Merlot

Bordeaux 2025: My First Impression

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Every winemaker we spoke to was overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 vintage.

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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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 aged … Read more

Okanagan Road Trip – Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery

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Overlooking the Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna is Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery. Established as a grape growing business in 1968 and founded as a winery in 1999, Mt. Boucherie operated a modest tasting room until 2020, when it opened the 15,000-square-foot facility my husband and I visited last week. The modern but classic tasting room … Read more

Merlot Tasting With Friends

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The world of wine can be overwhelming—and rightly so. There are countless grape varieties to explore: whites like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris (a.k.a. Pinot Grigio), Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier, just to name a few. On the red side, many wine lovers are familiar with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot … Read more

Vasanti Estate Winery | Take it Outdoors

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With summer officially just around the corner noone would blame you if you’re thinking barbecue. Nothing beats food cooked outdoors in the summertime. It’s especially good if you have a hubby who dons his hat and apron and goes to town with the grill. So what’s the best wine to pair with steaks and ribs, … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions 2024 recap…

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Our weekly recap is now live, expect to see more items added to the list every week. Happy holiday shopping!