Christmas bottle
December 14, 2007 
 40 reviews
 for when you drink enough to share your very best


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You know the drill...
When uncle Albert comes over - the one who stomps his own grapes in the tool shed - you stock up on as many bottles for under $10 as you can find. Just remember which bottle you substituted your private stash into and chain it to your side.
But, for those of you who are fortunate enough to have wine appreciators in the family (or friends with similar fabulous palates) then you'll want to give the gift that they may:

a) share in a few cellar years
b) pour freely around the table
c) finally respect you for

After all, good wine really should be shared to be fully appreciated.

Or not...

 Emiliana 'Coyam' Colchagua Valley Chile, 2005
 

Emiliana Coyam A luscious blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Carmenere, Merlot and Petit Verdot this organic/biodynamic wine is rich and earthy with blueberries, raspberries, underlying black fruit aromas and smoke and cocoa notes. Fresh and vibrant on the palate with an appealing chewiness, nice acidity and lingering dark chocolate, warm spices and ripe berry flavours that you can really sink your teeth into.
Truly delicious.
$24.99
(+845321)

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 Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin, Okanagan BC, 2005
 

Osoyoos Larose 2005 The 2005 vintage is a dense and heady combination of rich dark earth, savoury herbs, berry fruit and dried plum aromas with whiffs of pencil shavings and smoky/meaty notes. On the palate it is purely masculine, chewy and quite massive showing cocoa, leather and sweet tobacco with a chewy texture and lingering char flavours.
67% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Decant if you must consume now but this would make a wonderful cellar gift.
Released November 2007
$40.00 BC
(+129999)

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 Skillogalee Shiraz, Clare Valley Australia, 2004
 

Skillogalee Shiraz 04 Far from the typical Aussie Shiraz. the Skillogalee is appealingly fresh and elegant with aromas of eucalyptus and crushed mixed berries--raspberry, blackberry and blueberry--lifted with violets and aromatic spice notes. Stylistically feminine- showing bright acidity, loads of sweet, fresh berries, coffee liqueur and more warm spice on the finish.
A wine that will put a smile on your palate!
$27.90 BC
(+537852)

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 'Clarendelle White', Bordeaux France, 2005
 

Clarendelle white From the proprietors of famous Bordeaux house of Chateau Haut-Brion comes this classic white blend of Sauvignon Blanc (60%) and Semillon (40%).
Fresh grass, honeycomb, minerals and lemon cream aromas. On the palate - white grapefruit and lemon zest with a softly rounded texture and crisp, continuous finish.
Pair with fish dishes and creamy sauces.
$32.99 BC
(+526400)

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 Wolf Blass 'Grey Label' Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, Aus, 2004
 

Wolf Blass Grey Label Cab Opulent!
Juicy cherries and blackberries, eucalyptus, Christmas cake spices and chocolate notes. On the palate it's lush - currants and mixed berry flavours, coffee bean, earth, leather and dark chocolate with fine tannins and warm spices on the finish. Full-flavoured and addictive.
Pair with lamb or rich stews.

$34.99 BC/$33.25 ON
(+347849)/(+470120)

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 Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2003
 

Raymond Cabernet A decently priced Napa Cabernet that you can drink now or add to your cellar. It shows sweet, ripe, red fruit, cassis and leather aromas with pencil shavings, minerals and fresh earthy notes. On the palate it's juicy and smooth with tobacco and cocoa, smoked spices and lingering coffee flavours on the finish. It's lifted acidity and fine tannins will pair nicely with hard cheeses or lamb dishes.
$37.99+ BC Private wine stores
(+108111)

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 Peter Lehmann 'Mentor' Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Aus, 2001
 

PL Mentor A rich, earthy red colour with berry, currants and plummy aromas, mint chocolate, vanilla, caramel and sweet cedary notes. Smooth on the entry with berry and char flavours, it grows massive on the mid-palate but maintains balance and mouth-watering freshness followed by soft tannins and lingering cocoa.
A great gift bottle!
Cabernet 69%, Merlot 13%, Shiraz 10%, Malbec 8%
$43.99 BC
(+611400)

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 Casas Del Bosque Pinot Noir Reserve, Casablanca Chile, 2006
 

Casas del Bosque PN loads of pretty violet notes with vanilla, cedar and soft chocolate hints. On the palate the Casas del Bosque Pinot is fresh and smooth, medium bodied with creamy dark berries, earth and smoked spice flavours showing bright acidity, light tannins with lingering spice and tobacco on the finish.
Lovely!
Delicious paired with smoked gouda.
$21.99 BC
(+86611)

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 Nepenthe Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills Australia, 2005
 

Nepenthe SB Zippy!
Cut grass, snap peas, gooseberries and lemon peel aromas. A crisp and zesty palate that shows potent, mouth-watering flavours and lip-smacking citrus, grass and herbs.
Pair with asperagus and chevre quiche
$21.99 BC
(+268870)

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Yering Station Shiraz


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Moselland Ars Vitis


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[yellow tail], Plaisir de Merle, Pendulum.... 


 The party wine!
 Chateau de Serame Viognier, Vin de Pays D'Oc France, 2006

Serame Viognier

The Chateau de Serame has a exceptional price point and delivers in spades.
Rich aromas - honeycomb, quince, peach compote, tangerines and lime zest. On the palate it rolls around with a slightly oily texture, shows its earthy and mineral side but captivates with oozing marmalade and exotic spices, hints of banana and a long, warm zesty finish.
$12.99 LTO $11.99 December 2007!
(+624395)

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 Protection for your pearly whites...
 If you're giving the wine-give the protection too

Mi Paste My dental hygenist suggested this product when she found out that I swish and swirl a lot of wine.
Like fruit juice, wine has acidity which can break down the enamel on your teeth causing discoloration, sensitivity and pitting. For those of you who drink a lot of wine you know how easily your teeth turn black - much faster than ever before.
The Prospec MI Paste (I've heard it's similar to Tooth Mousse down under) is said to:
Strengthen tooth enamel
Reduce sensitivity
Buffer acids
Which means it coats and protects your teeth from acids and general wear while helping harden the enamel with special milk-derived proteins.
I use it at night and rub a pea sized amount on all of my pearly whites. Its a natural product so if you swallow it, don't worry and you may want to - it tastes great!
Comes in Melon (mine), mint, strawberry, tutti frutti and vanilla and you may order on-line if you can't get your dentist to order it in.
Prices vary but you are looking at about $20-$25 CND per 35ml tube but it lasts for a long time.

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Coming Next!

December 21st- BC-best bottles+new reviews
plus Beginnings+Sweet Endings
January 4th - WD's annual Budget Bottles

Pink and Cheeky...


Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva

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