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Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2023 Pinot Gris Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Golden straw colour with medium-minus intensity. The nose is fruity and pleasant with aromas of apple, apricot peel, citrus, delicate notes of pear and pineapple, and minerality, with a steely undertone. Good balance. Full on the palate with flavours reflecting the nose and a medium-plus finish. A … Read more
Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2021 Aligoté Chateau de la Greffiere Bourgogne, France $29.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Citrus, especially lime and mandarin, melon, honey, pear, and slight hints of banana on the nose. Good balance and body. Lime, lemon cream, melon, and mandarin flavours on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. Chardonnay lovers need to give this … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
NV Charme De L’Ile (Sparkling White) Blue Grouse Duncan, BC $29.99 Light straw with medium-minus intensity. Pleasing fruit on the nose, fresh fruit salad, lemon and grapefruit, bramble, earth, and minerality. Good balance and a nice lively mousse. Juicy and fruit forward on the palate followed by a medium finish. Lovely to serve when guests … Read more
A Gem in the Garnet Valley: Discover the Essence of Solvero Wines
At Solvero Wines, “truth in soil” is more than a motto—it’s a philosophy.
Ontario wine lovers come to BC Wine Country
They were awestruck by the spectacular scenery and surprised by the variety of activities available.
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
NV Vinho Verde Casal Garcia Penafiel, Portugal $13.99 Pale straw in colour with medium-light intensity. Lemon, beeswax, lime zest, melon, and a delicate hint of pineapple. Good balance and good body. Citrus, apricot, tangerine, and yellow plum on the palate followed by light medium-plus finish. Serve lightly chilled. This is a lovely good value luncheon … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2021 Pinot Gris (Switchback Vineyard) Haywire Winery Summerland, BC $29.99 100% organically grown Pinot Gris, whole cluster pressed and naturally fermented before aging in concrete tanks all of which helps to ensure that the terroir shines through. You’re not going to mistake this distinctive wine for another Pinot Gris. Very food friendly. Straw coloured with … Read more
