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2020 Gewürztraminer Rust Oliver, BC $18.70 Golden yellow/apricot in colour with medium-plus intensity. The aromatic nose shows aromas of peach, apricot, limeade, mango, floral, and hints of spice. Good balance and good body. Dry on the palate with flavours of honey, melon, passion fruit, and mango followed by a medium-plus finish with just a touch…

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Yes, that's an empty bottle! It wasn't always empt

Yes, that's an empty bottle! It wasn't always empty! When I attended, for the first time, a "ladies meet-up" at the condo we recently moved into in Victoria it was unopened!

Everyone was asked to bring their own bevie and snack and we would meet up giving me a chance to meet my new neighbours. Of course I took wine to share and a cheese plate. Although everyone had brought their own beverage of choice, some in cans, some in travel mugs!

It didn't take long for the curiosity factor to take over and before you knew it most of the "ladies" joined me in a sip of @hestercreek1968 Character White!

Yes, it was love at first sip! Except for me, it was a new wine experience for each of the others in the group!

In fact, such a hit, our next meet-up in January will be a wine event! I can't wait!

Enjoy this delicious white blend! It's a perfect ice breaker, or get to know you, wine! It also makes a great host/hostess gift for the holiday season!

The 2022 Hester Creek Foundation Series Character White is exceptional in its refined complexity. Floral aromas mingling with grapefruit, citrus and fennel lead to an elegant palate with opulent notes of peach, pear, melon and fresh-cut herbs. A wine for sharing with friends, pair the Character White with a baked Brie, maple walnut appetizer.

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Last week I enjoyed the Vasanti Cabernet Franc tak

Last week I enjoyed the Vasanti Cabernet Franc taking advantage of the stormy weather to pair this wine with comfort food. I was not disappointed. If this is what the winter has in store I’m all in. A wine that stands up to both the old standards and dishes with more flair this wine should be on your must try list.

This is a young, but bold, wine. For those too impatient to cellar this fine wine I say go for it! You will not be disappointed. Rich aromas of ripe berries mingle with leather and tobacco scents. There is nothing subtle here this is a wine to savour with substantial dishes to bring the deep flavour tones to the fore.

I could not have picked a better wine to go with the dish. Again, a dish featuring seasonal squash. A bit different than you might expect seeing this wine is just made to pair with something more hearty, like a French onion soup. But the Cabernet Franc was so right with the sweet, caramelized squash, the tangy fresh Basil leaves and the aged Parmesan cheese topping.

The ripe fruit on the nose was followed by a rewardingly delicious richness on the palate. Velvetly smooth with very light tannins. I loved the hints of black pepper that lingered in the mouth, enveloped superbly in a finish of spice.

Full review and link to purchase the wine now on MyVanCity.ca

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An introduction to the Vasanti Estate Winery Caber

An introduction to the Vasanti Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé

This rosé is a delight.

Delicately floral, followed by strawberry and geraniums with ever so slight hints of brioche. As it sits some subtle citrus notes, mandarin orange, with green apple scents. All pleasing. An interesting rust colour in the glass. Clear and shimmery.

Delightfully dry and crisp with a perfect level of acidity. Initially a wow of Jolly Rancher (green apple, cherry, watermelon, grape and blue raspberry) without the sweetness. The palate follows the nose with yummy wild strawberry and tantalizing orange citrus.

The wine was ideal with the tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with the acidity in the wine complimenting and not over powering the Heirloom tomato and sharp olive oil and basil.

As much as I enjoyed the pairing of the Heirloom and fresh Mozzarella salad the true test was the Roasted Butternut Squash soup. Each batch of soup I make differs from the last. This one the stock was just made the same day and the squash roasted with a good quality olive oil to bring out the flavours.The flavour was quite intense so it was a challenge for the Rosé that was not only met but exceeded expectations.

Most important to remember is Rosé works in any season. This Rosé is a single varietal and is delightful on its own or paired with dishes featuring tomatoes, roasted vegetables, spice, miso as well as dishes with garlic and ginger, a very versatile wine. Ideal with cheese and charcuterie.

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An introduction to the Vasanti Estate Winery Chard

An introduction to the Vasanti Estate Winery Chardonnay

As someone who is slowly learning to appreciate the Chardonnay grape it is always a challenge. First I want to taste the wine on it’s own to fully understand the nuances of the wine, in the glass and on the palate.

The Vasanti Chardonnay was soft on the nose with delicate floral notes, violets and tea roses. These scents are followed by tropical notes mixed with lime zest. Pleasant and also subtle. An inviting introduction to this pleasing Chardonnay.

In the mouth another pleasant surprise, not a hint of buttery but rather an exciting level of acidity that raises the specter of enjoyability of the wine. Pink grapefruit, ight stone fruits like apricot, white peach and an essence of pineapple underlie the delight that I found in this Chardonnay.

A Chardonnay that perfectly suits both lovers and skeptics of the varietal. Not a buttery note to be found, and that’s a good thing.

Pairing: I didn’t give this wine a break when it came to the pairing. The dish was a combination of a sweet stone fruit, a mellow Miso, and of course, garlic, wrapped in a sauce finished with a splash of wine and honey. I knew the shrimp would present no challenge so the test was in the sauce, which had also served as marinate.

Full review and links to purchase (10% off until October 3) now on MyVanCity.ca (link in my bio)

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