Ontario wine lovers come to BC Wine Country
They were awestruck by the spectacular scenery and surprised by the variety of activities available.
Spearhead Winery
SpearHead Winery Wins Winery of the Year at the 2024 WineAlign National Wine Awards
SpearHead’s team shares a passion for Pinot Noir.
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
Rosé Hike with @Sam_WineTeacher
As the saying goes, ‘Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.’ Well, I’m not sure which one I am, but seeing as it is Rosé Wine Month what else was there to do? After some morning commitments, Anita and I quickly got things together and headed out for a hike. … Read more
Riesling Tasting with @Sam_WineTeacher
I came across an opportunity to order six Ontario Rieslings with vintages ranging from 2008 to 2019.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2019 Pinot Blanc Black Swift West Kelowna, BC $27.99 Golden yellow with medium intensity. Delicate yellow apple, white flowers, pineapple, white peach, and lemon curd on the nose. Good balance. The flavours follow the nose. A medium finish with a hint of almond. Some of this wine was aged in oak, the rest in … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2019 Tapestry Little Straw West Kelowna, BC $16.00 This white blend is pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Peach, pear, citrus, floral and honey notes on the nose. Good balance. Pleasing fruit on the palate followed by a delicate medium finish. At only 12.4 ABV, this is a lovely picnic or patio wine. 2020 … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2019 Moscato Frizzante Kismet Oliver, BC $25.99 This lip-smacker is lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. An inviting Muscat nose with aromas of honey, apricot, melon, orange blossom, and lemon cream. Good balance and drier than the nose might suggest, with good mouth-filling mousse. Persistent bubbles form a necklace around the inside of the glass. Very … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2020 Viognier Moon Curser Osoyoos, BC $22.99 Long associated with the Rhone Valley in France, this variety is gaining a foothold along the west coast of North America and in BC in particular. It is often found in blends along with Marsanne and Roussanne. Sometimes it also finds its way into Syrah red grapes where … Read more