Our simple, silly
wordplay is just an excuse to showcase the wines of one of BC's most consistent
producers: JoieFarm. The Naramata Bench-located winery has seen its share of
change in recent years with founding partner Michael Dinn leaving the company and
the winery opening its doors to visitors. Amongst the change the wines have
stayed amazingly consistent throughout the whole portfolio, which has added a
few new additions over the years.
"Joie to the
world, thy wine is yum!"
All BC wine drinkers
should find something to love in the winery's Alsace and Burgundy inspired
line-up of wines. From subtle, supple whites to earthy, layered reds, you'll
find something to enjoy from the winery's 2015 releases this holiday season.
2014 Rosé - $21
From the eye-catching, watermelon Jolly Rancher colour to the combination of sweet red fruit and light, savoury herbs on the expressive nose and the lightly, off-dry palate where the residual sugar is balanced beautifully with tart cranberry and tangy citrus acidity and flavours.
2014 Pinot Blanc - $23
Look for aromas of fresh flowers, apple skins and honeydew melon followed by a tangy, potent medley of orchard fruit, grape seeds, minerals and citrus flavours. The 2014, finishes moderately long with lemon/lime zest and light spice notes.
2014 Muscat - $23
An effortless Muscat with feminine, perfumed aromas orange blossoms, soft spices, ripe, juicy peaches and nectarines and sweet, lemon drop candies. Sure to put a smile to the face of anyone who takes a sip.
2014 Riesling - $23
This golden-hued
Riesling offers a tasty blend of both plump, sumptuous, honeydew and ripe
papaya and lean, mean citrus fruit; a beautiful juxtaposition of sweet and
tangy.
2013 Pinot Noir -
$23
A blend of Pinot
Noir clones from vineyards in Summerland and Naramata, this wine opens with a
generous nose of both juicy and dried red fruit aromas with layers of spice and
cured meat notes adding depth.
2014 Un-Oaked Chardonnay - $23
Despite the lack of oak contact and barrel ageing, a richly textured palate follows the nose thanks to plenty of lees contact in the stainless steel tanks. Similar flavours adorn the palate with enhanced stonefruit and citrus notes and loads of mouth-watering, briny acidity.
2014 A Noble Blend - $24
A complex, layered, Tropical and citrus fruit infused blend of 38% Gewurztraminer, 30% Riesling, 16% Pinot Auxerrois, 8% Pinot Blanc, 7% Muscat and 1% Schoenberger.
2013 PTG - $24
A blend of Gamay and
Pinot Noir grapes (55/45% respectively) sourced from Naramata and Summerland
vineyards which, together, cook-up a tasty, lively wine with an intriguing
combination of candied red fruit, minerals, wild berries, Christmas spices,
earthy dry herbs and light oak aromas and flavours.
2013 Gamay - $24
An expressive and
sweetly scented, single-vineyard Gamay offering cherry nib and raspberry tart
aromas grounded by savoury notes of cured meats, bay leaf, onion salt and white
pepper.
2012 "En
Famille" Reserve Gewurztraminer - $28
A one-of-a-kind. The
only true Reserve Gewurztraminer produced in BC today with unparalleled
intensity and unctuousness. Classic lychee, raw honey and floral characters,
dialled-up to '11'.
2012 "En Famille" Reserve Chardonnay - $30
The 2012 edition has elegance, grace and length, showing excellent restraint on the nose and concentration on the palate. A blend of tropical and orchard fruit, mixed with fleshy lees, raw honey and cool mineral notes.
2012 "En Famille" Reserve Pinot Noir - $40
Opens with a maturing nose of sweet herbs, black cherry, raspberry seeds, cassis and light, spicy oak. The palate has plenty of vibrant texture and medium-plus body with a strong fruit component and fine tannins. The finish is spicy and mouth-watering with lingering, savoury earth and tingling raspberry notes.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
