Do Wine Scores Matter?
The important takeaway here is two-fold. One, drink what you like. Don’t let a wine score or the lack of one stand in the way of enjoying a good wine.
Wines of BC
CheckMate Artisanal Winery review by @Sam_WineTeacher
So, the question is, do any BC chardonnay wines compare to any of these international examples? The answer is yes.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
As always some great wine suggestions from our intrepid wine reviewer Sam Hauck.
Wine Touring in 2020 with @Sam_WineTeacher
For me, the best quote came from Joy Sterling, “Bubbles are comfort wine.” I totally agree and this serves as a good reminder to buy more BC Bubbles as we are so very lucky to have so many great ones to choose from.
“Siblings, Partners, and Colleagues” – Mayhem Wines
Isn’t it great when you find a yummy wine that has a price lower than you might have expected? That’s what you get when you buy a bottle of Mayhem wine.
Tasting Ten | BC Chardonnay Challenge
The theme was a BC Chardonnay Challenge. We wanted to look at a range of price points and see which wines delivered quality for the best price.
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.
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
#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.