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.

BC Wine Industry Awards 2020

February 24, 2021 by Sam The Wine Teacher

Thirty years, in the wine world, is like the blink of an eye. And to go from cheap plonk to world class in such a short time, is nothing short of remarkable.

White Bordeaux and White Meritage wines

February 24, 2021 by Sam The Wine Teacher

What is white Bordeaux? Why aren’t white Bordeaux wines more popular?

Year End Interview with Chris Tolley of Moon Curser

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Sam The Wine Teacher

Considering that they have thirteen different labels, their small winery is simply unable to provide a great deal of any one variety, which is both a curse and a blessing.

From the Cellar featuring wines that have been aged…

February 10, 2021 by Sam The Wine Teacher

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.