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 much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … 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 much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Fraser Valley Wine Passport, October 1 – November 30

Explore wineries in your own backyard this autumn.

Tasting Group – Aged Gamay

Wayne Meadows is one of the founding members of our tasting group, which began in 1978.  Besides being a renowned winemaker, he is very organized and plans his September tastings several years ahead of time, so it was no surprise to find out that this year’s tasting was ‘Aged BC Gamay’ wines. Those who are … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

Wine Reviews June 28, 2022   2021 Rosé Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $21.99 This is a Pinot Noir dominant blend (79%), with small amounts of Merlot (13%), and Cabernet Franc (8%), all of which were estate grown.  Winemaker Alex Nel felt that the small additions helped to boost the colour and add a note of … Read more

Local Flights BC Wine Tasting Event – fourth in the series of reviews

Overall, and covering just something better than four hours, I tasted 50 wines. Wines were divided into groups of nine per flight (except the final flight which was one wine only)

Local Flights BC Wine Tasting Event – a review 10-18

Second in a series of five reviews of Local Flights BC Wine Tasting Event.

The Drinks List Liquor Agency Partners with B.C. Wineries, Cideries, Breweries, & Distilleries to Support British Columbia Hospitality Workers

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BC restaurants have been required to close their dining rooms and offer only take-away and pick-up service. As a result, thousands of restaurant workers have been laid off in the last two weeks. The Drinks List liquor agency is partnering with several B.C. wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries to help support … Read more

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