Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2016 The White Nest Carter Wine Company Okanagan Falls, BC $24.00 Yes, it is a little odd that the 2016 is the current vintage being offered however, it has stood up quite well.  This is a blend of Chardonnay, Siegerrebe, Pinot Auxerrois, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Peach, apple, pear, white flowers, … Read more

Holiday Gift Wines @Sam_WineTeacher

What wine lover doesn’t appreciate receiving a special bottle of wine no matter what the occasion?  Besides, if you are never quite sure what gift to buy someone, wine makes it easy.  I never have a problem walking through a wine shop and selecting wines for my friends.  Of course, it helps if you know … 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

Here’s What’s New in OK Falls

These release parties allow the wineries to showcase their latest offerings.

First Chance to Taste New BC Releases at Upcoming Heart of Wine Country™ Event

The annual Heart of Wine Country™ Spring Release takes place on Wednesday, April 5 2023 at the Vancouver Club.

Valentine’s Wines of Love

Love is constant and nourishing, very much like wine.