2013 Chateau Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling – Vintages 277228 – $16.95 – ****1/2 – When I took my first sniff of this wine it felt like there was a battle taking place in my nose. Mineral? Peach? Lemon? all of these aromas were trying to get out in front but they all just mesh together perfectly. The flavours on this wine seem to wrap Peach, Lemon, and Lime in a mineral coating. The wine feels dry in the mouth with just a hint of sweetness on the finish. A riesling like this is something that is incredibly food friendly, that being said the complexity of the flavours might get lost in your plate. I plan on enjoying a few bottles of this wine only paired with a second glass.
2014 Culmina R&D Blend – Vintages 445494 – $25.95 – ****+ – Great value from BC. Before getting into the bottle it’s hard not to make a comment about the label. It features a photo of Don Triggs (proprieter of Culmina) and his twin brother. The nose offers up cedar and pencil shaving with rich Raspberry aromas. In the glass you will find Raspberry, Plum and Blackberry. This wine will benefit from a little decanting before getting into the bottle. This is a solid wine for the price and will make a great match to steak.
