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Mission Hill 2004 S.L.C. Icewine Riesling (Okanagan Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $85
This wine looks like liquid sunshine and smells like a mixture of tropical fruit nectar, vanilla and pastry dough. Rich flavors of tropical fruits and apple custard coat the mouth, while backing acidity keeps it from being cloying. The finish is mouthwatering and long, with pineapple dominating. Imported by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants.
— M.D.
(8/1/2006)
Mission Hill 2004 Five Vineyards Icewine Riesling (Okanagan Valley)
- $20
Rich and syrupy, this wine has plenty of acidity to balance, leaving mouthwatering flavors of baked apple and golden raisin. The wine has a long finish with pineapple flavors that coat the mouth. Musky on the nose, showing vanilla bean. Imported by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants.
— M.D.
(8/1/2006)
Mission Hill 2004 Reserve Icewine Riesling (Okanagan Valley)
- $60
The nose explodes with oily aromas of dried apricot, golden raisin, lemon and musk. Full, rich and oily, with similar flavors to Mission Hill’s other icewines, predominantly pineapple. Acidity tickles the tongue, leaving the mouth asking for more on the finish. Imported by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants.
— M.D.
(8/1/2006)
Mission Hill 1999 Bin 99 Pinot Noir (Okanagan Valley)
- Best Buy
- $8
From British Columbia comes this light, well-made Pinot. Miles away from the jammy, beefy Oregon style, it shows delicate flavors of beet, cola and cracker. The tart berry fruit is delicate; light spice, stem and leaf take over the finish.
— P.G.
(12/31/2001)
Mission Hill 1999 Estate Syrah (Okanagan Valley)
- $16
Syrah’s future is already secure in Washington, so why not the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia’s premier region? Berry, chocolate, pepper and spice notes in this mid-weight, even wine make a plausible case for the grape in Canada’s Pacific province. Tart-sweet fruit is checked by a bit too much wood, but it’s solid, closing with modest tannins.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
Mission Hill 2003 S.L.C. Merlot (Okanagan Valley)
- $40
There’s serious cedar on the nose here, which leads into flavors of plum, berries and more cedar. It’s slightly tart and tannic and lacking softness or subtlety, but the finish is lingering and satisfying. Imported by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants.
— S.K.
(5/1/2007)
Mission Hill 2003 S.L.C. Syrah (Okanagan Valley)
- $40
This wine from Mission Hill in the Okanagan Valley has a spicy, gamy character on the nose—think plums and leather and the flavors are enjoyable, albeit a bit watery. Blackberry and chocolate mingled with spices would make more of an impact with more structure and a bolder array of fruit. Overall, the wine has pleasant flavors but needs more personality. Imported…
— S.K.
(5/1/2007)
Mission Hill 1999 Merlot (Okanagan Valley)
- $9
From a well-regarded winery in British Columbia, this rather oaky effort shows why Bordeaux varietals are a tough go that far north. Light cherry flavors and plenty of acid sum up this lightweight, simple wine.
— P.G.
(12/31/2001)
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