Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Chardonnay Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Apple peel, ripe pear, minerality, citrus, a slight metallic note, pineapple, and a hint of banana on the nose.  Good balance.  Apple, pear, pineapple, tropical fruit, and mandarin on the palate.  A medium-plus finish. 88 Points   2018 Ehrenfelser / Riesling Carter … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2022 Riesling Mayhem Okanagan Falls, BC $20.97 The grapes for this wine came from the Garagan Vineyard on the Naramata Bench.  They were whole-bunch pressed and aged in 73% stainless steel and 27% in neutral French oak barrels. Only 211 cases were produced.  Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Lime, minerality, nectarine, lemon cream, peach, … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2016 The White Nest Carter Wine Company Okanagan Falls, BC $24.00 Yes, it is a little odd that the 2016 is the current vintage being offered however, it has stood up quite well.  This is a blend of Chardonnay, Siegerrebe, Pinot Auxerrois, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Peach, apple, pear, white flowers, … Read more

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