Such proper syrah. Floral and fresh fruit aromatics, a certain darkness and meatiness, stern, big effusive tannins....

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The second time around I recognize this wine as well and obvious as any in the entire competition. It is a wine worth...

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Average final score from judges at the 2017 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2017.

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This big Rhone style red has charred oak on the nose, big body - full texture - and a charming, if a bit soft,...

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This winner of a 2016 Lieutenant Governor's Award is fashioned in a northern Rhone style, but goes for heavy oak with...

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Nose exuberant with notes of violet and black plum. Featuring firm tannins and notes of pronounced vanilla and toast....

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Hester Creek Syrah Viognier 2014, BC VQA Okanagan Valley