It’s the Little Things That Matter
It is the little things that matter and that is one of the reasons the wines from Naramata’s Little Engine Winery stand out. I have been a fan ever since my first visit and several bottles still grace my cellar.
Sam The Wine Teacher
International Sauvignon Blanc Day was May 1st – Did you celebrate?
Many people first became enamoured with sauvignon blanc many years ago after becoming tired of the ubiquitous buttery, rich over-oaked chardonnays which were all too common at the time.
A Tale of Three Malbec Wines
World Malbec Day just happened and how did I celebrate? Which bottle did I decide to open? Well, I decided to open three – all in the interests of research of course.
Support BC Wineries – Stock Your Cellar
Consider upping your purchases and adding to your inventory at this critical time. I have written many times about the age-ability of BC wines, both reds, and whites. You won’t be disappointed.
Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day’s 10th Anniversary
Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day. Most people tend to associate Malbec with Argentina and for good reason. Argentina produces 75% of the world’s Malbec wine. Most come from Mendoza and the best ones from the higher elevation areas of Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo.
Tasting Ten 2005 Bordeaux by @Sam_WineTeacher
Kurt is responsible for designing the December session in our tasting group. He tends to pull some amazing wines from his cellar for our tastings, so it is one I try to never miss. This year was no exception – a collection of aged reds, primarily right bank Bordeaux.
Vanessa Vineyard Wine Club Members event
“The proof is in the pudding,” goes the well-known expression. When you taste the wines of Vanessa Vineyards, there is no doubt of the care and attention that has gone into the growing of the grapes and the transforming of those grapes into the very finest wines possible.”
Foch Sho Come join Melissa & Myself for Dinner, Dessert and Foch
Foch is a French hybrid developed by Eugene Kuhlmann about one hundred years ago. It was named for a World War One French hero, Marshall (Marechal) Ferdinand Foch.
Tasting Ten – BC Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon, the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, is often referred to as the ‘king of grapes’ and it is grown in most wine-producing areas. It is a late ripener, so it does best in hotter climates.