Wine
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2022 Narrative XC Sparkling Haywire (Okanagan Crush Pad) Summerland, BC $24.99 Narrative is one of the labels made at Summerland’s Okanagan Crush Pad. I first tasted this wine in late 2023 and it has held up beautifully. Oeil-de-perdrix (eye of partridge or a pale pink or copper-tinted rosé wine colour) with medium-minus intensity. This intriguing … Read more
Joining Karl of MyWinePal for a Rosé Tasting of Wines from Ontario
I came to the tasting expecting to discover some new summer patio wines.
Happy Hour at Bodega in Victoria
Everything is really good and great value so this time we decided to try a few things we hadn’t had before.
Pass The Turkey, Pour The Kapua
Everyone knows Friendsgiving is all about bringing people together over great food and even better conversation. While every celebration looks a little different, one thing remains the same, a bottle of wine that pairs effortlessly with the meal. This year, Kapua Wines is making holiday hosting simple with a delicious, fruit-forward white wine, featuring notes … Read more
Quails’ Gate end of summer, hello fall sipping
I had the opportunity to taste these four wines at Painter’s Palate.
Highlights from Painters’ Palate
The inaugural series acked by a core list of notable community partners and industry leaders, including the North Island Craft Beer Festival, Cowichan Valley Wines, the City of Campbell River, Edible Vancouver Island, and the Oceanside Arts Council. These partnerships show Palates dedication to their ‘maker first’ structure.. Festival Highlights: HOPS (Friday, Sept 18): Kicking … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2023 Chardonnay (White Gold Reserve) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $34.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Lemon cream, apple, lime zest, peach, banana, and straw on the nose. Good balance and mouthfeel. The flavours reflect the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish. 90 Points 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Dual Citizen) SpearHead Kelowna, BC $29.00 Being a … Read more
2026 Harvest in Bourgogne: an Explosion of Flavours!
This historic early start was the result of a particularly hot and dry season.