Notes on Grapes and Hops
Friday evening we were invited to attend Grapes and Hops, an annual event put on by the Arbutus Club. A number of BC wines were on available for tasting, and with plenty of good food to be had, we took our time tasting and grazing our way around the room. Mike sampled a couple of […]
Sumac Ridge Private Reserve Gewürztraminer 2006
Sumac Ridge have a great selection of very reasonably priced wines. We are always highly satisfied with their products and love to keep them on hand. The Gewürzt we tried was a nice pale yellow colour. There was a hint of citrus/grapefruit on the nose, and was also quite citrusy on the palate. We noted […]
Wild Goose Mystic River Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2007
A very nice Blanc which we indulged in buying more than one bottle of, when we visited Wild Goose this summer. I found this wine had a tartness with hints of grapefruit that went well with the dip we were eating. Stacey didn't find it as citrusy as I did. Creamy finish on the palate, […]