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
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
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
2020 Gewürztraminer Rust Oliver, BC $18.70 Golden yellow/apricot in colour with medium-plus intensity. The aromatic nose shows aromas of peach, apricot, limeade, mango, floral, and hints of spice. Good balance and good body. Dry on the palate with flavours of honey, melon, passion fruit, and mango followed by a medium-plus finish with just a touch … 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
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
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.
2021 Riesling Monte Creek Monte Creek, BC $29.99 Terroir is what gives this wine its character. Grown on their Lion’s Head vineyard which, “contains highly calcareous soils that help to generate the tension and acidity that all great Rieslings have.” Fermented cold and slow which helps to preserve aromatics. Lemon yellow with medium-light … Read more
