Wine And Then Somm
My journey to complete my WSET level 2 and my WSET 3 certifications was populated with many tastings and bottles of fine wine. In the older posts, read about my journey in this blog that featured wines in both of the courses. Now that I have completed my WSET 3, I now use this as a place to review and talk about different wines that I am currently drinking as well as wineries that I visit in my new role as a private Wine Tour Guide.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Winery Visit to Code Wines!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time to Taste a Super Tuscan!
This time we try a Super Tuscan - wine made in Italy with a blend of Italian grapes (like Sangiovese) and International grapes (like Syrah). This 2020 Tenute Rossetti all’Uso Toscano is made in the Governo style which means that some of the grapes were dried on straw mats and then added to the already fermented wine to start a second fermentation. This makes a richer wine that is perfect for Tuscan food - and a lot more!
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time to Taste a Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine from the Southern Rhone of France
This time we try a 2022 Domaine Clef de Saint Thomas Pierre Troupel Chateauneuf-du-Pape from the Southern Rhone. This wine comes from a very famous region of France and the wine is a bit of a splurge but is also a wonderful blend that is perfect for a special occasion.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time to Taste a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
This time we try a Sauv Blanc from Marlborough in New Zealand. Some Sauv Blancs from this area tend to taste a bit like lemonade - but not this 2023 Aronui Sauvignon Blanc!
After you've watched the vide, why not book a tour this summer to taste Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc!
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time to Try a French Pinot Noir that Doesn't Break the Bank!
This time we try a French Pinot Noir - but not from Burgundy. This 2023 Bouchard Aîné et Fils is priced at only $20 and just might punch above its class! After checking out the video, why not book a tour this summer to taste some delicious Pinot Noir in the Okanagan?
Friday, January 31, 2025
Time to Taste a Bargain Blend from Chile!
This time we taste a wine (2023 Long Country) that's a real bargain - just 13 bucks for a litre - from the Central Valley of Chile. It's a great deal, but is it a great wine? After watching the video, why not book a tour in the Okanagan for this summer with this link!
Friday, January 24, 2025
Time to Taste a Special Wine from Madiran, France
Madiran is a wine region in South West France in Gascony. The wines there usually have the Tannat grape in the mix. Tannat is a rich, bold, and somewhat tannic grape that makes a wine that is perfect for a special occasion! This producer makes a wonderful wine, a 2017 Brumont Chateau Montus, often referred to as the Petrus of the South West.
Winery Visit to Code Wines!
This time we visit a winery that is new to us! Our visit to Code Wines in Okanagan Falls was hosted by the winemaker and he guided us thro...
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Way back, when I was first exposed to alcohol (I must have been legal, right?) I drank hideous wines. They were cheap and sweet and ...
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The past nine weeks of my WSET course came to a close this past week. It was exam time! It was an interesting time - instead of our u...
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It's been a while..... School had to end, then we were off on a trip to Eastern Canada for a couple of weeks Then a fishing trip ...