Fall and Holiday Events in the Okanagan: Wine Country Comes Alive for the Season

People who know, know that one of the best times to visit Okanagan wine country is during the shoulder season. There’s less traffic, fewer tourists and a more relaxed pace, making it easier to enjoy the wineries, restaurants and scenery without the summer crowds. Fall is an especially good time to visit. The year’s harvest … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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

Valentine’s Wines of Romance

“In this series I am featuring an exclusive list of wines for Valentine’s” This list of wines is diverse and exciting, a lot like the early days of romance. Whether you are in the early stages of a relationship when you get to know each other, or yours is a lasting union, exploring your love … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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

Blasted Church Vineyards ♪ The Most Wonderful Sale of the Year ♪

Blasted Church is ringing out the year with a heavenly sale.

Wednesday Wine reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2024 Chardonnay (Here and There Series) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $24.99 Pale straw with medium-light intensity.  Tropical fruit, peach, pineapple, banana, lemon cream, and honey on the nose.   Good balance.  The flavours echo the nose, followed by a medium-plus finish.  This lightly oaked wine suits a wide range of foods, including a spice-rubbed roasted chicken. … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blasted Church

Blasted Church wines make great gifts and you will be pleased to have the wines grace your holiday table.