Tag: British Columbia

Roche Chateau 2022 

Tasting Note: This was my first encounter with a top-notch merlot-led Okanagan Bordeaux blend that compete with but is priced well below the triple-digit...

Hillside Occhi Dolci Vineyard Merlot 2023

Tasting Notes – I have long been a fan of Hillside’s merlots, and this latest addition to the single-vineyard range is yet another reason...

Apricus Pinot Blanc 2025

Tasting Note: This new (to me) label was a very pleasant surprise at the National Wine Awards. I have always had a curiosity and...

Ailm Estate Chenin Blanc 2025

Tasting Note – Not released in time for the Nationals, this is the first still white wine from the new Ailm Estate in the...

Vanessa Vineyard Syrah 2021

Tasting Note:   One of the most powerful syrah's in Canada, this is a big, quite mineral and tannic example with excellent concentration. Fans...

Quails’ Gate Boswell Syrah 2022

Tasting Notes – This one of the most expensive syrahs in Canada, and a wine I have always held in high esteem. But this...