Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher 2022 Viognier (The Y Series) Yalumba South Australia, Australia $17.99 Yalumba is a family run winery that has been in operation since 1849. This vegan wine was made with minimal intervention and wild yeast fermentation. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. The nose is fresh and fruity with aromas of lime, … Read more
2021 Chardonnay Garnet Valley Ranch Summerland, BC $36.99 Golden yellow with medium-minus intensity. An impressive nose rich with aromas of minerality, lemon, grapefruit, apple, along with delicate undertones of smoky caramel, and toast. Well balanced. Vibrant, integrated, and layered flavours on the palate followed by a long finish. This is an elegant and sophisticated wine … Read more
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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
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
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
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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
