APVSA Tropical Summer Wine Tour The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits launched its Tropical Summer Wine Tour here in Vancouver this past week at the Sutton Place Hotel. The tour will make stops in 18 cities across North America, from Mexico City to Montreal, with an additional stop in Honolulu. APVSA boasts … Read more
Nestled in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, Blue Grouse Estate Winery is one of BC’s oldest wineries and among the pioneers of modern Island winemaking. Viticulturist John Harper planted an experimental vineyard on the property in 1977, trialling more than 150 grape varieties, some of which are still in production today. The Kiltz family purchased the … Read more
Every winemaker we spoke to was overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 vintage.
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
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
The 2021 vintage is noteworthy for its finesse and purity, a reflection of the unique attributes of each appellation.
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
This wine is superb and at a good value price point.
