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German white wine labels are a masterclass in precision, hierarchy, and terroir with each bottle offering a coded glimpse into sweetness, site, and style.  Germany’s white wines, especially Riesling, are among the most expressive and age-worthy in the world. But to the uninitiated, the labels can seem like a puzzle of long compound words and unfamiliar classifications. Once decoded, however,…

I have two #Chardonnay from Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery.  One wine, made in 2023 comes from their estate grapes, while their 2024 Chardonnay grapes come from WA state, with the wine made in Lillooet.  Lillooet, as well as the Okanagan, was hit hard by the 2024 winter cold snap, killing many grape vines, necessitating the purchase of grapes from…

Here are my last two Interlude wines from Township 7 Vineyards & Winery.  In case you don’t remember, Interlude, is their wines, crafted in BC, but coming from grapes outside the province, due to our cold winter snap that killed most grape vines in the Okanagan.  The first wine, their Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Interlude Pinot Noir 2024, is…

Domaine Fourrey is bringing their Chablis wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  As we all know, Chablis is from Chardonnay, and that the soil and climate play a very important part of what makes these wines special. Jean-Luc Fourrey will be in attendance at the Festival and will be at all public International Festival Tasting Room sessions, at Passport…

Champagne on ice at TWB The Wine Bar Champagne, the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine, comes exclusively from the Champagne region in northeastern France. While the bubbles may steal the spotlight, the label tells a deeper story; about origin, grapes, and craftsmanship. To decode Champagne is to appreciate its layered complexity, from vineyard to vintage. The Champagne Appellation System Champagne…

In my earlier article, I reviewed some zero percent alcohol wine products from Jackson-Triggs.  These wines were released in part due to a study which showed peoples’ preferences toward lower alcohol wine, or zero alcohol wines.  In this article, I am reviewing three lower alcohol wines that Jackson-Triggs has produced.  The wines are a non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, a Rosé, and…

Recently, I received this press release from Jackson-Triggs about Dry January, peoples’ tastes, and how Jackson-Triggs is responding to the trend.  Here is the press release followed by two dealcoholized wines I received to review for you.  I also received three low alcohol wines from Jackson-Triggs which I will write about in a separate post as I do not like…

2022 was a super vintage for the Okanagan wineries.  Hester Creek Estate Winery, as part of this epic vintage, vinified their first Super Tuscan style wine, named UNDICI.  To taste UNDICI is to taste a little bit of Italy.  UNDICI joins The Judge and Garland as part of their Origin Series wines. Together these three wines reflect the beautiful terroir…

Chinese (Lunar) New Year 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, starting on February 17, 2026 until February 5, 2027.  The Horse embodies enthusiasm, speed and fieriness, bringing a year focused on bold moves and exploration.  The Year of the Horse brings themes of freedom, action, and momentum, encouraging bold moves, new projects, travel, and social connection, fuelled by…

Alsatian wines are a vibrant expression of terroir, tradition, and typicity, where the label is a map to aromatic precision and regional pride.  Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River in northeastern France, Alsace is a region where geology and climate intersect to produce some of the world’s most expressive, aromatic white wines. The area is protected by…