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  • Domaine La Décelle Réserve Valréas Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2022 (France) – Wine Review

    Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Côtes du Rhône-Villages from Valréas in the Southern Rhône that arrived at the LCBO over the weekend in the October 24 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. The wines of Domaine La Décelle are produced by Maison LAVAU, a well-respected wine producer situated near the village of Sablet, at…

  • Peter Gago and Penfolds Wine Lunch at Boulevard

    B.C. Liquor store where you will find 21 options The post Peter Gago and Penfolds Wine Lunch at Boulevard first appeared on My VanCity.

  • Kew Marsanne/Viognier 2024 (Niagara) – Wine Review

    Tonight’s white wine review is this excellent blend of Marsanne and Viognier from Niagara that arrived at the LCBO in today’s October 24 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection as part of the feature on wines to stock up on for the holidays. It is produced by Kew Vineyards, a boutique winery focused on small-batch wine…

  • Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2022

    Garnet in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate, at first it displays some soft red cherry notes along with some earthy notes … and then … as it hits the back of the mouth, out of nowhere comes a wallop of black pepper and spicy notes that completely overwhelm the nice fruit.…

  • Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

    It’s a sweet, fortified wine that’s perfect alongside dessert. The post Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. first appeared on My VanCity.

  • Vine Award winner: Harbour Sixty’s growing commitment to Canadian wine

    Toronto’s landmark steakhouse has strengthened its Canadian wine representation, earning an upgrade to ‘Best in Distinction’ while continuing to build one of the country’s most substantial restaurant cellars A Toronto institution since 1999, Harbour Sixty has built its reputation on a classic steakhouse experience within the historic Harbour Commission Building at 60 Harbour Street. Its…

  • Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

      2024 Chardonnay (Here and There Series) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $24.99 Golden straw with medium-minus intensity.  Banana, lemon zest, yellow apple, some tree fruit, tropical fruit, almond, minerality and salinity on the nose.  Good balance with a creamy texture.  Bright and crisp on the palate with the flavours following the nose, especially banana and…

  • Lealtanza Reserva 2005 (Rioja) – Wine Review

    After enjoying the excellent 2019 Altanza Reserva over the weekend, for tonight’s red wine review we go back in time to revisit an earlier vintage of this wine – the 2005, which I purchased from the May 26, 2012 LCBO VINTAGES Release, where it was featured on the cover and known as Lealtanza Reserva. The…

  • Noble Ridge Winery: Three Wines and a Remarkable Vineyard Recovery

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Okanagan Falls has plenty to celebrate. After the devastating January 2024 winter freeze, the winery’s vineyards have recovered impressively, with the 2025 harvest delivering encouraging yields and exceptional fruit quality. Our latest tasting features three distinctive Noble Ridge wines: the elegant 2022 The Pink One…

  • Nagging Doubt: A Hidden Gem in East Kelowna

    If you venture down Sallows Road in East Kelowna, you’ll find a gravel driveway on your left, just before the road dead-ends. Drive up, and you’ll find an unassuming winery built for function. There’s no grand architecture or sweeping lake view here. The tasting room is small and practical, and occasionally you might find yourself…