Our very first red in a bottle! Rubeus/Rubicon: Named after a river in Italy (the Rubicon) that marked the point of no return. True to the origins of this wine, a portion of the different varietals used in this blend are co-fermented.
The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-long finish. Very impressive. Be sure to buy some to cellar. If there are still people who do not think BC can produce great cab sauv, this wine will make them believers.
With this wonderful summer weather BBQ fare is king and this easy recipe is versatile and gives several options for ingredients, you’ve going to love it. Of course, like any good meal, the wine selection is key. For this dish with it’s mix of flavours and textures I chose a deliciously, slightly peppery Syrah from Moon Curser.
2019 Chardonnay Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $20.99 Made primarily from estate grapes, this wine is lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. The nose opens with lemon, honey, tangerine, lime zest, white flowers and gentle buttery notes. Well balanced. Fresh on the palate with the flavours echoing the nose followed by a medium-long finish. This is … Read more
I may get some comments on this feature as these wines might be better included in ‘From the Cellar’ and fair enough, but I have been digging a bit these days.
You can also count on one of the most diverse and extensive wine releases from Moon Curser and these new releases are no exception.
Friday Pizza Night is a big deal in our house and along with a few favourite pizza toppings we always pair the pizza with a great wine.
Always a favourite, the Vanessa 2020 Rosé has just been released. With only 210 barrels produced this means quantities are so limited that this beauty is only avaiable to purchase in the tasting room.
Kalala, meaning “Miracle Place”, is the symbol of our commitment to harmony with nature, organic viticulture practices, and our wines. An award winning winery located on the upper bench of West Kelowna, the Okanagan Valley.
A visit here is a great experience and a chance to taste the wines from their terroir. “We believe that great wines start with good dirt.”