2021 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Haywire Winery Summerland, BC $29.99 100% organically grown Pinot Gris, whole cluster pressed and naturally fermented before aging in concrete tanks all of which helps to ensure that the terroir shines through. You’re not going to mistake this distinctive wine for another Pinot Gris. Very food friendly. Straw coloured with … Read more
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
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
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
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
2021 Chardonnay (McLean Creek Vineyard) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $32.26 Lemon yellow with medium intensity. The nose is fresh and appealing with aromas of lemon, lime, Golden Delicious apples, butter, toast, and honeydew. Well balanced with a creamy texture. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long lingering finish. An absolute delight … Read more
2020 Chardonnay (Reserve) Deep Roots Naramata, BC $26.00 Golden yellow with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of Golden Delicious apple, lemon, a touch of grilled pineapple, caramel and almond. Very good balance. Creamy on the palate with mouth-watering fruit that follows the nose. A medium-long finish. Very good value. 92 Points 2022 Gewürztraminer Meyer … Read more
2022 Pinot Gris Mayhem Okanagan Falls, BC $18.36 Pale straw colour with medium-light intensity. Lots of citrus on the nose – lemon and lime zest, apple, pear, stone fruit, mineral, undertones and a touch of honeysuckle. Good balance. Citrus flavours dominate the palate along with honey followed by a medium-plus finish. A great value … Read more
2022 Chardonnay (Okanagan Valley) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $20.96 Pale straw with medium-light intensity. Just a deft touch of oak on the nose enhances the fruit, primarily apple, lemon, mandarin peel, peach, and tropical fruit. Good balance. Crisp on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. What’s not to like about a wine … Read more
