Sam The Wine Teacher 
Monte Creek 2019 Riesling Monte Creek, BC $21.99 Pale lemon colour with medium-light intensity. The nose opens with aromas of petrol, lemon-lime, green apple, minerality, white peach and white blossoms. Very good balance with mouth-watering acidity. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with flavours of lemons, peaches, honeysuckle and white grapefruit followed by a medium-long … Read more
This is the final segment of a four-part series featuring U.S.-crafted ciders, distilled spirits, and wine. The trade mission made stops in Calgary and Montreal.
Mayhem Wines is a collaboration between two established wine industry siblings – Terry Meyer Stone of Anarchist Mountain Vineyards and her brother JAK Meyer of Meyer Family Vineyards,
With producers stretching from Arizona to Alaska, common themes in the room focussed on deep commitments to using local products, giving back to the community, reflecting terroir, sustainability, and regenerative practices.
What impressed me was the intelligence and passion of these producers. The fact that their products were consistently balanced and of top quality was the icing on the cake.
This is the first of a four-part series. Next up, two impressive Washington wineries.
Stunning. I have heard of Okanagan Crush Pad’s Garnet Valley Vineyard for several years, but until recently, had not visited it. For years, Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie have been passionate about organic farming and getting the best from their land. To that end, years ago, on the advice of famed soil specialist Pedro Parra, … Read more
West Kelowna’s Grizzli winery is a large spacious venue with an inviting tasting bar and plenty of room for people to relax. The folks there have really embraced the arts with an impressive gallery featuring Canadian artists, as well as regular Friday concerts and outdoor movies. The concerts run from 4:30 to 6:30 with Happy … Read more
NV Crémant d’ Alsace Zinck Alsace, France $27.99 This blend is made from 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Blanc. Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity. A classic bubbly nose with aromas of brioche, lees, citrus, orange zest, and apple. Good balance with a fine mousse and creamy texture. Crisp and fresh on the … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines that have … Read more