WineWednesday

Bordeaux 2025: My First Impression

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Every winemaker we spoke to was overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 vintage.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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2020 Sauvignon Blanc Wild Goose Okanagan Falls, BC $21.79 Golden yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Grapefruit, grass, honey, Granny Smith apple, gunflint, lemon, and melon on the nose.  Good balance.  Pleasing on the palate with flavours echoing the nose followed by a medium-plus finish. 90 Points 2020 Rotberger Intrigue Lake Country, BC $21.00 What an absolute … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher

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2021 Muscat Canelli Wine Maker’s Cut Oliver, BC $21.49 Pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Citrus, mandarin, pear, pineapple, melon, and lemon cream on the nose.  Good balance and a creamy texture.  Juicy, mouth-watering fruit on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish.  Give this yummy wine a try. 90 Points 2022 Chardonnay Micro Cuvée … Read more

It Doesn’t Get Better Than Bordeaux – 2021 Release September 28

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The 2021 vintage is noteworthy for its finesse and purity, a reflection of the unique attributes of each appellation.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

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2022 Siegerrebe Gray Monk Okanagan Centre, BC $22.00 This grape, developed in Germany in 1929 is a cross of Madeleine Angevine and Gewürztraminer.  This example has a big nose of fresh fruit salad including peach, tangerine, lychee, honeydew melon, and tropical fruit.  Good balance, medium-dry with good body.  Pleasing aromas are reflected on the palate … Read more

#ThisWineThatDish Monte Del Far Ca del Magro Custom Superior DOC 2020 paired with Wild Sockeye Salmon

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This wine is superb and at a good value price point.

Swirl Around BC and The Future of the BC Wine Industry

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Here are the wines that were tasted along with the winery notes and my impressions.