Wine

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Synchromesh

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This dry riesling has all the characteristics I look for.

Pass The Turkey, Pour The Kapua

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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

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I had the opportunity to taste these four wines at Painter’s Palate.

Highlights from Painters’ Palate

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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

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  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

Synchromesh New Release 2025 Cabernet Franc & Chardonnay

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Exciting Times – 2 New Releases! 2025 Cabernet Franc and our first ever Chardonnay, vintage 2025. 2025 Cabernet Franc This Cabernet Franc is sourced from two of our vineyards, 89% from Storm Haven Vineyard in Okanagan Falls and 11% from Story Orchard Farm in Naramata. The fruit from these two sites come together in a … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Château Angélus: History and Portfolio

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Château Angélus: History and Portfolio Château Angélus lies southwest of the village of Saint-Émilion in a naturally curved area of vineyards overlooked by the churches of Saint-Émilion. For generations, vineyard workers in this part of the appellation could hear the bells ringing in the morning, at midday, and in the evening for the Angelus prayer. … Read more