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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2015 - Good Life Vancouver
Superb super-Malbec, coming to British Columbia in September, from Argentina, the 2015 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/catena-zapata-malbec-argentino-2015/
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Holiday Sips From Near and Far - Good Life Vancouver
A few holiday sips to get you through the holidays from near and far.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/holiday-sips-near-far/
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Bottles of Holiday Bliss - A Few Wines on Sale at the BC Liquor Store - Good Life Vancouver
Steals and Deals at the Liquor Store We were blessed with some decadent wine tasting last week and thought we’d share some of the deals we found on wines that could make great hostess gifts, …
http://goodlifevancouver.com/bottles-holiday-bliss/
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Father's Day Last Minute Gift - Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz with Bison Carpaccio - Good Life Vancouver
Pick up a bottle of the new and innovative Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz and wow Dad this Father’s Day.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/jacobs-creek-double-barrel-shiraz/
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Haywire Lunar New Year White 2013 - Good Life Vancouver
Another great wine for food with a touch of spice is the Haywire Lunar White in which the winery blends Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Viognier to create a harmonious bottle of noodle-worthy wine.…
http://goodlifevancouver.com/haywire-lunar-new-year-white-2013/
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Haywire Lunar New Year Red 2012 - Good Life Vancouver
We recently celebrated Lunar New Year with dim sum and sipped on this wonderfully paired Haywire Lunar Red. Made from Gamay Noir grapes and a touch of Syrah, this wine has aromas of plum and raspb…
http://goodlifevancouver.com/haywire-lunar-new-year-red-2012/
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Boos for Halloween - Besieged Wine from Ravenswood - Good Life Vancouver
Winemaker Joel Peterson worked solo to collect the grapes for this spooky wine. As he picked, the story goes, ravens circled above, but instead of bringing doom, these birds brought good luck and b…
http://goodlifevancouver.com/boos-for-halloween-besieged-wine-from-ravenswood/
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Jackson Triggs Entourage #12DaysJTEntourage - Good Life Vancouver
Looking for something to ring in the New Year or celebrate once it’s begun? JT Entourage Grand Reserve Brut is a classy number worthy of your drinking dollars at just $22.95.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/jackson-triggs-entourage-12daysjtentourage/
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Joie Farm Pinot Blanc 2012 - Good Life Vancouver
An old-vine Pinot Blanc crafted from grapes grown on vines 25 years plus. Alsatian in style, the Pinot Blanc has gorgeous aromas of apple, mandarin, and some citrus notes.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/joie-farm-pinot-blanc-2012/
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Saturna Island Family Estate Riesling 2011 ($16.99) - Good Life Vancouver
Saturna Island Family Estatsaturnae Winery’s Winemaker, Homan Haftbaradaran, has made some welcome changes at Saturna Island winery; one being sourcing some of the grapes off-island to develop varieties not grown on the Saturna.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/saturna-island-family-estate-riesling-2011-16-99/
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Ganton & Larson Prospect Winery Council's Punch Bowl Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Good Life Vancouver
A zippy little Sauv Blanc with 88% Sauv Blanc and 12% Semillon in the bottle. Straw colour with tropical fruit and grassy aromas and flavours. Some minerality.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/ganton-larson-prospect-winery-councils-punch-bowl-sauvignon-blanc-2011/
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2011 Spierhead Riesling $21.90 - Good Life Vancouver
Grapes from Spierhead’s Gentleman Farmer Vineyard are used in the production of this clean, crisp wine. Aromas of peach, citrus, lime peel, honey and some floral notes jump from the glass.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/2011-spierhead-riesling-21-90/
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Invivo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - 2011 - Good Life Vancouver
From 100 per cent Marlborough Fruit this pale yellow wine has aromas of grass, gooseberries, citrus and tropical fruit.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/invivo-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2011/
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Joie Farm Riesling 2012 - Good Life Vancouver
I love a good Riesling whether it by bone dry or on the sweeter side as long as the wine has a balanced acidity.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/joie-farm-riesling-2012/
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2005 Backsberg Family Reserve Red - Good Life Vancouver
This family run winery based in Paarl, South Africa has over 200 hectares under vine. This red is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Malbec.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/2005-backsberg-family-reserve-red/
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Wines of Argentina Top 5 - Good Life Vancouver
The Wines of Argentina came to town and while I would have liked to have a bit (actually a lot) more time in the tasting room, I did, however, manage to source out a few favourites that would be welcome additions to your fall tasting line up.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/wines-of-argentina-top-5/
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Desert Hills Viognier 2010 - Good Life Vancouver
#bcwine $24.90 This estate grown Viognier from the hot hills of Desert Hills Osoyoos vineyard has ripe floral aromas of primrose, peach, with a bit of musk and star anise.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/desert-hills-viognier-2010/
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Desert Hills Unoaked Chardonnay 2009 - Good Life Vancouver
#bcwine $16.90 This unoaked Chardonnay has aromas of citrus fruit, green apple skin, nectarine with some herbaceous notes.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/desert-hills-unoaked-chardonnay-2009/
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Herdade Paço do Conde 2007 (Portugal Red) - Good Life Vancouver
Herdade Paço do Conde 2007 (Portuguese Red) PRODUCER – Sociedade Agrícola Encosta do Guadiana REGION – Alentejo GRAPES – Aragonez ( Tempranillo) 40%, Trincadeira 40%, Alicante Bou…
http://goodlifevancouver.com/herdade-paco-do-conde-2007-portugal-red/
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Blasted Church Chardonnay Musque 2010 - Good Life Vancouver
Much more than just a funky name and charming label, this winery is crafting some refreshing summer whites. The Chardonnay has aromas and flavours of orchard and tropical fruit with some citrus and mineral notes, this wine is fresh with some good acidity on the finish.
http://goodlifevancouver.com/blasted-church-chardonnay-musque-2010/