Fort Berens Estate Winery Fall Wine Releases
This fall saw the release of three new releases from Lillooet’s Fort Berens winery, a 2020 Chardonnay, a 2019 Cabernet Franc, and the 2019 Merlot dominant Meritage.
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2019 Chardonnay (Dr. Bonnie Henry Tribute Series) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $30.52 The grapes for this wine come from the Old Main Road Vineyard in Naramata. Each year Meyer Family Vineyards selects a notable person to be honoured with their Tribute Series, and this year, understandably, their decision was Dr. Bonnie Henry, a … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2019 Moscato Frizzante Kismet Oliver, BC $25.99 This lip-smacker is lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. An inviting Muscat nose with aromas of honey, apricot, melon, orange blossom, and lemon cream. Good balance and drier than the nose might suggest, with good mouth-filling mousse. Persistent bubbles form a necklace around the inside of the glass. Very … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2019 Chardonnay Vintner’s Cove Oliver, BC $34.70 Golden straw with medium-minus intensity. Butter, apple pie, melon, mandarin orange, and citrus undertones. Good balance with a creamy texture. The flavours follow the nose, along with tropical fruit, honey and grapefruit. A medium-long finish. 2020 Rosé Aurore Cote Mas Languedoc/Roussillon, France $14.99 This one -litre … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2020 Arneis Moon Curser Osoyoos, BC $26.99 As many people are not familiar with this grape, I’ll provide a little background to help put things in context. Arneis is a white grape with roots in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, near Turin. Its name means ‘little rascal’ as it can be difficult to grow … Read more
From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
While most people drink what they buy in a matter of days, if not hours, more and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines and are enjoying the benefits of doing so.
Tasting Ten – Chateauneuf du Pape with @Sam_WineTeacher
Janice is in charge of our October session, and this year, she decided to focus on Chateauneuf du Pape. This is a style of wine from the southern Rhone Valley, one of the oldest wine-making regions in France.
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2020 Viognier Moon Curser Osoyoos, BC $22.99 Long associated with the Rhone Valley in France, this variety is gaining a foothold along the west coast of North America and in BC in particular. It is often found in blends along with Marsanne and Roussanne. Sometimes it also finds its way into Syrah red grapes where … Read more
Celebrate with TIME Family of Wines
No matter what you are celebrating this season, TIME has you covered. Starting with two fun, crisp sparklers that are easy on the pocketbook.
TIME Family of Wines Fall 2021 Release
Winemaker Lynzee Schatz is making her mark with the new Chronos series of wines. These wines are designed to showcase the terroir of each of the partner vineyards where the grapes are grown. The TIME Family of Wines has recently purchased a 10-acre vineyard in Osoyoos with 4 acres planted in Merlot, almost 3 acres … Read more