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2019 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc Grenache Blend, Grenache

6/17/2021 - @sebastienwine Likes this wine:

89 points

Good value everyday wine. White peach, un ripe pear and yellow apple nose. Relatively short finish but tasty and perfect for a hot patio

@sebastienwine commented:

8/11/21, 11:47 AM - this was the white blend.

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2016 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend

1/5/2021 - @sebastienwine wrote:

89 points

Good value wine to drink now. Lots of black plums and savory herbs but needs decanting an hour.

@sebastienwine commented:

1/26/21, 10:04 PM - In terms of cellaring, I would suggest for the short term only. Already 5 years from vintage now, this might integrate itself a bit more over the next 2 years or so but why risk it. It's pretty good now.

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2017 Checkmate Artisanal Winery Chardonnay Queen Taken Okanagan Valley

1/13/2021 - @sebastienwine wrote:

92 points

Nice bottle of wine with a rich palate that maintains acidity.
Definite toasted oak notes, vanilla and warm butter, but with a nice vein of lemon and orange peel.
Long finish and overall tasty. But price point is obviously high.

@sebastienwine commented:

1/16/21, 5:33 PM - I've tasted their full range several times and they do not disappoint. The question of price will always come in when talking about wines in the $100 price point, regardless of where they come from. Most people don't get the chance to try these wines, all they know if price. They are good wines.

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2015 Le Vieux Pin Ava Okanagan Valley VQA White Rhone Blend

9/1/2020 - @sebastienwine wrote:

89 points

Quite ripe style with notes of candied banana, white flower and honeycomb. Luscious palate filled with notes of blood orange, honey, and mango. Showing well for such a hot vintage as 2015.

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9/2/20, 10:09 PM - I can't take all the credit here as I bought this vintage from the winery recently. Good consistency across the board at Le Vieux Pin

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2016 JoieFarm Pinot Noir Reserve "En Famille" Okanagan Valley

12/15/2019 - KillerJones Likes this wine:

90 points

This wine sounded interesting when I last visited the winery - ten different clones across two BC locations? I'll bite.

That being said, you really smell the oak influence here...even after a solid decant. Think dark fruit here, also: black raspberry & cherry.

These aromas spill onto the palate with serious earthiness, luscious acid, spice & smoke on the finish.

Uncharacteristic PN with several layers of complexity here ...kept me interested all evening.

@sebastienwine commented:

6/6/20, 10:28 PM - I'd say this could sit another year or two while maintaining balance.
Definitely ripe and wrapped in oak but nice acid that should carry it a couple more years.

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1996 Jackson-Triggs Riesling Icewine Proprietors' Grand Reserve Okanagan Valley VQA

3/16/2020 - @sebastienwine wrote:

92 points

Luscious and juicy with honeycomb and dried apricots. 25 years old and not showing any signs of fading. Impressive wines to share with good friends.

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3/19/20, 4:49 PM - Friends and a little blue cheese.
Given to me by Don himself and I have a few others like it

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