There is so much surplus red wine in Portugal, it’s flooding the streets. That’s one way of describing the incredible scene that unfolded in a small town where millions of liters of wine recently overwhelmed the roads. Roughly 2.2 million liters of wine poured out of two burst tanks. A viral video from the scene …
The question regarding the impact of sulfites in wine has been discussed for years. This article gives a rather even-handed review of the topic. I believe our winemakers are at or below that mentioned for commercial wines. See the article at Sulfite in Wines.
If you are puzzled by a wine term that you are not familiar with, look it up on Wikipedia here.
Thirty-five Saanich Sommelier members gathered at the home of Marg and Don Best to sample an extraordinary selection of wines paired with delicious dishes prepared by Marg. Each wine was carefully chosen to complement and enhance the flavours of the dishes served, providing an exceptional evening of fun and learning. The pairings consisted of the …
It was a beautiful Fall day when members of the Saanich Sommeliers picked grapes for Symphony Vineyards. Hard work, with a delicious payoff coming later!
31 Saanich Sommeliers members and friends spent a lovely Sunday visiting 3 wineries in the Cowichan valley south of Duncan. We had a great day with excellent tours and tastings – congratulations to all involved in the organization. The following gallery has a few photos to commemorate the day. Contributed by Robin McNeil
On a sunny evening of August 24, 2016 the Saanich Sommeliers enjoyed a whole lamb roast and potluck dinner at Starling Lane Vineyards to celebrate summer. Over 40 members and guests attended. Thanks to Jackie and John Wrinch for graciously hosting the event at their beautiful property. Photos courtesy of Leanna Rathkelly. Click photos to …
On a rainy November 17, members of the Saanich Sommeliers and the Nanaimo Winemakers participated in the last joint grape crush for 2015. During October-November, over 40,000 pounds of premium vineyard grapes were received, crushed & destemmed, and distributed to participating members. Grapes were sourced from selected vineyards located in the south Okanagan region of BC. …