Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher

NV Brut Frind West Kelowna, BC $24.19 Pale straw with medium-light intensity.  The nose shows aromas of brioche, minerality, apple, lemon, white flowers, and wet stones.  Good balance and mousse.  Th flavours reflect the nose followed by a medium-plus finish with citrus notes lingering.  Good value BC bubbly.   2021 Siegerrebe Nagging Doubt Kelowna, BC … 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

Tasting Ten Group – Petit Verdot with @Sam_WineTeacher

With its roots in France, most people in the group knew that Petit Verdot is primarily thought of as one of the minor grapes in Bordeaux blends from the left bank and were surprised that there were so many made as stand-alone wines. 

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

  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

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