The 2011 De Vine Taste Experience

As the sun finally shines upon the breathtaking beauty that is the Saanich Peninsula De Vine welcomes all of you back to our Tasting Room at our Vineyard
(map) as we unveil our exciting new wines for this late but truly beautiful season. During our first few weeks open you have waited patiently with us and our Pinot Noir “the Vixen” as the rest of our wines inched to perfection. Now to entice your palette the notes for each of our newly released wines can be found below the bottle tease of our now sold out first vintage Pinot Blanc. From all of us at De Vine we look forward to seeing all of you as the summer season draws you to another new wine adventure.

2009 Pinot Noir, The Vixen.
The near-perfect grapes for this single barrel of Pinot Noir came from Washington State.—a lot so ripe yet balanced that it was impossible to pass up. This wine is a classic Burgundian-style Pinot with rich aromas of cherry and blackcurrant, a kiss of French oak, and a lingering finish. A truly elegant wine to pair with grilled salmon, leg of lamb, or a mild curry.

2010 Viognier, Liquidity Vineyards:
Partially barrel-fermented and aged in French oak, this wine shows complex aromas that mingle honeysuckle, grapefruit, and stone fruit. It has a bright, “snappy” finish in the style of a French Viognier, and pairs well with grilled fish, roast chicken, and Asian dishes.

2010 Dornfelder, Liquidity Vineyards:
Rich garnet in colour with enticing red-berry aromas, and a touch of spearmint. A juicy, blackberry flavor with a mouth-watering shot of fresh-fruit acidity. The finish reveals just a hint of sweetness, but the wine could pass as dry. Fresh fruit and crisp acidity make it a
good match with a range of red meat, poultry and cheese.

2010 Epiphany, Dessert Wine
What happens when barrel-fermented Chardonnay meets an aged brandy? An epiphany! The nose of this off-dry dessert wine presents aromas of ripe tangerine and a hint of vanilla; the taste delivers the warm, luscious heat of a baked apple. Serve chilled with a fruit or cheese plate.