2022 Pinot Gris Mayhem Okanagan Falls, BC $18.36 Pale straw colour with medium-light intensity. Lots of citrus on the nose – lemon and lime zest, apple, pear, stone fruit, mineral, undertones and a touch of honeysuckle. Good balance. Citrus flavours dominate the palate along with honey followed by a medium-plus finish. A great value … Read more
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
The best part for me is to try wines from regions that I am unfamiliar with.
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including 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 that have … Read more
There are no hard and fast rules. While most people drink what they buy in a matter of days, if not hours, more and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines and are enjoying the benefits of doing so.
“I was fortunate enough to taste some Super Tuscan wines at our most recent tasting group session. New member, Chris, had travelled to Tuscany some time ago and decided to revisit these special wines for his first presentation.” Sam Hauck
2019 Chardonnay (Dr. Bonnie Henry Tribute Series) Meyer Family Vineyards Okanagan Falls, BC $30.52 The grapes for this wine come from the Old Main Road Vineyard in Naramata. Each year Meyer Family Vineyards selects a notable person to be honoured with their Tribute Series, and this year, understandably, their decision was Dr. Bonnie Henry, a … Read more
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
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
I may get some comments on this feature as these wines might be better included in ‘From the Cellar’ and fair enough, but I have been digging a bit these days.