Wednesday Wine Reviews from @Sam_WineTeacher
Starting the new year off with some great recommendations from Sam.
Starting the new year off with some great recommendations from Sam.
2016 Chardonnay (Winemaker’s Reserve) Mount Boucherie West Kelowna, BC $30.00 I tried this wine (same vintage) about a year ago and really liked it. Now with another year of cellaring, it was even better. Lemon yellow in colour with medium-minus intensity. The nose shows aromas of apple, lime, honeydew melon, butter, and toast. Well … Read more
2017 Wren (Chardonnay) Schell Wines Kelowna, BC $32.19 Golden straw colour with medium intensity. Apple, lemon, caramel, and vanilla with honeydew undertones on the nose. Well balanced. Citrus and buttered toast on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. Fans of California styled chardonnay will love this one. 2019 Pinot Gris Poplar Grove Penticton, … Read more
The Explorer will be available for download in June, but TasteAdvisor Tasters will receive it automatically, as it replaces the current TasteAdvisor app.
Consider upping your purchases and adding to your inventory at this critical time. I have written many times about the age-ability of BC wines, both reds, and whites. You won’t be disappointed.
HONOUR BC WINE MONTH BY ENJOYING BC VQA WINE FROM HOME As we continue to navigate these uncertain times surrounding COVID-19, BC wineries are doing what they can to ensure the community and industry remain strong, which is why the Wines of British Columbia welcome the return of BC Wine Month in April to encourage buying … Read more
“This anniversary is a celebration of the success and growth of BC VQA Wine over the last 30 years,” comments Miles Prodan, President & CEO of the BC Wine Institute. “BC VQA Wine would not be what it is today without the incredible vision, collaboration and determination of our industry.”
“The proof is in the pudding,” goes the well-known expression. When you taste the wines of Vanessa Vineyards, there is no doubt of the care and attention that has gone into the growing of the grapes and the transforming of those grapes into the very finest wines possible.”
Foch is a French hybrid developed by Eugene Kuhlmann about one hundred years ago. It was named for a World War One French hero, Marshall (Marechal) Ferdinand Foch.
Cabernet sauvignon, the offspring of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, is often referred to as the ‘king of grapes’ and it is grown in most wine-producing areas. It is a late ripener, so it does best in hotter climates.