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Tasting Group – Aged Gamay

January 16, 2023 by Sam The Wine Teacher

Wayne Meadows is one of the founding members of our tasting group, which began in 1978. Besides being a renowned winemaker, he is very organized and plans his September tastings several years ahead of time, so it was no surprise to find out that this year’s tasting was ‘Aged BC Gamay’ wines. Those who are … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

October 16, 2018August 26, 2015 by Sam The Wine Teacher

2012 Viognier Le Paradou Provence, France $16.00 Bronze Medal Lemon yellow in colour with medium intensity. Aromas of lemon, butter, pear and apricot with a hint of hazelnut. Good balance. Clean and refreshing on the palate with flavours echoing the nose. A medium finish with flavours of citrus and wet stones. 2012 Carmenere … Read more