Big news today. Okanagan Crush Pad has added two winemakers, to work along with Matt Dumayne, to begin working on this harvest. Of note to me is that they have brought in a winemaker especially for sparkling wines. I think…
When you think of Australian wine and regions, you probably think of a hot climate, Barossa Valley, and maybe the Coonawarra. But what about cool climate regions of Australia? Yes, there are cooler regions in Australia where aromatic varieties like…
Kamloops is a hot place in the summer, where grapes can grow and excellent wine can be made. But it also can have very cold winters which can harm the grape vines. It is a gamble to have a winery…
Wine Align’s National Wine Awards were recently released and one winery, Road 13 Vineyards, in Oliver, BC, took away a major load of awards for their wines, and in the process were named Wine Align’s Top Canadian Winery. Congratulations to…
Besides the fires that you have been hearing about the Okanagan in the news, other wine-related things are happening, such as Okanagan Crush Pad launching a new brand, Free Form, to celebrate their cellar being certified organic. Below is their press…
If you are a lover of Argentinean wines, or maybe want to learn more about them, in particular, Malbec, then you may want to attend one of these free events by the BC Liquor Stores in August. Below is the…
Winemaker’s CUT is a boutique winery south of Oliver, BC owned by Michal and Martina Mosny. They undertake sustainable farming, hand harvest their grapes, adhere to zero pesticides, low sulphur use, and let the wines develop naturally to express the characteristics…
The Monte Creek Ranch Winery is located just east of Kamloops in the new GI of the Thompson Valley. A region with cold winters, requires hardy grapes. Monte Creek Ranch has a variety of red and white hybrid grapes that…
This was my first portfolio tasting for Amo Vino Distributors, a small boutique wine agency co-founded by Marisa Varas and Jessica Luongo. Their wines are primarily from Europe, but there are also some California and BC wines to be found. …
My final winery visit was with Culmina Family Estate Winery located in Oliver, just around the corner from Road 13 Vineyards. I had been planning on visiting this winery since it opened but have not yet had a chance. I…