2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Eau Vivre Winery
Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre is no exception. Their name, which translates to ‘Drink Life’, reflects this quest for quality. Sam Hauck
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Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2018 Petit Rouge Le Vieux Pin Oliver, BC $22.99 This Le Vieux Pin entry-level wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Garnet red in colour with medium-deep intensity. The nose opens with aromas of pepper, blackberry, cherry, earth, vanilla and spice. Good balance with medium body. Pleasing on the palate with flavours … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2018 Rosé Black Hills Oliver, BC $24.90 This rosé is a blend of 42% Pinot Noir, 35% Gamay and 23% Malbec. Salmon coloured with medium-light intensity. The nose greets you with aromas of watermelon, wild strawberry and fresh cream. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. Bright on the palate with mouth-watering fruit followed by a medium-long … Read more
2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Clos du Soleil
Clos du Soleil elves have been working hard and are offering you individual wines for gift giving as well as some curated gift sets that will make terrific gifts for the wine lovers on your list this year.
Clos du Soleil Vertical Tasting
Vertical tastings are one of my favourite things to do. They are always very eye opening and educational. I have long been an advocate for cellaring and aging wines whenever and however you can.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2017 Chardonnay Liquidity Okanagan Falls, BC $29.00 Made from clone 76 chardonnay, this wine is straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Aromas of apples, butter, lemon and delicate toast and honey greet the nose. Well balanced with a creamy texture. Flavours reflect the nose followed by a medium-long finish with flavours intensifying. Impressive! 2016 Frizzante … Read more
Vanessa Vineyards Wine Club Release
Vanessa Vineyards is located between Keremeos and Osoyoos in the Similkameen Valley, which is proving to be one of the finest wine regions in the country with hot, dry climate and frequent breezes which minimize disease and pest problems.
My First Visit to Corcelettes Estate Winery – Love It Here in the Similkameen!
The Similkameen is ideally located as a force in the burgeoning grape growing and wine making industry that is BC Wine Country.
Winemaker’s Dinner Clos du Soleil – Wednesday, November 28
November 28 Clos du Soleil Winemaker’s Dinner will feature a selection of new wine releases, but, most importantly, a really enjoyable evening of food, wine and conversation.
Vanessa Vineyards: Wow Wines a review by Sam the Wine Teacher
For years, I have seen the name, ‘Vanessa Vineyards’ listed on some wines produced by Sandhill Winery. Winemaker Howard Soon recognized the quality of the fruit coming from this site years ago and opted to make single vineyard wines from these grapes instead of blending them in with grapes from other areas. Two … Read more