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
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
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
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
NV Crémant d’ Alsace Zinck Alsace, France $27.99 This blend is made from 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Blanc. Straw coloured with medium-minus intensity. A classic bubbly nose with aromas of brioche, lees, citrus, orange zest, and apple. Good balance with a fine mousse and creamy texture. Crisp and fresh on the … Read more
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
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
With glass in hand we entered the Culinary Theatre where the Culinary Workshops take place now through December. There are several options for the Dynamics of Food & Wine series where the professional Culinary team prepare dishes that guests will later enjoy paired with Mission Hill wines.
The Lake / n’-ha-a-itk will be the first and only Canadian opera on film. Greatly expanding the scope and reach of the 2014 live production, The Lake / n’-ha-a-itk film incorporates segments about the ongoing collaboration between Astrolabe Musik Theatre and Westbank First Nation.
We received a warm welcome when we arrived and our server Trenton was charming, knowledgeable and very helpful when it came time to make our menu selections. Service is exemplary, never cloying, just the perfect level of attention. We enjoyed a delightful and leisurely lunch.