Wine and Then Somm Wine Tours

07/04/2026

This time we taste a 2024 Blue Grouse Rosé from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. "Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island's pioneering w**eries, known for sustainably farmed vineyards in the Cowichan Valley and w**es that emphasize freshness, elegance, and cool-climate character.”" Let's see if that w**e holds up to the legend!

This time we taste a 2024 Blue Grouse Rosé from the Cowichan Valley...

06/14/2026

These two were so much fun and we had a spectacular day! We had a great time exploring some Naramata w**eries including Hillside W**ery & Bistro where this photo was taken. Message me if you’d like to book a tour!

05/24/2026

This time we taste a 2024 Amalaya Torrontés Riesling Blend from Salta, in the north of Argentina. This white blend is mostly Torrontés which is an aromatic grape, somewhat like Gewürztraminer, with a bit of Riesling to add some nice structure.

This time we taste a 2024 Amalaya Torrontés Riesling Blend from Salta, in the north of Argentina. This white blend is mostly Torrontés which is an aromatic g...

05/22/2026

On a recent w**e tour, this lovely couple enjoyed both the view and the w**es at **e . Perfect day!

05/07/2026

This time we try a very food friendly w**e - this 2022 Castello di Gambiano Chianti Classico Reserva has all the necessary requirements for a food friendly w**e - but how does it taste? Watch the video to find out!

This time we try a very food friendly w**e - this 2022 Castello di Gambiano Chianti Classico Reserva has all the necessary requirements for a food friendly w...

04/29/2026

Time to Taste a White W**e from Italy

Five years later - I tasted this w**e in 2021 and it was a solid w**e. This time, I am tasting the same w**e but a different vintage - did my previous positive review still hold? Watch the video and find out as we try a 2024 Barone de Valforte Abruzzo Pecorino.

Time to Taste a white w**e from Italy - Five years later!

04/08/2026

This white blend from Q&A in Oliver is called RMV - which stands for Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier. Stylistically, it is similar to beautiful white blends in the Northern Rhone, in France. Check out this tasty, food-friendly w**e!

This white blend from Q&A in Oliver is called RMV - which stands for Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier. Stylistically, it is similar to beautiful white blend...

03/27/2026

Time for a w**e tasting video! This 2022 Mission Hill Reserve Meritage (Bordeaux style blend) is very tasty and is actually well priced for a Mission Hill w**e. Join me as I taste this red blend of Okanagan's best grapes.

This 2022 Mission Hill Reserve Meritage (Bordeaux style blend) is very tasty and is actually well priced for a Mission Hill w**e. Join me as I taste this red...