Sam The Wine Teacher 
2008 I Greppi (Bordeaux Blend) Bolgheri Greppicante Italy $29.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 Garnet red in colour with hints of brick and medium plus intensity. Dark fruit and secondary aromas of leather, tar, earth and toast. Well balanced. Layered flavours echo the nose with a medium long finish. 2009 Bordeaux Chateau de la … Read more
It is with some sadness that I read of the passing of Philippine de Rothschild a while back. Not a name you recognize? Baroness Rothschild was one of the grande dames of Bordeaux wines. Since 1988, she was chairwoman of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Want to sample one of her wines? Better be prepared to … Read more
A friend of mine, who I hadn’t seen in quite a while, was going to be out in my neck of the woods and suggested getting together for lunch. I was open to anything and he suggested Milestones. I’ve been to Milestones several times over the years, usually for meetings, get-togethers or family … Read more
2011 Chardonnay Liquidity Okanagan Falls, BC $23.00 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of apple, white peach and wild flowers along with well-integrated oak. Well balanced with good body. Apple, butter and toast on the palate with a medium-long finish. A good match for scallop and prawn … Read more
September 14th was a beautiful day in the Okanagan, especially at Meyer Family Winery in Okanagan Falls. September 14th was also the day of the first ever Garagiste North Wine Fest. This wine festival was the chance for BC’s small guys to share their stories and feature their wines. Meyer Family Wines have to … Read more
2010 Alibi (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon) Black Hills Oliver, BC $24.90 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 A blend of 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon, this wine is golden yellow in coloured with medium intensity. Citrus, apple and a slight nuttiness on the nose. The balance is crisp and refreshing. Clean and tangy on the palate … Read more
Oktoberfest is the world-renowned fall harvest celebration, which begins September 20 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is a 200-year-old tradition of beer, food, singing and dancing with frauleins in dirndls and men in lederhosen. For those who can’t make it to the old country, there are several events being held in Vancouver. One of … Read more
If you are enjoying a summer vacation in Osoyoos, or staying there while touring the many excellent wineries in the area, Jojo’s Café is the place to go for breakfast or lunch. I’ve been here twice for breakfast and will definitely be back for lunch next time. Customers make their selection from a … Read more
2010 Chardonnay Blackwood Lane Langley, BC $24.00 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 08 Straw coloured with medium intensity. Green apple, mineral and honey on the nose. Well balanced. Citrus, mineral and subdued green apple on the palate with a medium-long finish. This Chablis styled wine paired very well with pan seared scallops and prawns. 2012 … Read more
September 8 was the grand opening of Thai Cuisine by Montri. This latest incarnation for chef Montri Rattanaraj, is located two blocks east of MacDonald, at 2585 W Broadway in Kitsilano, ten blocks east of one of his former restaurants. The media were invited to see the new restaurant that afternoon. We were served … Read more