Sam The Wine Teacher

Sam, The Wine Teacher, has been an educator, a home winemaker, a wine judge for too many years to count and is the former Guild Master of the BC Guild of Wine Judges. He has offered wine education and appreciation courses for Pacific Breeze Winery, Capilano College, Eden West fine foods, the Richmond School District Continuing Education department, Coquitlam Continuing Education, the VAWA, the BCAWA as well as for various private functions. He also trains staff and offers cellar evaluations.

Swirl Around BC Trade Tasting

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Over fifty wineries were at this event to pour their new releases.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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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

Mayhem Sneak Peek

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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,

Distillers – Alaska, Arizona, and Colorado.

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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.

Washington Wines, California Mead

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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. 

Ciders, Spirits and Wines from the American West

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This is the first of a four-part series.  Next up, two impressive Washington wineries.

Sam Hauck – Garnet Valley Visit

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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

Grizzli Winery Movie Nights

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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

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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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