Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
I may get some comments on this feature as these wines might be better included in ‘From the Cellar’ and fair enough, but I have been digging a bit these days.
Sam The Wine Teacher
Lingua Franca – Honest Tongue
The winery grew out of a collaboration between two renowned wine legends, Larry Stone, a Master Sommelier, Dominique Lafon and Thomas Savre, two winemakers from Burgundy.
A Tale of Four Wines
(A tale of four wines where the author ends up looking rather foolish.) I was downstairs in the office the other day when the doorbell rang. Anita, who was upstairs answered the door. It was a FedEx driver with a package. He confirmed the name, handed her a box and left. When I came upstairs … Read more
From the Cellar – wines that have been aged – @Sam_WineTeacher
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’.
Wednesday Wine Reviews from @Sam_WineTeacher
2018 White Gold (Chardonnay Reserve) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $29.99 This wine differs from their white label chardonnay in that it leans more toward a California style – bigger and more opulent at a much better price point than its southern peers. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Lemon cream, butter, and pineapple, with undertones … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
Another selection of wine reviews for your consideration. You will find most of these wines online from the wineries or in select wine shops, BC liquor stores and select Save On Foods.
Tasting Ten – Bordeaux: Part Deux
In 2019, Kurt put together a flight of 2005 Bordeaux from the Haut Medoc and St. Julien regions. His 2020 presentation was a continuation of that theme, this time featuring wines from Margaux, Paulliac and Pomerol
Wednesday Wine Reviews from Sam Hauck aka @Sam_WineTeacher
You can’t go wrong with recommendations from @Sam_WineTeacher aka Sam Hauck our intrepid wine reviewer.
From the Cellar featuring wines that have been aged
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’.
Steven Spurrier Tribute by @Sam_WineTeacher
In 2015, Steven was first invited by the BC Wine Institute to participate in a ‘Judgement of BC’ event as BC wanted to see how its wines would compare in blind tastings with other international wines.