Fragrant, persistent, pristine.
Made from Gewurztraminer with Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois, Muscat and Pinot Blanc and laden with liberal fruit; think stone fruits, green apples and a suggestion of tropical fruits and citrus layered with honey and spring blossoms. These past few vintages seem drier than earlier examples and this one is fresh, juicy and has hints of saline/savoury notes. A persistent finish has some phenolic grip.
Pair: pate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes and pork dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 13th, 2019

Tangy, zesty, restrained.
I tasted this vintage blend of Gewurztraminer with Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois, Muscat and Pinot Blanc alongside the 2018 version and this one leaned to honeyed with warm peach and apricot aromas woven with mineral/saline and citrus notes. Tangy and zesty, more restrained and lean than the 2018, it had focus and precision, snappy green apple flavours and a long mouthwatering finish.
Pair: pate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes and pork dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 13th, 2019

Perfumed, concentrated, mouthwatering.
Made from 47% Gewurztraminer with Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Schoenberger this vintage of A Noble Blend offers fragrant aromas of lychee and rose scented cold cream, crunchy green apples and pink grapefruit with kaffir lime, exotic spice and creamy honey. Sweet Turkish delight, honey soaked fruit and exotic spices dominate the palate; expect wonderful concentration and excellent length. Rich yet mouthwatering.
Pair: pate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes and pork dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 21st, 2016

Fragrant, concentrated, pristine.
Made from Gewurztraminer with Riesling, Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc new 2016 is as expected, fragrant. Pristine aromas of lychee and peaches, crisp green apples and lemon oil with spring blossoms are grounded with forest floor/compost notes at the core. The palate is a genuine mimic of the nose; tangy and fruity flavours are wonderfully woven across the palate, and it seems to me to be slightly drier than previous vintages, which is appreciated.
Pair: pate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes and pork dishes.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2017

Pretty, zesty, purity.
It's been a few years since tasting this delightfully fragrant blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Auxerois, Pinot Blanc and Muscat and it doesn't disappoint. Notes of honey and stonefruits, lychee and rose oil, pink grapefruit and spice lead to a slick and off-dry palate. It's wonderfully balanced and has loads of character, purity and exotic flavours. The finish is zesty and mouthwatering.
Pair: pate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes and pork dishes.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 13th, 2023

In a nod to the lesser known appellations of Burgundy (such as Fixin, Santenay and Mercurey) this reserve Pinot was chosen from the best barrels, harvested from the Naramata Bench, Skaha Bench and Summerland.
Expect tart red fruit on the nose; cranberries, red cherry, pomegranate with lilac, star anise, savoury spice mix with rainforest floor notes, notably wet cedar. The texture is silky and here the flavours are well-integrated; peppery spices, red fruit and cedar culminate in a smooth finish.
Very chic.
Pair with wild mushrooms, fresh salmon, duck, turkey and roasted fall vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato and beet.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 7th, 2013

Charming, expressive, juicy.
PTG stands for Passe-Tout-Grains, which refers to the classic Burgundian wine combining the region's two red varieties - Gamay and Pinot Noir - a blend made from vineyards on the Naramata Bench and Skaha Bluff.
It is scented with raspberry, blueberry, vanilla and rose petals, sweet spices and pepper. It is silky and fresh with loads of juicy and expressive berry flavours layered with blueberry tea, pepper and leather. Wonderful balance - another excellent vintage.
Pair: Charcuterie, salmon or creamy mushroom and herb tagliatelle.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 27th, 2015

Charming, stylish, juicy.
PTG stands for Passe-Tout-Grains, which refers to the classic Burgundian wine combining the region's two red varieties, Gamay and Pinot Noir.
It is a consistently stylish and charming red with a nose of tangy red fruit, tealeaf, fine spice and white pepper, leather and sous bois with floral undertones. It is a medium-bodied wine, juicy and fine boned and a perfect food wine.
Pair: Charcuterie, salmon or creamy mushroom and herb tagliatelle.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 27th, 2015

Juicy, tangy, restraint.

PTG stands for Passe-Tout-Grains, which refers to the classic Burgundian wine combining the region's two red varieties, Gamay and Pinot Noir.
This vintage it is 40% Pinot and 60% Gamay.
It is a consistently charming red with aromas of of tangy red currents, red cherries, vanilla, baking spices, bruised violets, white pepper and cocoa. Flavours support the nose with tealeaf and fine spices, cigar and cocoa nibs. Excellent restraint and balance with good persistence overall.
It is a medium-bodied wine, juicy and fine boned and a perfect food wine.
Pair: Charcuterie, salmon, rich vegetable soups or creamy mushroom and herb tagliatelle.
©copyright 2016 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 21st, 2016

Charming, silky, bouncy.
Made entirely from Naramata Bench berries from the Deep Roots Vineyard. JoieFarm is one of BC's best when it comes to a Gamay made as an homage to those of Beaujolais.
The aromas here are: sweet black tea, sun-warmed raspberries, star anise, vanilla, cocoa, dried violets and botanical. Bouncy and precise, lively and charming with a silky texture.
Benefits from a brief chill the fridge for 10, before pouring.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 6th, 2017

Charming, silky, pretty.
Made entirely from Naramata Bench berries, JoieFarm is one of BC's best when it comes to a style more similar to Beaujolais.
This vintage offers sweet cherry, wild raspberry, white pepper, crushed violets and lilacs atop an earthy core. The palate is juicy and disarmingly vibrant with a silky texture. It's medium-bodied with a mouthwatering finish and truly fancies a chill the fridge for 10, before pouring.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 23rd, 2016

This glorious Muscat is wonderfully fragrant and is my favourite of the JoieFarm portfolio.
It's pale straw in colour with the extraordinary scents of lavender soap, ginger, rose petals and lychee, white grapes and orange zest. It attacks your palate with white nectarine, grapefruit peel, lavender pastilles and star anise. It boasts an oily texture, has a whisper of sweetness, amazing concentration and a potent and lengthy finish.
Pristine. Made from Moscato Giallo and Moscato Canelli both grown on the Naramata Bench.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 16th, 2013

This dry Muscat, wonderfully floral and fragrant - has become my favourite Joiefarm wine...
It's pale straw in colour with a pinkinsh tinge and features lovely grapey aromas layered with apples, orchard blossoms, honey, tangerine peel and juicy limes. The palate is immaculate - mouthwatering flavours echo the aromas and the finish leaves behind traces of tangerine peel and apricot.
I generally offer food pairing suggestions, but this I want to drink all on its own.
Made from Moscato Giallo and Moscato Canelli both grown on the Naramata Bench.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 7th, 2012

Singular, slick, savoury.
Another memorable Pinot Blanc from Heidi Noble, this vintage offers waxy notes along with white and yellow crunchy fruits, along with wild honey. The palate mimics the nose with beeswax, forest floor and savoury and salty flavours. Singular and slick.
Pair with spicy dishes, pork, fresh summery Asian dishes or strong cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 4th, 2019

Fruity, intense, fragrant.
A fragrant fruit-cup of aromas - creamy pears, peaches, yellow apples and tangerine with honeysuckle and vanilla. The palate is a concentration of honey, citrus and orchard fruits. It's off-dry and will pair with spicy dishes, pork or strong cheeses.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 16th, 2014

Pristine, expressive, racy.
Another cracker of a Pinot Blanc from Joifarm, this version offers ripe orchard fruit aromas, honey and orange blossoms. The palate is pristine an juicy offering expressive fruit with a honeyed character balanced by racy acidity. A stylish wine with great concentration and weight.
Pair with spicy dishes, pork, fresh summery Asian dishes or strong cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 4th, 2016

Pristine, expressive, racy.
Another cracker of a Pinot Blanc from Joifarm, this version offers ripe orchard fruit aromas, honey and orange blossoms. The palate is pristine an juicy offering expressive fruit with a honeyed character balanced by racy acidity. A stylish wine with great concentration and weight.
Pair with spicy dishes, pork, fresh summery Asian dishes or strong cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 4th, 2016

A wonderful repeat performance of the Reserve Chardonnay from JoieFarm.
This vintage you can expect a fragrant wine offering liberal pear and melon aromas, sweet citrus, buttered croissant, fine spice and nutty aromas. The palate is bright and lively and tastes like brown butter, exotic citrus, toasted nuts and spiced oak. Wonderful focus and length with a fresh and spicy finish.
Pair with corn succotash, oysters, halibut in butter sauce, smoked cheeses or creamy pastas.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 21st, 2011

Peach, honeyed, concentrated.
This is not your typical BC Riesling - JoieFarm heads down a different path with a slightly oxidative character.
Expect a deeper golden colour and notes of peach jam, honey, bread dough, apple sauce, white blossoms and orange peel. The palate is rich and honeyed with a creamy texture and impressive concentration (as always) The finish is sweet and long with a somewhat phenolic texture.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 23rd, 2015

An utterly charming and compelling white, which is freshly scented with white raisins, ginger, candied citrus peel, apricots and freesia. It's spicy and zesty with a slick and oily weight; the mild sweetness is offset with lively acidity. Expect fantastic concentration with flavours of lemon balm, citrus, ginger and rose pastilles.
Unique and wonderful with excellent persistence.
©copyright 2013 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 12th, 2013