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Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: Succulent, juicy and savoury with aromas and flavours of plush ripe black plums. More interesting than most merlots I've tasted. One of Canada's best wine producers. Drink: 2012-2015. 169961 15.47% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. April 27, 2013 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Smoky and savoury with fleshy black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. The best old vines foch I've ever tasted. Drink: 2012-2017. 639625 14%  750 mL  $24.99 Score: 91/100. October 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2011, BC VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: A full-bodied and generous chardonnay with layers of rip peach and green apple flavour. Some attractive toast almond on the finish. Pair with corn dishes or lobster in butter. Drink: 2013-2016. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2011, VQA BC, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Such a lovely wine ... one for sighing over rather than describing. Medium-bodied, velvet smooth with racy black cherries that roll and caress over your tongue. Perfect for planked salmon or seafood, as well as lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 639658 14% XD 750 mL  $44.99 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Spectacularly rich and full-bodied yet perfectly balanced and showing great finesse. Aromas and flavours of butter-toffee, green apple and some smoke. Layers of pleasure on the palate. Long finish leaves you yearning for more. Drink: 2014-2018. 639641 13% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Crisp, clean and refreshing with lime and white grapefruit notes. Medium-bodied with lovely balance. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. Drink: 2018-2020. 391854 12.50%  750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: A superb dry white that's packed with flavour and character. Lemon-petrol on the opens up to a lime sunshine lift on the palate. This wine will make your mouth water just smelling it. Very versatile with food, from seafood to roast turkey to on its own as an aperitif. Lovely! Drink: 2015-2023. 308312 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Rose 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Fresh field strawberries with a tart crispness. Medium-bodied, lovely and ephemeral. Great aperitif for the patio or deck. Drink: 2012-2014. 170316 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2012, Okanagan Valley, BCVQA, Canada: Just perfect! Aromas and flavours of light baking spices, white flowers and lychee. Medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Perfect for Asian fare and medium curries. Drink: 2013-2018. 585745 13% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. March 7, 2013 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour, yet not heavy. Fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice. This is seductive pinot. Pair with something naughty. Drink: 2013-2018. 585760 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 17, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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