by Nicole MacKay | Aug 31, 2021
Sperling Vineyards Vision Ruby Pet Nat 2020 Sperling Vineyards Organic Ruby Pet Nat 2020 is a sparkling red wine made from the Okanagan's Valley OG grape, Maréchal Foch, much of which was pulled up in the 80s and 90s in favour of more common varietals, but some...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 31, 2021
Sperling Vineyards Heritage Old Vines Riesling 2016 This flagship wine from Sperling Vineyards grows from grapes planted in 1978 and isn't released before two years of bottle age has passed. Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2016 highlights sweet petrol with...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 24, 2021
Château des Charmes Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine 2016 Hot damn. I would drop $35 for this traditional-method sparkling wine any day of the week. Château des Charmes Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine 2016 wafts aromas of green apple, lemon peels and biscuit. A generous,...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 23, 2021
Covert Farms Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 2020 Covert Farms Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 2020 comes out swinging. Aromas of apricot and guava lead into a hint of pineapple rind. Slightly off-dry with intricate layers, striking acidity, and a refreshing finish. Tasted August...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 21, 2021
Sperling Vineyards Vision Amber Pinot Gris 2020 Not a bottle I would typically grab, but I love the innovation and fearless (natural) winemaking needed to put a bottle like this out into the world. Sperling Vineyards Amber Pinot Gris 2020 is umami to the core. White...
