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
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
Now at the second week mark with many great recommendations for your holiday embibing and gift giving. These wines represent some of the best of British Columbia wines that make our personally recommended list.
This wine has a classic Okanagan mineral streak on the palate and is well integrated with flavours of popcorn, wet stone and rich ripe fruit flavors.
Currently Coolshanagh produces a small batch Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from estate fruit. A Pinot Noir is also produced in limited quantities that are pre-allocated each year.
Since its launch, Coolshanagh has garnered pivotal acclaim, and continually receives 90+ points for its Chardonnay.
