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’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
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WORLD WINE SYNERGY EVOLVES INTO WWS Celebrating 10 Years of Wine, Wisdom & Sharing Stories of European Excellence WWS (World Wine Synergy) proudly marks its 10th anniversary in the wine industry with a bold, new brand and logo. This evolution marks not just a milestone but signals a renewed commitment to its mission: to nurture … Read more
Would you pay $125 for a bottle of wine? How about $125 for a small glass of wine? Insanity you say? Perhaps, but when I saw the bottle in question, I decided to go for it. A local private liquor store, Franco’s, advertised a special Penfolds Grange Premium Wine Tasting. The email read: “Indulge in … Read more
Côtes du Rhône has an adventure waiting for you!
2021 Siegerrebe Nagging Doubt Kelowna, BC $19.40 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. The nose is elegant and interwoven with aromas of grapefruit, apricot, ginger, lychee, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit with just a touch of rose petals. Good balance. Fresh and crisp on the palate with flavours echoing the nose. A medium-plus finish. A lovely … Read more
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When life hands you lemons, source your grapes elsewhere. Faced with the challenging conditions affecting many B.C. vineyards, Clos du Soleil turned to Washington State growers to help craft its 2024 vintage. After thorough inspections and close collaboration, the team identified the ideal fruit for their needs. Not only did they select the grapes themselves, … Read more
Offering wine lovers a new perspective on a storied region.
