I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK

Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…

^ Mr. Ike Seaman, wine director, and Miss Rachelle Cole, sommelier, of The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn.2005 Château Roquetaillade La Grange
ABV: 12.5%
Category: Bourdeaux
Country: Graves, Bordeaux, France
Winemaker: Roquetaillade La Grange
Agency: Altovin International Ltd.
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 3 ~ “On the nose varietal character present but not necessarily old world. More “new world” fruit.”
Expression: 3.25 ~ “Moderate to full aromas of dark cherry, plum & slight herbaceous notes. Wiffs of gentle alcohol.”
Complexity: 3.5 ~ “Upfront fruit (ripe berry), dry, light youthful tannins, mild leather, quick finish.”
Balance: 4.5 ~ “Good balance between tannin and fruit. The finish is quick. Alcohol is well integrated.”
Value: 4.5 ~ “Overall value is very good. An enjoyable wine.”
Score: 18.75/25
Availability: select BC Liquor stores
Pricing: $25.99

Wine reviewed by  Mr. Ike Seaman, wine director, and Miss Rachelle Cole, sommelier, of The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn.