WINEMAKER’S EDGE
“Red Icon is a Merlot- and Cabernet-dominated red Bordeaux-style blend, and our most gifted wine every holiday season thanks to its consistency year after year and its reputation as one of BC’s top red wines. One of my favourite winter dishes is braised short ribs and roasted root vegetables, and the rich, tender beef complements our Red Icon. “Ripe dark fruit and chocolate aromas are followed by a silky palate, which is brimming with cassis, blackberries and hints of peppery spices and cured meats.” “Our Quails’ Gate Meritage is a balanced and rich Cabernet Franc- and Merlot-dominated blend. I find it perfect as a hostess gift or to serve by the fire après-ski; it really is an ideal choice for any winter gathering. A versatile red, it pairs nicely with an herb-crusted rack of lamb, osso buco or a vegetarian holiday roast served with mushroom gravy. “Our Meritage boasts aromas of plum and cassis, cedar, baking spices and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied and savoury, it is framed with notable structure.” “An irresistibly festive sparkling wine, our Charme de l’île Rosé adds elegance to any winter gathering, inspiring a toast the moment it is opened. Animated bubbles and bright acidity complement a variety of foods, from smoked salmon blinis and goat’s cheese crostini to baked ham glazed in maple and mustard. “Our rosé’s eye-catching pale-pink hue with wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal and citrus aromas, lively dry palate and refreshing finish make it a welcome gift for any holiday occasion.”
Gabriel Reis
PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY
Painted Rock Red Icon $85.99 BC VQA 468900
Kailee Frasch
QUAILS’ GATE ESTATE WINERY
Quails’ Gate Meritage $34.99 BC VQA 320645
Dan Wright
UNSWORTH VINEYARDS
Unsworth Charme de l’île Rosé $29.99 BC VQA 116693
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