by mywinepal • • Comments Off on The Latest Aussie Wines You Should Try
What do you know about the current (2017) statistics about Australian wine? Did you know that the total vineyard area in Australia is 135,133 ha, of which Shiraz accounts for 39,893 ha (30%) and Chardonnay (the largest white variety) cover…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Top Drop Vancouver Returns in May: Get Your Tickets!
If you want to taste top shelf wine from around the world, attend Top Drop Vancouver. I’ve attended the last two years and can vouch for the wines that you will enjoy. Here is my review of last year’s event:…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on MyWinePal Top 5 Star Rated Red Wines for 2017
As I mentioned in my previous article on my top rated white, sparkling, and fortified wines for 2017, there were so many excellent wines that I tasted this year. As I review the red wines that I’ve listed below, there…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on A DIY Wine Tasting for the Holidays
The holiday season is coming up quickly and if you are wondering what to do for your office or party with friends, how about have a wine tasting? Sounds fun, but how do I pick the wines? Well, I’ve taken…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on Australian Wine Up Close
Australia is a large country with diverse climates and unique terroirs. There is for example the Terra Rossa, red soil, in the Coonawarra Valley which makes exceptional Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Or the cooler climate of the Hunter Valley, making…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on 9 Wines You Should Try at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2017
Do you know how many wines will be presented at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2017 Tasting Room? Around 800. Picking wines you really would like to try in your 3 hours of wine tasting would be like finding a needle…
by mywinepal • • Comments Off on 10 Wines for You to Savour Australia
There are many wines to savour from Australia, from classic wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra or Semillon from the Hunter Valley, to the new “natural” wines from wineries like Jaume and Alpha Box & Dice. At the…