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 much like the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
2020 Chardonnay (Reserve) Deep Roots Naramata, BC $26.00 Golden yellow with medium intensity. The nose shows aromas of Golden Delicious apple, lemon, a touch of grilled pineapple, caramel and almond. Very good balance. Creamy on the palate with mouth-watering fruit that follows the nose. A medium-long finish. Very good value. 92 Points 2022 Gewürztraminer Meyer … Read more
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
2022 Riesling Mayhem Okanagan Falls, BC $20.97 The grapes for this wine came from the Garagan Vineyard on the Naramata Bench. They were whole-bunch pressed and aged in 73% stainless steel and 27% in neutral French oak barrels. Only 211 cases were produced. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Lime, minerality, nectarine, lemon cream, peach, … Read more
“Our wines echo the beauty of the Okanagan Valley with a nod to the Mediterranean”
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
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
NV Crémant d’ Alsace Zinck Alsace, France $27.99 This blend is made from 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Blanc. Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity. A classic bubbly nose with aromas of brioche, lees, citrus, orange zest, and apple. Good balance with a fine mousse and creamy texture. Crisp and fresh on the … Read more
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
