2007 Château Gaudrelle Vouvray

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He says: This is only a few dollars more than most BC-based Chenin Blanc, and well worth it.

She says: Overall, a well balanced and good value Vouvray that will lure me back for more.

2005 Fouassier Père et Fils Pouilly-Fumé Domaine Des Cassiers

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She says: Reminded me of nanna’s apple pie with it’s riper, richer fruit encased by a nice balance of toast and yeast.

He says: This would be wonderful with roast chicken, a chef’s salad, or KFC. Respect!

2006 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes

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She says: The more delicate fruit in this Sancerre along with its mineral and flinty undertones makes it positively alluring. That said, to be seduced like this, it will cost you!

He says: Textbook Sancerre, really no complaints at all, and I’m always pointing out flaws, like a mother-in-law out of control.

2004 Tinto Figuero Crianza

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She says: This deserved the official stamp of the Ribera del Dureo… to me this is the Corazón (heart) of the Duero.

He says: Is it a lot of money? Yes (for some). However, if you’re going to the Okanagan and buying 2-3 year old red wines for $30-40 (or paying more while dining out), do yourself a favor and try something with age, sophistication, and grace, for exactly the same price.

Wine truths

“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.”
by Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Wine Ratings

★☆☆☆☆ - Poor quality. Avoid. Save your money. Between 80-84 points.

★★☆☆☆ - Average quality or poor value. Between 84-88 points. Some expensive wines are downgraded for bad value.

★★★☆☆ - Good. Between 88-92 points. Or a good value on the lower end of the point scale.

★★★☆☆ - Excellent quality. Between 92-96 points. Or a cheap yet good quality wine which is excellent value.

★★★☆☆ - Outstanding, best examples in the world. Between 96 and 100 points. A perfect wine.