#TBT New Releases from Blue Grouse Winery
We were there to find out more about the new happenings at Cowichan Valley’s Blue Grouse winery from owner Paul Brunner.
Sam The Wine Teacher
From the Cellar featuring wines that have been aged…
‘From the Cellar’. It will be much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines that have been aged. Sam Hauck
Vanessa Vineyards Wine Club Release
Vanessa Vineyards is located between Keremeos and Osoyoos in the Similkameen Valley, which is proving to be one of the finest wine regions in the country with hot, dry climate and frequent breezes which minimize disease and pest problems.
#TBT BC Pinot Noir Group May 2019
At the last meeting, we compared one wine served in a regular wine glass to the same wine served in a variety specific expensive Zalto wine glass. Because the wine in the second glass was noticeably improved, we did this comparison with each wine this time.
#TBT Sensory Symposium revisited by Sam the Wine Teacher
The day was organized into three panel discussions and tastings. After opening welcoming remarks from moderator Milnes, we began the ‘Women in Wine’ session. Panelists for this session were Mireille Sauvé (MS), Severine Pinte (SP), Kelsey Rufiange (KR) and Alison Moyes (AM).
Bloom 2019 – presenting BC Wine Spring Releases
Even if you limit it to a quick friendly, ‘Hello,’ and listen to the odd recommendation from a colleague, it is virtually impossible to hit all the tables you intend to, no matter how short your short list is. So, my sincere apologies to all the wonderful producers I didn’t get to.
BC Pinot Noir Tasting Group – a retrospective by @Sam_WineTeacher
With all wines being the same variety and from the same year one would rightfully expect a lot in common and yes, they all showed distinctive Pinot Noir character, yet they definitely all had their own personality.
#TBT – Italian Wines at Wildebeest
An Italian Wine dinner featuring wines from an Italian wine consortium that I had never heard of before.
April Tempranillo Tasting with the Tasting Ten
The vast majority of Tempranillo is grown in Spain with lesser amounts originating in Portugal and a few other countries. Spain is also known for Garnacha and Monastrell, but Tempranillo is the main grape of Spain.
