Wild Goose was one of my favourite spots on the trip. The staff are so helpful and kind, and the really know they're stuff! Plus there's not tasting fee! Make sure you check out Wild Goose if you decide to make the trek down from Penticton to Okanagan Falls. Here's what I thought of their wines.
Wild Goose Vineyards Pinot Gris 2008: Fruity, fresh and delicious. A BC classic that always shows good form. Elegant finish, and a style that's not too fruit forward. 85 Points. Recommended.
Wild Goose Vineyards "Mystic River" Pinot Gris 2008: This limited production single vineyard wine from Wild Goose is extremly pale in the glass. Spice and fragrant pear on the nose. Very zesty. Wonderful mineral notes as well. Peaches and pears in the mouth with a crisp, long fruity finish. Excellent effort. 89 Points. Recommended.
Wild Goose Vineyards "God's Mountain" Riesling 2008: Pale straw colour. Lime and pineapple nose that also bristles with granny smith apples. Vert fruity palate with strong acidity. Peach, apple and a very nice backbone of minerality. Good structure with an average length finish. 88 Points.
Wild Goose Vineyards Merlot 2006: Great purple - red colour. Plum and cedar on the nose with nice allspice characteristics as well. Cocoa on the soft palate with plum and milk chocolate notes as well. Chewy tannins and an average finish. Good, but not super intersting. Wild Goose claims this to be their best merlot to date, and I think I agree. 88 Points.
Wild Goose Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2008: Absolute beauty of a nose. Lychee and rose petal for days. Very elegant palate showing lychees and pears. Average lenght finish, but absolutely delicious and at a really excellent price. Try this with thai food and sushi. 89 Points. Recommended.
Wild Goose Vineyards Reserve Merlot 2007: Oakey nose with spice and vanilla caramel. Smooth and plummy with lots of spice, and quite a long finish. Could be laid down for up to 5 years. Neat wine, but pricey. 88 Points.
I love Wild Goose wines. Truly one of the jewels in BC's wine crown. Delicious wines (especially for this release!) and really excellent prices. Make sure you try some of these.
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Maybe it's just all the cheese-based meals I've eaten over the last few years, but I've definitely become a fan of Gewürztraminer (in lieu of chasselas/fendant, which I can't really find over here). I'll keep an eye out for this one for sure; thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteBy the way: clever blog title.