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

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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

Noble Ridge asks Need a Gift For Someone Special?

  BE SPARKLING! THE PINK ONE THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: The Pink One in an Organza bag, Sparking Stopper and 6 Custom Chocolates by Chef Chris Van Hooydonk from Backyard Farm. “94 Points: Stunning minerality, lively fine persistent bubbles, profoundly satisfying.” Katherine McEachnie – Champagne Master   A TASTE OF CHARDONNAY THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Reserve Chardonnay … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long finish.  Very impressive.  Be sure to buy some to cellar.  If there are still people who do not think BC can produce great cab sauv, this wine will make them believers. 

Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher

I may get some comments on this feature as these wines might be better included in ‘From the Cellar’ and fair enough, but I have been digging a bit these days. 

Meyer Family Vineyards 2019 Tribute Pre-order & Spring Tasting Program

Meyer Family Vineyards is proud to announce that we have just received 2 silvers at Chardonnay-du-Monde in France!

Tasting Ten – BC Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet sauvignon, the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, is often referred to as the ‘king of grapes’ and it is grown in most wine-producing areas.   It is a late ripener, so it does best in hotter climates.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Meyer Family Vineyards

Yes, it’s that time of year once again. Time for you to get thinking about gift giving. We want to make it easy for you to give the perfect gift and so today we are launching our 2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions featuring Meyer Family Vineyards.

Never let the Truth get in the way of a Good Story – Tall Tale

Tall Tale Wines is a small winery that does not have a fixed location but sources premium quality grapes from the South Okanagan. Tall Tale, which makes fine wine in small batches using a completely natural approach, released its first wines in 2017.

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