Kurtis Kolt & The Wine Diva with Outstanding Bottles and Bubbles

 

THE SHOW

 

As the Holidays get closer I’ve always found myself drawing closer to friends. It’s never planned, it just happens.

It may be because of shared experiences and moments or flat out long time friendships.

Whateverrrrr!

I sent out two invites this week.  One to Kurtis Kolt.

Vancouver based wine consultant, occasional writer for VanMag, a wine educator and top tier Wine Judge.

And a friend.

I asked if he would bring with him a list of wines that impressed him over the year and that could be found at most BC Liquor Stores.

Kurtis said Yes.   He Suggested 4 Whites – One Pink – 4 Reds. Something for everyone.  Please find the list below..

I also wanted to ask Kurtis about the state of BC Restaurants and Wineries in 2020 and how we can help both in 2021.

 

Domaine Martin Jund Edelzwicker – Alsace, France, $31.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/15782

 

Pewsey Vale Eden Valley 2018 Riesling – Eden Valley, Australia, $19.99 LTO til January 2, $21.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/617126

 

Anthonij Rupert Wines Protea Chenin Blanc – Western Cape, South Africa, $14.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/777953

 

Bartier Bros. 2019 Semillon, Okanagan Valley, B.C., $16.97 LTO til January 2, $19.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/245910

 

Domaine Lafond Roc Epine 2018 Tavel, Rhône Valley, France, $27.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/110411

Tenuta Castellaro Ypsilon Rosso, Sicily, Italy, $35.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/143498

 

Robin Ridge 2018 Gamay, Similkameen Valley, BC, $22.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/484907

 

Marchesi Di Barolo 2014 Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, $59.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/378729

Langmeil Valley Floor 2017 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, $30.99 LTO til January 2, $34.99

https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/564450

 

Thank You Kurtis

@Kurtis Kolt

The second friend I reached out to was Daenna Van Mulligen – The Wine Diva

 

If you’ve heard Daenna on TRR over the years you’ll know that she LOVES her Bubble.

So when Daenna said Yes, I focused on an end of the year/gift giving Best Bubble List.  I’ve posted the list below.

(The complete list can be found at winediva.ca)

Okanagan Crush Pad ‘Narrative XC Method’ Sparkling, Okanagan Valley BC N/A

See Ya Later Ranch Sparkling Brut, Okanagan Valley, BC $23.99

Freixenet ‘Cordon Negro’ Gran Seleccion Cava, Spain $16.49

Freixenet Prosecco, Veneto Italy $20.00

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, Penedes Spain, NV $16.99

Valdo Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore “Marco Oro”, Veneto Italy $23.99

 

Play Estate Winery ‘Teatro’ Moscato Frizzante, Okanagan Valley, BC N/A

Township 7 Vineyards and Winery ‘Seven Stars Equinox’, Okanagan Valley N/A

Steller’s Jay ‘Mountain Jay’ Brut, Okanagan Valley BC $22.99

 

Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Brut Rose,