Visiting Nagging Doubt Winery in East Kelowna
Having heard good things from MyVanCity.ca contributor Sam the Wine Teacher…
Wines of BC
From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
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
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
From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include 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 … Read more
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2023 Under The Chandelier (White Blend) The Gallery West Kelowna, BC $25.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Apple, citrus, white peach, honeysuckle, and melon on the nose. Good balance. Fresh and fruity on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose. A medium-plus finish. This is a lovely après dinner wine or luncheon wine, … Read more
BC WINE INDUSTRY CELEBRATES ALBERTA-BC DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER WINE PROGRAM
DTC shipping to Alberta residents has been a key factor in the growth and success of the BC wine industry.
River Stone Fall Red Release
2020 and 2022 were good years and these offerings are sure to please those looking for rich wines to enjoy through the fall and winter.
#ThisWineThatDish River Stone Malbec | Beef Pot Roast
When I say easy I really mean it, there is almost nothing you could do that would spoil this family favourite.
The Times They Are a Changin’
Yes, the times are indeed changing, and like all farmers wine growers are a resilient lot and seem to possess tenacious optimism. The last several years have been challenging for the wine industry for a variety of reasons, yet they bravely march on. Here is an update on the current outlook from Black Hills Master … Read more