In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including 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 that have … Read more
A perfect embodiment of terroir and vintage. We reserve this name for those occasions where we have produced a wine of outstanding character.
This is an exceptionally lovely wine that is very drinkable on its own or paired with an inspiring dish. For those of you having your traditional Easter dinner on Monday I highly recommend this delightful Sauvignon Blanc from Church and State.
Get your sparkle on Sunday, May 15th at Summerland Waterfront Resort at this NEW Spring Wine Festival event!
2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Reserva Especial) Santa Rita 120 Valle Central, Chile $11.99 This value-priced wine over-delivers. Great for an everyday wine to keep in the fridge. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Aromas of lemon, honey, melon, fresh-cut grass, and hints of green apple and green beans on the nose. Good body with medium-plus body. … Read more
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions are the outstanding white wine varietals from Church and State. All would be the perfect choice to grace your holiday table, share with guests or for the cook as he/she takes a well earned holiay break.
Now that fall has arrived the Butternut Squash is superb and readily available at farmer’s markets or the grocery store. This is a simple version that can easily be prepared for a weeknight dinner.
The dish was done on the bbq along with other root vegetables and served to lovers of rich, red wines. Hence, the choice of he Syrah. Sometimes you just have to move out of your comfort zone to find something special.
With summer dinners tending to be more casual this Roast Chicken was pretty basic, but equally delicious! No stuffing, no gravy! Just an easy prep and the BBQ result in a great family dinner.
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’.