“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”
― Paulo Coelho, Brida
And with that, I present to you my list of favourite wines!…
Goddess (St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery)
This is a cool product; it is a wine made by women for women. It is a multi-varietal white blend with exotic floral notes including Turkish delight, lychee, sweet spices, rose oil and a hint of herbs. Best served chilled with a spicy or Asian dish.
Market White (Sperling Vineyard)
Market White is a blend of Bacchus, Pinot Blanc & Riesling. And has been dubbed as the embodiment of “Okanagan sunshine & freshness in a glass.” Which comes from the scent of yummy fruit like peach, apricot and apple. This is a great choice to go along with a spicy entree, or simply for sipping.
Late Harvest Riesling (Sperling Vineyard)
This is a perfect wine to enjoy with dessert; it is a treat in and of itself. It received the InterVin International Wine Awards 2017, Honours Medal
Old Vines Foch (Sperling Vineyard)
Country Babe is NOT a fan of red wines, however this is one of TWO red wines that she loves. It smells and tastes like black cherry, current, roasted nuts and fresh earth. This rustic wine is made for dinners of featuring red meats, desserts featuring chocolate and cheese plates.
Late Harvest Gewurztraminer (Sperling Vineyard)
An iced wine, that has a “spicy, peach and honey nose; full-bodied, rich and sweet, well balanced flavours of tropical fruit, barley sugar and cinnamon.”
Speritz (Sperling Vineyard)
Refreshing. Crisp. With bursts of peach, melon, guava and grapefruit. It’s a really good choice for curling up on the couch with your sweetheart and watching a movie and snacking on popcorn.
Old Vines Gamay Noir (Hillside)
This is the second red wine that won Country Babe over. It is a fruity wine featuring raspberry and cedar notes. It tastes luxurious without being overpowering. Fun factoid: gamay is the principal grape of the Beaujolais region.
Voignier (Hillside)
Made in Naramata Bench, although it is dubbed as a “summer chardonnay” it is perfect anytime of the year. This wine smells as delicious as it tastes. Think, spring blossoms, honeysuckle with a hint of Chai spice.
Pinot Grigio (Barefoot Bubbly)
A light bodied California sparkling wine with a citrus aroma that refreshes the palate. Best served chilled with fish or seafood and appetizers.
