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 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

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country presents Savour the Sun Vancouver: June 8th, 2023

On Thursday June 8th, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country will bring the fruits of the sun-drenched region to Vancouver.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

Monte Creek 2019 Riesling Monte Creek, BC $21.99 Pale lemon colour with medium-light intensity.  The nose opens with aromas of petrol, lemon-lime, green apple, minerality, white peach and white blossoms.   Very good balance with mouth-watering acidity.  Crisp and refreshing on the palate with flavours of lemons, peaches, honeysuckle and white grapefruit followed by a medium-long … Read more

Winter in Wine Country Brings Holiday Cheer to Oliver & Osoyoos Wineries

Tasting rooms throughout Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are preparing to embrace the holidays and welcome guests with two packed Winter in Wine Country weekends.

#JointheClub | Gold Hill Winery

Being a part of the Gold Hill family is exclusive and special. Gold Hill wines are made with estate grown fruit with a hands on approach from the owners and crafted with attention and detail by the winemaker.

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 VanCity, 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 been … Read more

#ThisWineThatDish | TerreLab Tempranillo Rosé | Salmon with Crispy Rice

“In this series I will be sharing my take on which BC Wine pairs well with some inspirational recipes” One of the wine pairing doctrines I follow is very old school and rather primitive by today’s standards. It’s matching the colour of the dish with the colour of the wine in a manner of speaking. … Read more

Love Is in the Air at Gold Hill Vineyard

A 3 bottle collection of our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 TerreLab Tempranillo Rosé and our 2015 Merlot. These 3 wines will cover all your needs for that special Valentines Day meal.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  NV Brut Reserva Segura Viudas Torrelavit, Spain $16.99 Segura Viudas is well-known for delivering good quality sparkling Spanish wines (cava) and this modestly priced Reserva proves the point.  Straw coloured with medium-light intensity.  Baked apple, citrus, brioche, and dried tree fruit with undertones of yeasty lees on the nose.  Good balance and mousse.  The … Read more

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