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 wineries, known for sustainably farmed vineyards in the Cowichan Valley and wines that emphasize freshness, elegance, and cool-climate character.”" Let's see if that wine 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 wineries including Hillside Winery & 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 wine tour, this lovely couple enjoyed both the view and the wines at . Perfect day!

05/07/2026

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

This time we try a very food friendly wine - 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 Wine from Italy

Five years later - I tasted this wine in 2021 and it was a solid wine. This time, I am tasting the same wine 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 wine 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 wine!

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