Pristine, juicy, delightful. Sandhill wines are made from one of seven unique BC vineyards: Sandhill Estate (Oliver), King Family (Penticton), Phantom Creek (Oliver), Osprey Ridge (Oliver), Hidden Terrace (Oliver, behind McIntyre Bluff), Carsoroso (Kelowna), and Vanessa Vineyard (Similkameen Valley).
This Sovereign Opal is from the Casoroso site and offers pretty aromas of lime leaf, wildflower and honey jacked up with a fruit cups of peaches, pears and apple. The palate is off dry but fresh, light and balanced. It is slick and juicy, pristine and punchy. A delightful lower alcohol sipper but also perfect for holiday dinners.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 25th, 2024

Pristine, juicy, delightful. Sandhill wines are made from one of seven unique BC vineyards: Sandhill Estate (Oliver), King Family (Penticton), Phantom Creek (Oliver), Osprey Ridge (Oliver), Hidden Terrace (Oliver, behind McIntyre Bluff), Carsoroso (Kelowna), and Vanessa Vineyard (Similkameen Valley).
This Sovereign Opal is from the Casoroso site and offers pretty aromas of white raisins, lime leaf and honey, and a fruit cups of peaches, pears, apples and cherries. The palate is off dry but drier than I recall from years back. It is slick and juicy, pristine and punchy. A delightful lower alcohol sipper.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 25th, 2022

Lime, honey, tangy.
A new addition to the lineup of Sandhill wines, although they've had a Small Lots Program Viognier in the tall black bottle for many years.
This version is more value driven and is not as complex or concentrated, however it does offer lime and crunchy orchard fruits, lemon curds ad honey aromas. It's a leaner style, tangy with focused acidity.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 14th, 2015