Tag Archives: Sauvignon blanc

Stag’s Hollow Winery Tasting

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

  Stag’s Hollow Winery 2237 Sun Valley Way Okanagan Falls, B.C. V0H 1R2 Stags Hollow Tasting at The LIft Bar and Grill We have been doing barrel samples for the last few years at Stags Hollow, and have always thought … Continue reading →

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Wine Meets Chocolate: Taste Sensation of the Year

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

Where on earth has almost a year gone. We’ve both been away and busier than ever. But thought we’d start getting back in touch with everyone by passing along something fun to get your day going. Hot off the wire! … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Argentina: Two Wines from Patagonia

Posted on December 10, 2007 by

This was originally going to be one of those quick and dirty reviews. Two Argentinean wines, a snack provided by Chef Tim (that would be Tim Ellison, one of our favourite local sommeliers and co-founder of the BC Wine Appreciation … Continue reading →

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Domaine des Corbillieres 2005 Touraine Sauvignon: Mint Mysteries

Posted on July 20, 2007 by

We’re having a bit of a conundrum with this wine. Actually it’s becoming more than just a bit of a conundrum – it’s an out and out mystery. About a month ago we discovered the 2005 Touraine Sauvignon at White … Continue reading →

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White and Gold: An Afternoon with Wines of the Loire Valley

Posted on July 9, 2007 by

Sunday afternoon and what better place to be than a wine tasting? This one had particularly caught our attention with the vintages on offer – all from the Loire Valley, all whites. With nary a red in sight, we figured … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Tinhorn Creek Wines

Posted on June 30, 2007 by

It was the final event of the BCWAS season and one of our favourite BC winemakers was the speaker. We can always count on Tinhorn Creek’s Sandra Oldfield to inspire lively discussion and offer intriguing insights into the BC wine … Continue reading →

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Cruising West Coast Wine Country Sideways

Posted on June 10, 2007 by

I am tired, grouchy, and as one of my crew said, “man, you need a holiday so bad.” Okay, so his grammar’s not the greatest, but when my entire crew – and Susan as well – seem to be conspiring … Continue reading →

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Love and Wine: A Thirst for Romance?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by

The classic fairy tale of discovering a message in a bottle just took a new turn – a pretty weird one. Here’s the premise. You’re lonely and looking for romance. Grab yourself a bottle of Soif de Coeur wine – … Continue reading →

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Unusual Wines of South America: Signature Varietals of Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay

Posted on May 26, 2007 by

Yaletown is one of those Vancouver neighbourhoods that actually live up to the term “fun and funky.” Cobblestone streets, chi-chi loft-style condominiums in what were once old warehouses, boutiques, galleries, plus an eclectic mix of what can only be described … Continue reading →

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BC Wines are Blooming

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

Good news for BC wine drinkers – according to the latest BC Wine Institute crop survey, the 2006 grape harvest is up 40% over the short crop year of 2005 and 22% over 2004 which is deemed to be a … Continue reading →

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Semillon: Plain Jane or Belle of the Ball

Posted on April 23, 2007 by

Tonight’s wine tasting gives new meaning to the word “contrast.” On the table are two wines from Down Under: a Parri Estate and a Noble One Botrytis Semillon from De Bortoli. Both wines are 2004 vintages, both are 100% Semillon, … Continue reading →

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Calling All Centenarians: The Wine Century Club

Posted on April 19, 2007 by

If you’ve been sipping Assyrtiko, Ehrenfelser, Xarel-lo, or Zweigelt lately, chances are you’re eligible for membership in the Wine Century Club. Now more than two years old, this obviously fun-loving group of wine enthusiasts was founded by Deborah and Steve … Continue reading →

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Romance and Wine or Lucky Pairings

Posted on March 26, 2007 by

Spring must be lurking around the corner, hidden away in the rainy Vancouver weather. For our friends in Toronto, the daffodils are up and the magnolias are starting to bloom – ignore the rain comment. It is Friday and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Brave New World Meets Wine

Posted on March 20, 2007 by

So when does a wine stop being a wine and becomes an engineered concoction? Some of the world’s largest foods giants are now tackling this thorny question. And hold onto your wine glass, because it’s a question that may be … Continue reading →

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It’s D Day

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

6:30 am. Today is D Day, the day I sit the final exam for my Advanced WSET. I was wondering if like a hockey player before a big game, I would go unshaven today. This evening will be the end … Continue reading →

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