Ontario wine lovers come to BC Wine Country

They were awestruck by the spectacular scenery and surprised by the variety of activities available.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Siegerrebe Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $22.00 This grape, developed in Germany in 1929 is a cross of Madeleine Angevine and Gewürztraminer.  This example has a big nose of fresh fruit salad including peach, tangerine, lychee, honeydew melon, and tropical fruit.  Good balance, medium-dry with good body.  Pleasing aromas are reflected on the palate … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2018 Chardonnay (Reserve) Coolshanagh Naramata, BC $34.00 Yellow straw tinged with green and medium-minus intensity.  Lemon, lime, wet stones, honey, toast, oak, and butter on the nose.  Very good balance.  The flavours reflect the nose followed by a medium-long finish.  Very nice. 93 Points 2021 Chardonnay (Saddle Block) SpearHead Kelowna, BC $35.00 Golden yellow with … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Chardonnay Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Apple peel, ripe pear, minerality, citrus, a slight metallic note, pineapple, and a hint of banana on the nose.  Good balance.  Apple, pear, pineapple, tropical fruit, and mandarin on the palate.  A medium-plus finish. 88 Points   2018 Ehrenfelser / Riesling Carter … Read more

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

Gray Monk Estate Winery Launches ‘Match Game’ and ‘Odd Couple’ Interactive Wine Experiences

Who says wine has to be so serious anyway? It’s time to have some fun! Get started with Gray Monk Estate Winery’s take on food and wine pairing experiences served with a side of sass. ‘Match Game’ and ‘Odd Couple’ are unconventional, inclusive and light-hearted takes on food and wine pairings.

Andrew Peller Limited supports BC Hospitality Foundation and Food Banks BC

Whether you’re planning to dine in at your fave eatery, enjoy some convenient take-out, or relax at a local bar, you can help our community just by adding a tasty beverage to your order!

Our latest recap of B.C. Winery Wine Clubs #JointheClub

Show your support for your favourite B.C. winery by joining their Wine Club to have wine shipped directly to your door.

Red Rooster Winery #JointheClub

YOUR VERY OWN FEATHER. This exciting program allows people to adopt a row of vines in our vineyard.  This club will allow you to get your hands dirty with the winemaker.

Gray Monk Estate Winery #JointheClub

So when you join a BC wine club you are helping a lot of people and giving something to yourself at the same time. So #JointheClub so you can always count on having BC wine available for your sipping pleasure.

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