1999 Millefiori Varietal/Style: Siegerrebe, Madeleine Angevine, and Ortega Origin: Vancouver Island Vintage: 1999 Winemaker: Giordano Venturi Rating: 12/20 Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: This unique blend is the perfect elixir for summer sipping or Asian spice. Slightly effervescent, its tropical aromas virtually explode from the glass. With its good acidity and a crisp, clean finish, this Canadian blend is reminiscent of New Zealand's raciest Sauvignon Blancs. (Date tasted: 6/10/00)

No. 3 Varietal/Style: Madeleine Sylvaner Origin: Vancouver Island Vintage: 1998 Winemaker: Giordano Venturi Rating: 14/20 Retail Price: $22/350ml

Tasting Notes: One of the most interesting dessert wines we've recently tasted, the No. 3 offers a rich, caramel color and ripe, apple aromas. Almost sherry-like in texture, its complexity of flavors include dried fruits, caramel and spice. Like its namesake, the No. 3 Brandenburg concerto, the wine's character is at the same time strong, smooth and sustaining. (Date tasted: 6/10/00)

Profile: The leading winery on Vancouver Island, Venturi-Schulze has been setting a precedent for the British Columbia wine industry since 1993. A family affair from start to finish, with husband and wife team of Giordano Venturi, raised in the great Italian winemaking tradition and Marilyn Venturi, née Schulze, an Australian microbiologist along with Marilyn's eldest daughter Michelle running the production from start to finish. In addition to creating hand-crafted wines, Giordano expertise includes the making of what is probably British Columbia's finest aged balsamic vinegar.

Address:
4235 Trans Canada Highway, RR1
City: Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Phone: 250-743-5630
Web site: venturischulze.com
E-mail: info@venturischulze.com