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Reif white wines Tuesday, November 5th (Guy Fawkes Day in England, and US Presidential election Day – both explosive): Tasted 6 Reif Estate wines. Reif Estate Winery Pinot Grigio Reserve 2023 (Niagara River) Light copper in colour; spicy, minerally, white peach and melon bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, well-balanced, peach and melon flavours finishing on a lively…

Stag’s most sought after reds that are perfect for a special occasion. Plus a Riesling, the first since 2017! The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Stag’s Hollow Winery first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Stag’s Hollow Winery at MyVanCity

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…

The 2018 McLean Creek Road Chardonnay Library 1.5L magnum is a great party starter, cellared to perfection! The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Meyer Family Vineyards first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Meyer Family Vineyards at MyVanCity

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious Malbec from Argentina. While this particular vintage was featured as a Food & Drink Discovery wine that arrived in VINTAGES back in June of last year and is long sold-out, the 2022 vintage landed on VINTAGES shelves last month in the October 5 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection…

Blasted Church wines make great gifts and you will be pleased to have the wines grace your holiday table. The post #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blasted Church first appeared on My VanCity. Read #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blasted Church at MyVanCity

Pale salmon in color with a mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice mild strawberry notes and nice minerality. On the medium length finish the lively acidity sticks nicely to the tongue. This is a nice albeit milder rose, nice and dry. I’d give it a -88 or so ……

On each Light Up the Vines evening, Bottleneck Drive Association members will open their doors and offer unique seasonal experiences. The post Light Up the Vines returns to Summerland first appeared on My VanCity. Read Light Up the Vines returns to Summerland at MyVanCity

“THE GREATEST WINE? THE ONE THAT YOU WILL REMEMBER.”:  WINE IN MODERATION ANNOUNCES THE SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WINE IN MODERATION DAY TO PROMOTE MODERATE & RESPONSIBLE DRINKING Building on the success of last year’s inaugural experience, Wine in Moderation is happy to announce the second annual international Wine in Moderation Day, which will take place…

Perhaps it’s time that we appreciate what a Gamay wine has to offer. The post #ThisWineThatDish | Robin Ridge Gamay | Prawn Stir Fry first appeared on My VanCity. Read #ThisWineThatDish | Robin Ridge Gamay | Prawn Stir Fry at MyVanCity