2019 Chardonnay Monte Creek Monte Creek, BC $21.99 Golden straw in colour with medium-minus intensity. The nose opens with aromas of pineapple, fruit salad, banana, mango, honey, lemon, apricot, peach, and floral notes. Good balance with a creamy texture. The flavours follow the nose with fruit salad flavours with a medium-plus finish. 2020 Pinot … Read more
This was the ‘ringer’ that was added to the flight as Culmina is the winery Pascal Madevon went to after leaving Osoyoos Larose and it is nearby on the Golden Mile Bench. Pretty consistent scores across the group. Ranked in the lower half of the flight.
It’s spring so that definitely influenced my decision on which Dirty Laundry wine to choose. How could I resist? Look at the lovely colour. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining.
Spring is a thrilling time in wine country, signifying warm temperatures, awakening of the vineyards and the release of new wines from the 2021 harvest.
Spring wine releases speak to our sun-loving souls, offering Similkameen sunshine in a bottle, just made for sipping on sunny decks with smiling friends.
Malbec World Day is Sunday, April 17th. Three retailers in BC are celebrating Argentine wines all month long. These local shops will feature a range of Malbecs and blends from the many different regions within Argentina.
For the third year in a row, $1 from every bottle of Blue Grouse or Quill wine sold anywhere in BC goes to Nourish Cowichan to feed hungry children.
2019 Pinot Blanc Black Swift West Kelowna, BC $27.99 Golden yellow with medium intensity. Delicate yellow apple, white flowers, pineapple, white peach, and lemon curd on the nose. Good balance. The flavours follow the nose. A medium finish with a hint of almond. Some of this wine was aged in oak, the rest in … Read more
Don’t ever miss out on the Winethusiast Club‘s Spotlight Winery wine bundles. Each wine bundle is available for a limited two week period. Every two weeks an OWFS member winery will be featured. Something for everyone!
Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) announces the appointment of Darryl Brooker as chief executive officer. Brooker assumes this newly created position to take over roles played by founders Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie.