent and a too boot Great QPR
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2008 Banrock Station Shiraz 79 Points
Australia, South Eastern
Lots of Oak, Very Sweet.
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2007 Hardys The Gamble 86 Points
Australia, South Australia
A Chardonnay / Pinot Gris Blend, a interesting blend I kinda of Enjoyed this the Pinot GRis definitely adds nice Acidity and very fruity
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2008 Hardys Stamp of Australia Riesling Gewurztraminer 79 Points
Australia, South Eastern
Nose was alright, Taste: Sweet Sugar Touch of Rubber nothing to write home about
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2005 Hogue Cellars Merlot Genesis 88 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Good Nose, little Earthy Light Fruit, Acid is good level, tanins and a nice finish lingers a bit a good QPR
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2007 Inniskillin Chenin Blanc Discovery Series 89 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Aroma of a Creamy Mushroom Soup, Taste good fruit quality Round and Luscious, Good Ripe Acidity. Very Nice and Excellent QPR
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2006 Inniskillin Riesling Icewine Okanagan Valley VQA 88 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Thick Viscousity, Lots of Acidity, tho off balance a bit and a touch of bitterness
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2007 Jackson-Triggs Sauvignon Blanc Proprietor's Reserve 85 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Candied Fruit, Little "Sticky" Taste, Good Acidity, Lemon Candied Peel pleasant
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2008 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc SP Spitfire 85 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
NZ Style Sauvignon Blanc for sure, Lots of Greenness, Green Peppers on the Nose and on the taste for days. Not my cup of tea
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2007 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir SP Rise and Shine Creek Central Otago 88 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Central Otago
Aromas of Dill Pickle Juice mixed with Cherry Fruit, nice tannin structure quiet big. Long Finish Very Interesting to say the least. Might not be everyones style but I enjoyed this
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2007 Nk'mip Cellars Pinot Blanc 79 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Subtle Pears, Light Very Light Finish almost Watery.
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2007 Nk'mip Cellars Chardonnay 85 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Technically Speaking a well made wine, but way to much Oak, Lots of Caramel. Touch of Fruit but its all hidden by the oak. Nice Big Body.
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2007 Nk'mip Cellars Pinot Noir Qwam Qwmt 85 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Muted earthy Aromas. Light Cherry in Taste Acid not there, tannins are decent tho.
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2006 Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 89 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
This wine definitely needs Decanting time. Its big a Brooding. Dark Chocolate, hint of Pickle, Mint. Soft Tannins. Well made for sure
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2006 Osoyoos Larose Pétales d'Osoyoos 89 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Really liked this wine Lots of Fruit Easy to drink this you could sip just on its own. Just Cherry over Cherry
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2006 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi 88 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
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2006 Ravenswood Zinfandel Vintners Blend 86 Points
USA, California
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2008 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
USA, California
Nice Acidity, good tropical concerated fruit. No greenness
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2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Earthy hint of green fruit. Good bitter cassism acid structure there tannins +
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2007 Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Points
USA, California
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2008 See Ya Later Ranch Ping 86 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
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2008 See Ya Later Ranch Pinot 3 82 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
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2008 See Ya Later Ranch Riesling 83 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
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2006 Ravenswood Petite Sirah Vintners Blend 87 Points
USA, California
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2008 See Ya Later Ranch Rover 87 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Med Body, Good Acidity, Dry, Red fruit on finish. Cooler Climate Syrah
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2007 Sumac Ridge Gewürztraminer Private Reserve 70 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Water thin nose showed promise but nothing on the taste
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2005 Sumac Ridge Steller's Jay Brut 89 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Really good minerality, mushroomy Nice Medium plus body
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NV Sumac Ridge Tribute 87 Points
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley VQA
Decent but body is medium minus
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