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Ontario Cabernet Franc: From Flat Rock Cellars and Featherstone WineryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  May 12, 2025  0 Comments on Ontario Cabernet Franc: From Flat Rock Cellars and Featherstone WineryPR SAMPLE 

Here are two Ontario Cabernet Franc wines from Flat Rock Cellars and Featherstone Estate Winery & Vineyard coming from the Niagara region.  The two wineries are separate entities, but it worked out to have single bottles of their single varietal Cabernet Franc wines to be tasted and discussed together.  Flat Rock Cellars is solely owned by Ed Madronich, while Featherstone…

Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021 and Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022 with wines in glasses

Drouhin Family Pinot Noir From Burgundy to OregonPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  May 10, 2025  0 Comments on Drouhin Family Pinot Noir From Burgundy to OregonPR SAMPLE 

I received two bottles of Pinot Noir from the Maison Joseph Drouhin family.  The first wine, Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021 comes from Burgundy, while the second wine, Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022, comes from Oregon state. Some Background The Pinot Noir grape variety has a deep history in Burgundy, with the first plantings possibly dating…

Enjoying Home-Baked Bread from Vancouver’s Atome BakeryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  May 8, 2025  0 Comments on Enjoying Home-Baked Bread from Vancouver’s Atome BakeryPR SAMPLE 

I was recently contacted by Vancouver’s, Atome Bakery with their bake-at-home sourdough breads to try. Of course, I said, “Yes”.  On the bakery website, they tell us, “We’re Alice and Lucas, the duo behind Atome Bakery. We grew up devouring baguettes and toast every day. When we arrived in Vancouver, we couldn’t find the same bread as we were used…

Pillitteri Estates Winery Carretto Cabernet Franc 2020 and Exclamation Cabernet Franc 2020

Ontario Cabernet Franc: Two Wines from Pillitteri Estates WineryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  May 7, 2025  0 Comments on Ontario Cabernet Franc: Two Wines from Pillitteri Estates WineryPR SAMPLE 

I received two Cabernet Franc wines from Pillitteri Estates Winery as part of my discovery and discussion about how this grape expresses itself in the Niagara region of southern Ontario.  These two wines are from the 2020 vintage, with one, the Exclamation Cellar Series, being the top tier, which is only made in exceptional years.  It should be interesting to…

Chianti Classico, Digging into the Region's UGA Masterclass placemat with wines

Chianti Classico: Digging into the Region’s UGA Masterclass

 mywinepal  May 4, 2025  1 Comment on Chianti Classico: Digging into the Region’s UGA Masterclass

I was honoured to attend the Chianti Classico: Digging into the Region’s UGA Masterclass lead by Michaela Morris. The masterclass, hosted by the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, focused on the region’s evolution, particularly the introduction of the Gran Selezione category and the newly established Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive (UGAs). The presentation highlighted the historical significance of the region, the hierarchical structure…

Domaine Drouhin Arthur Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2023

Quick Review: Domaine Drouhin Arthur Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2023PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  May 2, 2025  0 Comments on Quick Review: Domaine Drouhin Arthur Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2023PR SAMPLE 

Domaine Drouhin Oregon is the New World outpost of the famed Maison Joseph Drouhin of Burgundy, France. Drawn by the parallels between Burgundy and Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Véronique Drouhin and her family purchased land atop the Dundee Hills in 1987, recognizing the potential for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This pioneering move brought Old World expertise to a young wine region,…

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What Do You Know About Prosecco DOC?

 mywinepal  April 29, 2025  0 Comments on What Do You Know About Prosecco DOC?

What do you know about Prosecco DOC?  When purchasing a bottle, most of us probably just see that the bottle says “Prosecco” without checking its designation.  I recently attended a masterclass, led by Jenna Briscoe, a local sommelier and wine school educator, that covered the history, culture, and quality assurance around Prosecco DOC.  Let me tell you about it, along…

Tawse Winery Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2020 and AMO Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2021

Ontario Cabernet Franc: AMO Estate Winery and Tawse Winery TastingPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  April 17, 2025  0 Comments on Ontario Cabernet Franc: AMO Estate Winery and Tawse Winery TastingPR SAMPLE 

As I mentioned in a recent Instagram post, with inter-trade barriers coming to a close in Canada by Canada Day and Canadians wanting to support Canadians, I contacted some Ontario wineries about sending me samples of their Cabernet Franc wines to review. Cabernet Franc has found a remarkable home in the diverse terroirs of Ontario, producing wines that are both…