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

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling Rosé) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Made with 100% Cowichan Valley Gamay Noir, this wine is cherry red with medium-plus intensity.  The nose is fruity with aromas of bramble, red currant, cranberry, and cherry, along with hints of strawberry, vanilla, and banana.  These pleasing aromas are carried on over to … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Pinot Gris Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Golden straw colour with medium-minus intensity.  The nose is fruity and pleasant with aromas of apple, apricot peel, citrus, delicate notes of pear and pineapple, and minerality, with a steely undertone.  Good balance.  Full on the palate with flavours reflecting the nose and a medium-plus finish.  A … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling White) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Light straw with medium-minus intensity.  Pleasing fruit on the nose, fresh fruit salad, lemon and grapefruit, bramble, earth, and minerality.  Good balance and a nice lively mousse.  Juicy and fruit forward on the palate followed by a medium finish.  Lovely to serve when guests … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Pinot Gris (Anarchy) Mayhem Okanagan Falls $25.32 Golden yellow with medium intensity.  Honeysuckle, apple, pear, floral, butterscotch and butterscotch on the nose.  Very good balance with a creamy texture.  Well-integrated flavours on the palate including honey, lemon, lime, pineapple, apple, and a light hint of ginger.  A medium-long finish.  This is an impressive Pinot … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Siegerrebe Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $25.99 Lemon yellow with light intensity.  The nose is fresh and inviting with melon, juicy stone fruit, gooseberry, and Meyer lemon aromas.  This wine is drier than the nose would lead you to believe.  Very good balance.  A cacophony of flavours and perfume on the palate followed by a … Read more

Expressions of Place, People, and Time – Master Class

Wine grape growing and wine making are not for the faint of heart.

Wine Wednesday Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  2019 Chardonnay (Dr. Bonnie Henry Tribute Series) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $30.52 The grapes for this wine come from the Old Main Road Vineyard in Naramata.  Each year Meyer Family Vineyards selects a notable person to be honoured with their Tribute Series, and this year, understandably, their decision was Dr. Bonnie Henry, … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2019 Chardonnay (Dr. Bonnie Henry Tribute Series) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $30.52 The grapes for this wine come from the Old Main Road Vineyard in Naramata.  Each year Meyer Family Vineyards selects a notable person to be honoured with their Tribute Series, and this year, understandably, their decision was Dr. Bonnie Henry, a … Read more

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