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
Their shared passion for cycling is clearly evident in the tasting room décor and on the wine labels.
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
We were presented with eight wines to see if the recommended wine was indeed the best.
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
Wine Reviews June 28, 2022 2021 Rosé Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $21.99 This is a Pinot Noir dominant blend (79%), with small amounts of Merlot (13%), and Cabernet Franc (8%), all of which were estate grown. Winemaker Alex Nel felt that the small additions helped to boost the colour and add a note of … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My VanCity, 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 been … Read more
