It’s the Little Things That Matter
It is the little things that matter and that is one of the reasons the wines from Naramata’s Little Engine Winery stand out. I have been a fan ever since my first visit and several bottles still grace my cellar.
Wines of BC
A Tale of Three Malbec Wines
World Malbec Day just happened and how did I celebrate? Which bottle did I decide to open? Well, I decided to open three – all in the interests of research of course.
#WineWednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2016 Chardonnay CedarCreek Kelowna, BC $18.99 Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Apple, pear, citrus and butter on the nose. Very good balance with good mouthfeel. The flavours reflect the nose followed by a medium-plus finish. This is the perfect everyday chardonnay to keep handy in your fridge. 2015 Cabernet Franc Pacific Breeze New Westminster, … Read more #WineWednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
#TBT BC Pinot Noir Group May 2019
At the last meeting, we compared one wine served in a regular wine glass to the same wine served in a variety specific expensive Zalto wine glass. Because the wine in the second glass was noticeably improved, we did this comparison with each wine this time.
Tasting Ten January 2019 – a flight of Cabernet Franc
Our tastings are always done blind (bottles wrapped in brown paper bags). All we knew was that founding member Wayne Meadows, organized a flight of Cabernet Franc from BC, Washington and France and that the wines were from vintages 2009 – 2012.
A Flight of Sparkling Wines
Today there are about 100 sparkling wines made in BC from a wide variety of grapes. They range from good wines to premium quality in a variety of styles to suit every palate.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
Our intrepid wine reviewer Sam Hauck, aka the Wine Teacher, is a wine judge, a member of the Wine Guild and a wine teacher. Sam’s reviews are a guide to good wine.
Iconic BC Red Wines 2018
I attend many wine tasting events and there is always the hope that some wines will be impressive and most of the time there are a few that do stand out. This tasting, though, was something quite different. Twenty BC red wines and all examples of the best that BC has to offer. An event … Read more Iconic BC Red Wines 2018
Tasting Ten September: ‘Contrasting BC and Oregon Wines’
September is Cam’s month for the Tasting Ten session, however this year too many people were going to be away so he rescheduled it for a month later, one week after our regular October session. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a lovely sparkling wine, A Blanc de Noirs from Backyard Vineyards in Langley. Most … Read more Tasting Ten September: ‘Contrasting BC and Oregon Wines’
#FridayFavourites – what’s on September 9 – 16
Now is the time to enter our Giveaways GIVEAWAY – Vancouver Home + Design Show Beckon Audiences Away from the Light with – James & Jamesy in the Dark British Columbia’s Dynamic Women Craft Fundraising Wine for Women’s Education Give It Up at the Vancouver Fringe Festival Catch the Last Sunset … Read more #FridayFavourites – what’s on September 9 – 16