Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Entre-Deux-Mers Chateau Nicot Entre de Mers, France $22.99 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  An interwoven nose of citrus, melon, gooseberry, lanolin, and gunflint with a smoky back end.  Good balance with good mouthfeel.  Juicy on the palate with the fresh aromas reflected on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish with some flavours … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling Rosé) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Made with 100% Cowichan Valley Gamay Noir, this wine is cherry red with medium-plus intensity.  The nose is fruity with aromas of bramble, red currant, cranberry, and cherry, along with hints of strawberry, vanilla, and banana.  These pleasing aromas are carried on over to … Read more

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: VIWF ANNOUNCES 2025 TRADE COMPETITION WINNERS

The event honours those professionals who contribute to this region’s exceptional wine and food culture.

Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Aligoté Chateau de la Greffiere Bourgogne, France $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Citrus, especially lime and mandarin, melon, honey, pear, and slight hints of banana on the nose.  Good balance and body.  Lime, lemon cream, melon, and mandarin flavours on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish.  Chardonnay lovers need to give this … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling White) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Light straw with medium-minus intensity.  Pleasing fruit on the nose, fresh fruit salad, lemon and grapefruit, bramble, earth, and minerality.  Good balance and a nice lively mousse.  Juicy and fruit forward on the palate followed by a medium finish.  Lovely to serve when guests … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Pinot Gris (Vig) Roche Penticton, BC $24.00 Label designed by Marina Billinghurst.  This wine was organically farmed and fermented in stainless steel.  Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity.  Aromas of lime, minerality, melon, apple, pear peel, honeysuckle, and green apple on the nose.  Good balance.  Bright on the palate with integrated flavours that echo the … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions 2024 recap…

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

Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher

2021 Muscat Canelli Wine Maker’s Cut Oliver, BC $21.49 Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Citrus, mandarin, pear, pineapple, melon, and lemon cream on the nose.  Good balance and a creamy texture.  Juicy, mouth-watering fruit on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish.  Give this yummy wine a try. 90 Points 2022 Chardonnay Micro Cuvée … Read more

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Meyer Family Vineyards

The 2018 McLean Creek Road Chardonnay Library 1.5L magnum is a great party starter, cellared to perfection!

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Capriccio (Riesling) High Note Penticton, BC $28.00 Pale yellow with a green tinge and medium-light intensity.  Apricot pit, citrus, pineapple, honey, grapefruit pith, and minerality on the nose.  Good balance.  The flavours echo the nose followed by a medium-plus finish.  This is a slightly softer Riesling for those who find some too acidic. 89 … Read more

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