$24.95 – Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This being one of my favorite cabs, I often like to buy a bunch and put down pairs for consecutive years.  The 2015 will be smooth, rich and definitely full bodied.  Put some down for a few years and it just gets smoother and more flavourful.   Ripe red berries and...

$21.95 – Graham Beck Brut Rosé 2011

Becoming a big fan of this South African wine producer.   A delicious sparkling rose 80% pinot and 20% Chardonnay.  Pretty damn close to champagne, fresh fruits, peach, orange and apricot notes, soft on the palate yet maintains intensity to an elegant...

$15.95 – Antica Vigna Prosecco DOC Extra Dry

Every once in a while you come across a wine that you just can’t buy at the liquor store.  I have been known to buy through private distributors – go figure.  The only problem with that is that you generally need to buy an entire case. This was the case one night at a...
Traveling Golfer the Wino!

Traveling Golfer the Wino!

“Why aren’t you writing your own wine reviews?  You certainly drink enough of it.”  I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that!  I have more than my fair share of friends that continually ask me just that.  “Found anything interesting lately?” …and I enjoy...
Okanagan Crush Pad Winery

Okanagan Crush Pad Winery

By Rick VanSickle SUMMERLAND, B.C. — It is simply breathtaking, a stunning swath of wind-swept land as we look down the throat of the Garnet Valley from the highest point of the property on a perfect spring day. Wild flowers — from purple lupines to a riot of colours...