by Nicole MacKay | Sep 29, 2021
BARBOX Gin Lemonade This ready-to-go Gin Lemonade from BARBOX Cocktails has a ton going for it: ✔️ Eco-conscious packaging ✔️ Simple ingredients (gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup) ✔️ The small-batch gin is made in-house ✔️ It’s grab and go! 20% ABV and it shows. Was...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 18, 2021
Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc 2020 The folks at Winemaker's Cut are doing stellar work in letting their wines speak authentically. WInemaker's Cut Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is estate-grown and has sweet floral notes off the top, with banana chips and...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 12, 2021
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2018 Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo 2018 reveals a broad assortment of aromas, from candied cherry to cocoa and clove to sandalwood. Upon sip, the inviting red and black fruit character invites the drinker on a journey towards an earthy...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 7, 2021
Juliette Sauvignon Blanc 2019 It’s been a while since I’ve tasted a South African Sauvignon Blanc. Juliette Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is substantially less fruity than North American styles and more herbaceous than versions from New Zealand - if you thought that was...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 2, 2021
Culmina Syrah 2018 A little brooding, but that's Syrah for you! I love the distinctness of this grape from the southern Okanagan. Culmina Syrah 2018 is sourced from the Arise Bench within the Golden Mile Bench. Plums lead the fruity aromas with complements of...