These picks were requested by Leana, a mom who's too busy to check the blog, and just wants something she can buy by the case and have it over with. Here are a couple of quick picks that give good value under $35, and work well as sippers or with food. Check the next post for my picks for Leana under $20 Reviews to follow - first things first, this girl needs wine picks!
Averill Creek, Pinot Noir $25 (only buy the 2005 - be sure to check) Available only at Liberty on Granville Island: http://www.libertywinemerchants.com/locations.html
Saxenburg, Private Collection Shiraz, $32 (about to hit BC market) Keep checking this search http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products?keyword=saxenburg&gKey=All&cKey=All&pp=20&pr=Any&bc_region=Any&by=name&asc=1&pg=1
See Ya Later Ranch/Hawthorne Mountain, Pinot Gris, $20 (good expression of the varietal) http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/75739?region=5
Skillogalee, Riesling. Australia $25 (just hit BC market) http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/579169?region=5
Pfaffenheim, Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2002, France $32 (Drinks like it's $50)
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/615898?region=5
Mondavi, Fume Blanc, Napa $30 http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/221887?region=5
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