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Be Amazed by Ontario’s Big Head WinesPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 29, 2023  0 Comments on Be Amazed by Ontario’s Big Head WinesPR SAMPLE 

I knew nothing about Ontario’s Big Head Wines until it was suggested to me to visit by Talia Mendelsohn from the Bacchus Group Inc. in Toronto, but this winery in particular truly impressed me with their wines and their winemaking methods.  If you ever get a chance to visit the Niagara region, do not miss visiting Big Head Wines. The…

Carter Wine Company Rosé Nest 2019 and Ehrenfelser Riesling 2020

Quick Review: BC’s Carter Wine Company Ehrenfelser Riesling 2020 and Rosé Nest 2019PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 27, 2023  0 Comments on Quick Review: BC’s Carter Wine Company Ehrenfelser Riesling 2020 and Rosé Nest 2019PR SAMPLE 

I have two wines from Carter Wine Company in the Okanagan to review for you.  The first is their Rosé Nest 2019, a blend.  I will check on the grape varieties used, but I am guessing red and white grapes were in the mix.  The other wine I have to review is their Ehrenfelser Riesling 2020.  In case you have…

Two Sisters Vineyards

A Welcome Visit to Ontario’s Two Sisters VineyardsPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 25, 2023  0 Comments on A Welcome Visit to Ontario’s Two Sisters VineyardsPR SAMPLE 

Two Sisters Vineyards by Niagara-on-the-Lake has an imposing, impressive wine-tasting room that also includes a restaurant and wine-making facilities.  Driving up to the winery, I felt like I was watching the primetime TV soap operas, Dynasty or Falcon Crest. Yes, I know I am dating myself.  The main Estate, which opened its doors in November 2014, was inspired by Italian…

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Are You Celebrity Wine Knowledgeable? Take the Quiz.QUIZ 

 mywinepal  September 23, 2023  0 Comments on Are You Celebrity Wine Knowledgeable? Take the Quiz.QUIZ 

Over the past few decades, the allure of winemaking has transcended the boundaries of traditional vineyards, attracting a constellation of stars from various domains. Celebrities from the world of music, culinary arts, sports, and entertainment are planting their roots in the earthy realms of viticulture. Notable singers like Sting, Madonna, and Dave Matthews have uncorked their passion for wine by…

Kew Vineyards Blanc de Noirs 2017

Get Sparkling With Ontario’s Kew Vineyards Estate WineryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 20, 2023  0 Comments on Get Sparkling With Ontario’s Kew Vineyards Estate WineryPR SAMPLE 

While researching wineries I should visit in the Niagara region, I came across Kew Vineyards Estate Winery, which is a little east of Thirty Bench Wine Makers, and specializes in sparkling wine, I had to visit. Their original 1975 plantings are among the oldest in the region.  They have a classy, Old World feel wine tasting room, and make their…

Thirty Bench Wine Makers

Enjoying Ontario’s Thirty Bench Wine Makers’ Rieslings and MorePR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 18, 2023  0 Comments on Enjoying Ontario’s Thirty Bench Wine Makers’ Rieslings and MorePR SAMPLE 

In the summer of 2017 I attended the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4c) in the Niagara region.  A celebration of Chardonnay and Ontario wines in particular (other Canadian wineries were in attendance).  After attending i4c, I visited a few wineries in the Niagara region.  One of the wineries I visited, and wines I tasted at i4c, was Thirty Bench…

Take My Port Wine QuizQUIZ 

 mywinepal  September 16, 2023  0 Comments on Take My Port Wine QuizQUIZ 

In recent history, Port wine has continued to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world with its rich and diverse offerings. While originating in Portugal, Port enjoys a global following. Its appeal extends beyond age, gender, or nationality, making it a cherished beverage among a wide range of people. Connoisseurs appreciate its complexity, often savouring it as a dessert wine or…

Wandering in the Niagara Wine Region

 mywinepal  September 13, 2023  0 Comments on Wandering in the Niagara Wine Region

You may be wondering what happened to me as i typically post 3-4 wine articles a week.  I am in the Niagara region in southern Ontario to celebrate my birthday and to visit some wineries and taste their wines.  I have copious notes on the wines and probably tasted over 60 wines covering eight different wineries.  It will take me…

Take the Sparkling Wine QuizQUIZ 

 mywinepal  September 9, 2023  0 Comments on Take the Sparkling Wine QuizQUIZ 

The history of sparkling wine is a tale that intertwines innovation, elegance, and celebration. Dating back to the late 16th century, a natural effervescence was often seen as an unpredictable and sometimes unwanted result of the winemaking process. It wasn’t until the legendary Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon refined the techniques of producing sparkling wine in the early 17th century that…

Township 7 Provenance Series Rosé 2022 and Provenance Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Keep Summer in Mind with Township 7 Provenance Series Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé 2022PR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  September 6, 2023  0 Comments on Keep Summer in Mind with Township 7 Provenance Series Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé 2022PR SAMPLE 

Yes, it is still summer, even though the calendar says September.  We can keep a summer mindset by drinking fresh crisp wines, like these two BC wines from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery.  I received their Township 7 Provenance Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022 and their Provenance Series Rosé 2022 to taste and review for you. Both wines are under screwcap…